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Mandolins are decendants of the lute, whilst they are tuned like a violin (G,D,A,E) but are held and strummed like a guitar. Mandolins are traditionally acoustic, but recently electric models have been around. They come in a variety of styles, including those in the link below. They make a very distictive and rather nice sound- type in mandolin on YouTube for a taster
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What is the difference between A and F-style mandolins?
The look
Where are Loar LM 500 VS mandolins made?
Loar LM-500VS mandolins are made in China. The Loar brand is known for producing affordable, quality instruments that often cater to both beginners and intermediate players. These mandolins are designed to offer vintage-inspired aesthetics and sound at a budget-friendly price.
Where can one get a collection of Mandolin Tabs?
There are various places online where one an get tabs for Mandolins. For example, websites like Mandolin Tab, Mandolin Cafe, Mando Hangout and All Tabs music all have different tabs for Mandolins.
Often in bluegrass the mandolins chords are so staccato they sound like?
drum beats.
How did Les Paul make his first guitar?
mandolins in 1894, first electric was a spanish electric which we know today as a the ES-150
How many mandolins are in an orchestra?
There are usually no mandolins in an orchestra.
When was Mandolins in the Moonlight created?
Mandolins in the Moonlight was created in 1958.
Has anyone ever heard of Corbin mandolins?
No I have not! But i have heard of a mandolin, just nip to the local music centre and ask them if they have heard of Corbin mandolins.
What is the difference between A and F-style mandolins?
The look
Is a mandolin a stringed instrument or a keyboard instrument?
Mandolins have strings.
Where can one get a collection of Mandolin Tabs?
There are various places online where one an get tabs for Mandolins. For example, websites like Mandolin Tab, Mandolin Cafe, Mando Hangout and All Tabs music all have different tabs for Mandolins.
Often in bluegrass the mandolins chords are so staccato they sound like?
drum beats.
How did Les Paul make his first guitar?
mandolins in 1894, first electric was a spanish electric which we know today as a the ES-150
When was the Kay Electric Mandolin Made?
Stromberg-Voisinet, the company that later became Kay, was offering electric mandolins via ads and catalogs as early as 1928. Most Kay electric mandolins were made from the 1940s through the 1960s, perhaps as late as the 1970s. The company made private-label instruments for department stores and music stores as well as instruments with the Kay label.
Which came first the mandolin or the tin whistle?
Mandolins evolved in the 17th and 18th centuries in the country of Italy. Tin-whistles were invented in 1843 in the country of England.
What did troubadours use to accompany their singing?
Usually lutes, mandolins or guitars, although some sang unaccompanied and interspursed their songs with music on wind instruments or violins.
Why do mandolins have pairs of strings?
Mandolins have pairs of strings, known as courses, to enhance their volume and sustain while producing a rich, full sound. This design allows the instrument to project better, especially in ensemble settings, and provides a unique tonal quality that distinguishes it from other string instruments. The paired strings are typically tuned in unison or octaves, creating a vibrant resonance that is characteristic of mandolin music.
