Alan Bibey Bluegrass Mandolin Method A Guide To Melodic Improvisation And Soloing

2018 Mandolin Performer of the Year teaches you the mandolin in this instruction DVD. Learn how to create melodic solos. Since first hitting the scene in the early 1980's, Alan has made a name for himself as one of the most creative and technically gifted mandolinists in acoustic music. In this DVD he teaches soloing and building melodic ideas. He was an original member of the ground breaking bands; The New Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, BlueRidge and for the last eight years the band Alan Bibey & Grasstowne. Basic left and right hand technique Warmup exercises and scales Getting the bluegrass chop sound Intros and turnarounds How to build a solo for a vocal tune BlueRidge Mountain Home with kick off, fills, rhythm, and break Cincinatti Rag with optional licks and ideas Daybreak in Dixie with optional licks and ideas