New Solos for Classical Mandolin Songbook - Concert Repertoire for Practice and Performance by August Watters

By August Watters

(Mandolin). Illustrations by Alex Timmerman New Solos for Classical Mandolin is a unique collection of original solo compositions for mandolin, designed for both practice and performance. Composed in a richly-textured style, this collection also provides a systematic study of several right-hand techniques drawn from the literature of classical mandolin, as well as a framework for developing your own approach to interpretation and improvisation within classical music traditions. This book will help you to: extend the tone color and expressive range of your instrument; practice your technique by playing musical solos, instead of exercises; dig deeper into classical techniques, with a guided method for study; consider strategies to improve your music reading skills and chord/melody concept; build your repertoire of modern solo works; cultivate your own way of interpretation and improvising with classical mandolin.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1540048055
• ISBN13: 9781540048059
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.8" x 11.7"