Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin and Fiddle Tunes

Book/Online audio set. Dedicated to the traditional music from Southern Italy, this introduces the various authentic folk songs from the regions of Campagnia, Calabria, Puglia, Sicily and Sardinia. Detailed descriptions of the songs and dances, historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music. Provides an excellent foundation for this style. With preparatory technical studies, you'll learn the Italian style of tremolo, picking, and rhythms that accentuate the music. With the audio, you can play along and follow the precise nuances that distinguish the music. Standard notation, mandolin tablature, with guitar and mandolin chord accompaniment. Beginning/intermediate. 92 pp.   More Details...