Introduction to the Octave Mandolin DVD

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DVD Format Recorded in Stereo Format 1 Hour 45 Minutes in Length Level: Beginning to Intermediate (with segments of interest to the pro) Recently released and available now! Also, a great instructional DVD to learn to play bouzouki in the Octave Tuning: gG dD AA EE Here it is! The first production ever done for Octave Mandolin introducing and instructing the aspiring Octave Mandolin player. Instructional Video for Octave Mandolin! "Intro to the Octave Mandolin" DVD by Mickey Cochran We're proud to say, this is the first instructional DVD ever offered in the history of octave mandolin. Click Here for Online Support Materials that correspond with this DVD.

Overview This video's objective is to offer a complete overview of the octave mandolin from a basic point of view, offering set-up instructions and proper positioning for both right hand and left. With this video, you'll learn all of your basic chord positions, which cover most major keys, and all of your basic scale patterns within these same keys. Chord Positions Visual chord charts are offered directly on the video ensuring proper finger placement. Be aware, these chord positions are usually completely different than the standard mandolin. Since the Octave Mandolin has a longer scale neck, the chord inversions require a different fingering position. If you're already playing mandolin, this video will illustrate all of the major chord positions as properly laid out for ease of play on the Octave eliminating the frustration normally encountered when trying to relate the Octave to the standard mandolin. A Songbook Additionally, this video introduces both basic melodies and advanced melodies establishing a strong foundation for learning many other melodies on your own. One of the most revealing segments within this video is "New Dimensions in Octave Mandolin" which illuminates how you can approach your Octave mandolin beyond simple flatpicking. "Advanced Level Melodies" offers a complete section on reinforcing all of the playing techniques you've learned in the video as applied to challenging pieces. These pieces also demonstrate the minor key structures and how major scales can be easily adapted within the very same key structure...simply by changing how the scale begins and ends. We're proud to say, this is the first instructional video ever offered in the history of octave mandolin. We also have a the first ever book coming out on "How to Play Octave Mandolin" so stay tuned. An Extensive Exercise and Study Course This instructional video will offer you technique builders for gaining facility and speed...many of the exercises will become everyday studies that will keep your playing at its highest level for many years to come. Learn how to harmonize in thirds and sixes...which can be appled to most any melody or jam session. These exercises can become very addictive and as enjoyable as playing melodies themselves. After accomplishing these exercises, you'll find it so much easier to tackle songs you considered difficult at a prior time. ENTIRE CONTENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PART I Chapter I: Tuning Your Octave Mandolin A. Standard Tuning B. Tuning Methods C. Tuning Tools D. Choice of Strings E. Intonation Chapter II: Scales and Chords: Building Blocks of Technique A. How To Hold the Octave B. Holding the Pick Comfortably C. Proper Right-Hand Positioning D. Proper Left-Hand Positioning D. Your First Exercise Chapter III: Scales A. "C" Scale B. "G" Scale C. "D" Scale D. "A" Scale Chapter IV: Chords A. Key of C B. Key of G C. Key of D D. Key of A Chapter V: Basic Melodies A. “Old Joe Clark” B. “The Gal I Left Behind Me” C. “Eighth of January” D. “Arkansas Traveler” E. “Boil Them Cabbage Down” F. “Oh Shenandoah” Chapter VI: Advanced Melodies A. “Whiskey Before Breakfast” B. “Loch Laven Castle” Chapter VII: New Dimensions In Octave Mandolin A. “The Battle of Rivendell” B. “The Amber Hills of Moria” Part II Further Studies & Exercises Exercise 1:. Walking in Thirds Exercise 2: Walking in Thirds Descending Exercise 3:. Beyond the First Position Exercise 4:. Right-Hand Picking Exercise Exercise 5:. Developing Speed Exercise 6: Harmony in Thirds Exercise 7: Harmony in Sixes Exercise 8: Further Scalar Studies Part III Advanced Level Melodies I. Scarborough Fair Dm II. Ghost Riders Em III. Home Sweet Home Advanced Crosspicking An original mando tune: “Lincoln County Regulators” Key of Dm In Conclusion Copyright ©2001 Mickey Cochran, Inc. For further info, check out these websites: www.soundtoearth.com www.folkofthewood.com Videography: Alex Kinnan & Blake Martin Production/Design: Mickey Cochran Product Review of the "Intro to Octave Mandolin" DVD: From learning such fundamentals as "proper" hand positioning to fingerpicking improv, this video is a must for beginners right up to veteran players. Mickey's easy and relaxed style guides you through the process from tuning, holding the instrument, chord charts, to step by step tune breakdown from simple to advanced, and then into some improvisational fingerpicking. Starting