{"product_id":"mandolin-for-dummies-9781119736646","title":"Mandolin for Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efretting and picking can entertain friends  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMandolin For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eaccomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don Julin breaks down the history and fundamentals of this versatile instrument, showing how you too can fret, pick, and strum with the best in the business. Packed with photos and diagrams to help you perfect your hand positioning, you'll make your way through a plethora of mandolin-friendly musical styles and learn how to take good care of your instrument--paying it back for all the pleasure it brings to you and your friends. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e Buy the right mandolin for you  Pick up key musical styles  Play along with downloadable exercises  Restring your instrument  \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether this is your first instrument or you're adding to your repertoire, this little number has everything you need to get the most out of your mandolin  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/27\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119736646\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.40w x 1.00d","brand":"Don Julin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38026171941045,"sku":"9781119736646","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_a9193773-7623-4fc3-b9ff-ba54b5872119.jpg?v=1609189651","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/mandolin-for-dummies-9781119736646","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}