October 9th, 2013
The letter is M for MANDOLIN
Etienne Bonneau
The Mandolin
A musical instrument in the lute family (plucked or strummed) usually with
four courses of strings tuned in perfect fifths and plucked with a plectrum.
four courses of strings tuned in perfect fifths and plucked with a plectrum.
It is the soprano member of a family that includes the mandola,
octave mandolin, mandocello and mandobass.
octave mandolin, mandocello and mandobass.
There are three common types of Mandolins. The Neapolitan mandolins
featured prominently in classical and traditional music,
the carved top mandolin common in folk music and blue grass,
and the flat top instruments, less specific to a music genre. (Wikipedia)
the carved top mandolin common in folk music and blue grass,
and the flat top instruments, less specific to a music genre. (Wikipedia)
Here is the First Movement of Vivaldi's Concerto for Mandolin
three minutes of pure enjoyment
For more M's move on over to ABC Wednesday, here, with thanks to Mrs. Nesbitt,
Roger Green and all the helpers who visit around on behalf of this meme.
For more M's move on over to ABC Wednesday, here, with thanks to Mrs. Nesbitt,
Roger Green and all the helpers who visit around on behalf of this meme.
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