with basic melodies, broken out part by part, and then advancing into more intricate tunes as well as some of his own compositions, Mickey provides a good instructional guide for anybody contemplating learning the Octave Mandolin. The rich, smoky, baritone of his Weber Yellowstone Octave Mandolin is a treat to hear as he leads you step by step into the relatively uncharted world of the Octave Mandolin. Mickey demonstrates breakdowns of early American fiddle tunes, Celtic tunes, as well as some bold journeys into his well demonstrated fingerpicking skills on the medieval-like original "Battle of Rivendell"...a must for Lord of the Ring fans! This was the missing instrument from that soundtrack! Mickey's video demonstrates the husky voice of this musical chameleon of the mandolin family. It truly is a "world" instrument that is able to adapt to any musical stylings you prefer. Let Mickey show you how. As a player who strives for greater proficiency, I wish I'd had access to such an informative resource when I was starting out. I'd be light years ahead of where I am now. Highly recommended! Submitted and Written by Master Octave Mandolinist: Russell Godfrey Russ Godfrey Mandolirium – Walter-Bodega Band http://www.mandolirium.com/ Testimonials: Date: Tue, 26 May 2008 Your Name: Donn Subject: Octave Mandolin DVD Message: Hi, I recently purchased a copy of your \"Introduction to Octave Mandolin\" DVD by Mickey Cochran. I have bought several DVDs on Bouzouki / Octave Mandolin and this is by far the best one I have come across. None of the others have discussed basics such as tuning, string types etc. which seems odd to me for introduction DVDs so it was great to see your DVD go into these details. I just have one comment about it, although Mickey does explain things slowly and clearly it would be great to include the relevant tabs for the tunes in a booklet included with the DVD as I think after seeing the examples it would be much easier to learn the tunes by using a tab guide. Anyway, just a thought. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Donn Greetings Donn, Thanks for writing ... and appreciate the positive report on the DVD. It just so happens that all of the music, including the sample songs, are completely notated in both standard notation and tablature. I'm working on loading these pieces onto our Lessons' section for supplementation to the Intro to Octave Mando DVD. Please stay tuned on our main lessons page for updates. Thanks Again! Mickey Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:00:36 -0500 I’ve started on the DVD (Intro to the Octave Mandolin).  It is great!!!  Very easy to understand and follow.  I love it!  I hope you will work on the book and next DVD in 2009! I will indeed stay in touch! Once again—Merry Christmas! Martha T. Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:58:13 EDT Hi Mickey, Thank you very much for your prompt reply...I have enjoyed your Website and your octave mandolin video very much. We all should be very thankful for your very ambitious effort. Charlie Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 22:58:15 EST Subject: Mandola Video & Octave Mandolin Video Hi Mickey, I ordered the new Mandola video about 2 weeks ago. I was told it wasn't ready to go yet, at that time, I'm just curious as to how soon I can expect to receive it. I'm not in any particular hurry, just wondering. I have enjoyed the Octave Mandolin video quite a bit. I learned some new things and had other things I have been trying confirmed. I'm glad you are doing instruction on instruments that are out of the mainstream. Happy New Year, Joe Mendel Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 12:06:41 -0500 Subject: Yeeeehaaaaaww!!! Hey Guys, Gals and Bryan in p'ticlar, I was home today fightin off my allergies an losin my side of the fight when a ray of sunshine broke into my day. The FedEx guy showed up on the doorstep with my nuevo Johnson MA-550. Wow! It is way more bang than I really expected for the buck. It only took some minor tuning up an away I went with Mickey's new octave mando video. I just about have Ol Joe Clark pegged and am lovin every minute of it. If I can quit running away with a musical improv of the Snoopy dance that is. LOL I love the sound and it is immensely playable. Hee hee Gotta go an drag the little darlin outta the case again. Bashoi spasibo, muchas gracias, thankee berry much! Bret Smith Russell's Further Suggested Octave Listening Discography: Discography for Octave Mandolin/Irish Bouzouki/Cittern Mandolirium - Unstrung Heroes Danu – Think Before You Think Bothy Band – Old Hag You Have Killed Me Tim O’Brien – The Crossing, Real Time Old Blind Dogs – Legacy, Tall Tails, New Tricks, Bred In The Bone, "Fit?" Planxty – Well Below the Valley, Cold Blow and the Rainy Night Robin Bullock – Green Fields, Lightning Field, Travellers Gerald Trimble – First Flight –(rare) – Heartland Messenger, Crosscurrents Roger Landes – Dragon Reels Kevin MacLeod – Springwell Tannahill Weavers –(many recordings) Altan – (many recordings) Ron Kavana – Home Fire, Think Like a Hero, Coming

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