Classical mandolin studies collection

[glissando]

Hello all,

I'm primarily a guitar player who has been picking up mandolin for the past five years or so. I enjoy bluegrass and other styles, and have mostly been playing Grisman waltzes and learned a Bach piece or two.

Now I am getting interested in other classical mandolin pieces, especially after having discovered Carlo Aonzo. I learned the piece written by his father called Ninna Nanna, and also really enjoy this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANGsFElxj8

Can anyone suggest a route to pursue in learning this music? Perhaps an audio compilation that offers an overview of the styles? I'd also love an intermediate level book to work from. Preferably tablature, although I do read music as well.

Looking forward to this adventure...

[dj coffey]

Marilynn Mair has a great method that covers what I think you're seeking. It's all standard notation. If you want tablature, I think Mike Marshall has some Bach and other classical tunes published.

https://www.amazon.com/Marilynn-Mair/e/B00J3CJ4O4

Hello all,

I'm primarily a guitar player who has been picking up mandolin for the past five years or so. I enjoy bluegrass and other styles, and have mostly been playing Grisman waltzes and learned a Bach piece or two.

Now I am getting interested in other classical mandolin pieces, especially after having discovered Carlo Aonzo. I learned the piece written by his father called Ninna Nanna, and also really enjoy this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANGsFElxj8

Can anyone suggest a route to pursue in learning this music? Perhaps an audio compilation that offers an overview of the styles? I'd also love an intermediate level book to work from. Preferably tablature, although I do read music as well.

Looking forward to this adventure...

[crisscross]

I think others will agree, that when playing classical music, it is best to forget about tablature and work on your standard notation skills. That will open up a whole new world of possibilities.
You might find some ideas here: http://www.vcmexams.co.uk/pdfdocs/Mandolin.pdf
or here: https://www.astute-music.com/store/c8/Mandolin.html

[Classicalcomp]

Hello all,

I'm primarily a guitar player who has been picking up mandolin for the past five years or so. I enjoy bluegrass and other styles, and have mostly been playing Grisman waltzes and learned a Bach piece or two.

Now I am getting interested in other classical mandolin pieces, especially after having discovered Carlo Aonzo. I learned the piece written by his father called Ninna Nanna, and also really enjoy this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ANGsFElxj8

Can anyone suggest a route to pursue in learning this music? Perhaps an audio compilation that offers an overview of the styles? I'd also love an intermediate level book to work from. Preferably tablature, although I do read music as well.

Looking forward to this adventure...

I take lessons with Caterina Lichtenberg on the Artistworks site. It’s well worth the money. She’s a great teacher and her fundamentals should get you learning quickly.

[dj coffey]

I noticed that August Watters book is also available via Amazon. August is a very skilled player.

https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Cla...F0HJCHJ70Q6SR6

If you would like to meet people of this caliber (Carlo, Marilyn, August are frequent performers/attendees), I strongly recommend attending the upcoming convention of the Classical Mandolin Society of America. It's Oct 15-29th in Milwaukee, WI.

https://classicalmandolinsociety.org...msa-convention