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Tim O'Brien Shows Us His Own Style of Mandolin It was back in Paris about seven or eight years ago that
I got my first credit on an album as a mandolin player. Well it was my
first and only credit on that instrument. One reason for this is that
I am not by any means a mandolin player. I know a few chords and that
is it. I was brought in as a guest on a compilation album of different
styles of French folk music. I was with a Breton band which again was
slightly misleading as the band was led by an Irish banjo player and
a Frenchman with a very Irish accent. Not only that but the tune we ended
up recording for that compilation was a version of the bluegrass classic
Sally Goodin.
Right hand technique is also dealt with again with some tricks to improve your playing on the road ahead, like practicing tunes using all down strokes, which is a lot more difficult than it sounds but is great exercise. Don't fret though, if you pardon the bad pun, it isn't all music theory. There are many lovely songs on here to sing and it is interesting to see just how Tim finds his style. Even as a learning piece Lay Down Your Weary Tune is haunting and Tim's song Travelers is a gorgeous arrangement. So if you have any inkling about playing either of these instruments then buy this DVD. It is easy to follow and definitely gives you a great feel for the music of Tim O'Brien and those who inspire him. I have a long way to go but even in the last few days plucking along with this I have found quite a few new things to play and I may have to invest in a bouzouki as well soon if my wife doesn't divorce me first. Keep playing the music For more on this great DVD visit Homespun at;
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