Mandolin guitar, length 65CM

The mandolin, which originated in Italy, is known by its Italian name "mandorla," which means "almond." This name describes the shape of the instrument's body. The mandolin is roughly the size of a violin, measuring approximately 40 cm in length. Its body shape resembles a sliced pear, with the instrument's body being shaped like a pear that has been cut open.back swellingIn a semi-circular shape without a crossbar, the neck has frets, and the head slightly leans backward. The strings have four pairs of double strings, with a total of eight strings, divided into four pairs. The tuning of the four groups of strings is the same as the violin, that is, GDAE. The tuning method is the same as the violin.

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Originating in the southern Italy in the 18th century, it was initially a folk craft.artistManufacturing, although the craftsmanship is relatively rough, the tone is very beautiful and pleasing to the ear. It later spread widely and many variants of types were produced. The mandolin is a type of lute. In the early 20th century, Orville Gibson improved the design of the mandolin's body, changing the arched back from a flat back, and this type became popular in the American region. Early performers such as Robert Gardner of Mac and Bob worked hard to promote this instrument, and it was Bill Monroe who established the mandolin's pivotal role in the history of country music. In fact, the father of bluegrass music made the entire music world fall in love with the wonderful sound of the mandolin in his hands. Following Monroe's footsteps were musicians such as Jesse McReynolds from the Jim and Jesse band, Bobby Osborne from the Osborne Brothers band, as well as Texas Playboy Tiny Moore and Jethro Burns. The mandolin has expanded the scope of bluegrass music, and today's performers such as Ronie McCoury continue to carry on this tradition.ySam Bush, David Grisman, and Tim O'Brien continue to follow Monroe's playing tradition.

Introduction

A mandolin is a very cute plucked string instrument, with a sound like rolling silver bells, very clear and beautiful. Because it requires the use of a pick or plectrum.

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To play by plucking, it belongs to the melody instrument.

The mandolin's fretboard is embedded with metal strips that are absent on a violin's neck, allowing for easy identification of the scales. This means that one does not need to devote extensive practice to mastering the correct scales, making it a family instrument and a teaching instrument. Due to its simplicity in playing, the time required to learn the same piece of music is significantly less than that for the violin, allowing one to enjoy the pleasure of quick progress and learning with ease.

The mandolin's resonant sound and playing technique can leave a particularly profound impression on listeners. It is often combined with instruments like the guitar for a low-pitched ensemble, which is very popular with the public. It can also be used for solo performances. Beethoven,舒伯特Mozart and others.ComposerThere are many classical pieces for mandolin playing.

sound features

The sound of the mandolin is like a rolling silver bell, very clear and beautiful. It is ethereal, delicate, and clean. The classical flavor is strong.

Performing characteristics

Because it is played by using a pick or plectrum, it belongs to the melody instruments. The fretboard of the mandolin is embedded with metal strips that are not found on a violin, which helps to identify the scales, making it unnecessary to practice diligently to learn the correct scales. It is a family instrument and a teaching instrument. Because it is easy to play, the time required to learn the same piece of music is much less than that for the violin, allowing one to enjoy the fun of learning simply and progressing quickly. The resonant plucking technique of the mandolin can leave a particularly deep impression on the audience. It is often combined with instruments like the guitar for ensemble performances, and is popular with the public. It can also be used for solo performances.