MANDOLIN

The mandolin is a small plucked string instrument, usually tuned in fifths like the violin. It has roots in Italian folk and classical traditions and later became important in bluegrass, choro, folk, and popular music. Its repertoire includes Vivaldi’s mandolin concertos, Neapolitan songs, and rock appearances such as Led Zeppelin’s Boogie with Stu.

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MANDOLIN

Boogie with Stu: origins of Led Zeppelin's song featuring mandolin solo

Boogie with Stu is a remarkable Led Zeppelin track originally recorded for the 1971 release of their fourth album, but...
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Vivaldi's two mandolin concertos as the core of classical mandolin music

Although the mandolin in its modern design can be traced from the second half of the Baroque period, its role in... 1 comment
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Jacob do Bandolim: amateur musician who instilled mandolin fashion throughout America

Jacob Pick Bittencourt, nicknamed Jacob do Bandolim or Mandolin Jacob, was a Brazilian musician and composer working in...
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Nordic folk fiddle reshapes polished classical sound in the music of Gjermund Larsen

Gjermund Larsen is a Norwegian musician and composer who dedicated his career to the music of his native land. His work...
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Accordion for Amélie was discovered by a lucky accident

Amélie is a 2001 French romantic comedy classic directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet that depicts a contemporary yet...