DeepDish GigBook. Musical Scales. AFFECTIVE KEY CHARACTERISTICS. Affective Musical Key Characteristics The association of musical keys with specific emotional or qualitative characteristic was fairly common prior to the 20th century.
It was part of the shared cultural experience of those who made, performed and listened to music. When Mozart or Beethoven or Schubert wrote a piece in a Ab major, for example, they were well aware of this was the 'key of the grave' and knew that many in their audiences were as well. Mel Bays Mandolin Sessions& Hello and welcome to Mandolin Sessions.
I've been fascinated with all the related instruments of the mandolin family ever since I first started playing mandolin. A number of years ago I bought a mandola, and for a few years even played it more than mandolin. I find the alto voice of the mandola well suited to many styles of music and especially enjoy playing the mandola in mandolin ensembles. During the early 1900s, mandolin orchestras were all the rage, during this time various instrument companies, including Gibson, Lyon & Healy and others, manufactured instruments for these ensembles. Mandolin, mandola, mandocello and mandobass are all tuned similarly to their violin family relatives.
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BIAB Files. Mandolin Sessions. Jethro Burns Mandolin Lesson Recordings. I'm pleased to announce the availability of this previously private treasure trove of Jethro instruction.
I was contacted recently by Jim Nikora and asked if I would be willing to host these lessons. Of course I would! Here they are, with this introduction from Jim: From Jim Nikora: Over the years, I have been incredibly fortunate to study with great mentors in several fields, including music, shoe making, and business. TRINITY COLLEGE OCTAVE MANDOLIN & CASE.