The History and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments (Book) Review

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(More customer reviews)Bob's book gives a great insight into who actually researched, tested, and invented the instruments, where and how they were manufactured and sold, and who played them (blues, jazz, and Hawaiian musicians) the sound and music is terrific.What is really amazing is the craftsmanship of the old world engravers, I would love to own an original Tricone IV or Single Cone IV.This book introduced me to a new side of acoustic music I was not aware of, the readers of this book would do well to purchase Tone Poems III, Vintage Slide and Resonator Instruments played by three gifted musicians, David Grisman, Mike Auldridge, the Bob Brozman, the author of this book.

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These beautiful instruments have long been a favorite with musicians. This book is a history, source book and owner's manual for players and fans which covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors. In addition to many black and white historical photos, there is also a 32-page color section highlighting models. The book covers the company's full history, specific styles and models of all instruments, Hawaiian, blues, and jazz artists who have used Nationals, a history of their advertising, set-up and maintenance, and much more. Appendixes include serial numbers for all instruments, a company chronology and a Hawaiian Artist Discography.

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Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Dobro Review

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(More customer reviews)I play the guitar and mandolin and wanted to try the dobro.
All the music has dobro tabs and standard notation which is a great way to learn music and it will allow me to use the music I have to apply it to the dobro. The book also shows which fingers should be picking the notes to help you get good timing and speed. The cd is very useful for practice and see how the music and exercises should sound. One of the best starter books for learing the basics of music that I have seen. Great Job.

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Created for beginners with no prior musical training, this book with CD starts out by explaining the parts of the instrument, its history, how it works, and how it's tuned. It continues by teaching alternate picking, rolls, and other right-hand techniques, along with slide techniques including bar slants, palm harmonics and cascade harmonics. Lots of classic tunes in authentic Dobro styles are included as well as step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Examples are provided in both standard music notation and TAB.

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