Clark JM Jazz Mandolin
Search
Tips & Tricks Mel Bay Mandolin Sessions
Spotlight

JM_Ad_GiJM.jpg

JM_Ad_JLSmith.jpg

JM_Ad_Clark2.jpg

Manndolins.jpg

JM_Ad_Sorensen.jpg

JM_Ad_Giroaurd.jpg

JM_Ad_MandolinCafe.jpg

Sage Wisdom

"Good improvisation communicates harmonic progression melodically. Effective melodies manipulate harmonic content through the use of guide tones and preparatory gravity notes, masterfully woven in systematic tension, release, and transparent harmonic definition."



« Gentlemen prefer blondes. Ladies, too. | Main | Works for cold beverages, too. »

June 26, 2013 | Using the picking hand to start good tone

One of our most popular series of articles on the Mandolin Sessions bimonthly webzine was on Thinking Good Tone from six years ago. We addressed some simple but powerful ways to alter the shape of your sound simply by concentrating on the picking hand. Long, robust, whole notes are a way to strip all the other distractions, and like a good home run hitter in baseball, consistently knock it out of the park.

ToneSweep.png

Check out the archive article, and be sure to spend some time on the PDF warm-up. This can dramatically alter your playing!

Read Using the picking hand to start good tone

GoodTone2.jpg

Smack!!!

Posted by Ted at June 26, 2013 5:07 AM


Bookmark and Share


QuickNav:   Home | Book | Webtracks | Tips | Store | Contact
Feeds: Tips & Tricks | What's New
© 2005-2018 JazzMando.com. All rights reserved.


Disclaimer: In the 'Information Age' of the 21st Century, any fool with a computer, a modem, and an idea can become a self-professed 'expert." This site does not come equipped with 'discernment.'



Site designed and hosted by No Hassle Design, Development, & Hosting

Tips & Tricks - Listen & LearnMel Bay Mandolin Sessions Articles- check it out!