Wisdom of the Wood books, DVDs, videos on Octave Mandolin, Mandola, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Dobro, Banjitar, Fiddle and Violin
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Violin/Fiddle Titles Published by Wisdom of the Wood
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Learn to play violin and fiddle in one DVD! This DVD lays down all the groundwork for becoming an accomplished, all-around violin/fiddle player. Covering the most important aspects of learning to play such as proper bowing positioning, how to properly hold the violin and the whys of learning to play fiddle through traditional violin technique. |
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Acoustic Guitar Titles Published by Wisdom of the Wood and Mel Bay Publications
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A Basic Approach to Learning to play the acoustic guitar...Lays a solid foundation for playing most any style of guitar within many different types of settings. Both Flatpicking and Fingerpicking are covered on a basic level.
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Learn all of the many facets of playing crosspicking guitar...offers both a solo approach to playing mandolin and the many ways crosspicking can fill in behind vocals and lead instruments. Many exercises and studies will build your technique in areas that's seldom explored.
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All of the basics are covered...and most importantly, the focus throughout will be establishing a foundation of proper technique...so that your progress for the many years ahead of you will not be impeded by poor technique and bad habits. How would we define flatpicking guitar? Flatpicking guitar, as a general definition, encompasses the medium of using a flatpick and an acoustic guitar. Therefore, the name itself: Flatpicking guitar...and as many who use it feel the same, is an approach to an acoustic medium as opposed to referring to anything electric. Yes, you can play an electric with a flatpick, and yes, it would still be referred to as flatpicking.
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If you're a guitarist looking for a banjo sound, while not having the time, or ambition to learn an entirely new tuning and fingerboard, consider the 6 & 12-String banjo. This instrument will give you an entirely new voicing...it will wake up your playing...this DVD demonstrates all the many possibilities achievable on the 6 & 12-string banjo.
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Mandolin Titles Published by Wisdom of the Wood and Mel Bay Publications
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A comprehensive instructional DVD covering mandy styles and approaches to the mandolin. Builds a strong foundation by introducing many exercises and studies.
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Learn all of the many facets of playing crosspicking mandolin...offers both a solo approach to playing mandolin and the many ways crosspicking can fill in behind vocals and lead instruments. Many exercises and studies will build your technique in areas that's seldom explored.
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Attention Mandolinists:
The Octave Mandolin is a powerful instrument that is just now reaching a wider audience. This instrument will allow you to play mandolinistic passages while still retaining a lower end voicing...the octave can be effectively played both as a solo instrument or within an ensemble. This DVD demonstrates the many applications available to the mandolinist looking for a lower voicing.
(This DVD works great for learning Bouzouki too!) |
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Attention Mandolinists:
The Mandola is tuned one-fifth lower than a standard mandolin. This gives this instrument its own unique voice. It offers a lower range not available to the standard mandolin...it falls between the Octave and the Mandolin and offers versatility and voicing that every mandolinist should consider for added color...recording, back-up and soloing are all greatly enhanced by the Mandola's voice.
(This DVD works great for learning Tenor Banjo too!) |
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Banjo Titles Published by Wisdom of the Wood
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Teaches many styles of playing the 5-string banjo...covers everything from Bluegrass, Rock, Jazz, Ragtime, and Classical. A great overview of where the 5-string banjo can carry you...lays a basic foundation that every beginner/intermediate player cannot do without.
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If you're a guitarist looking for a banjo sound, while not having the time, or ambition to learn an entirely new tuning and fingerboard, consider the 6 & 12-String banjo. This instrument will give you an entirely new voicing...it will wake up your playing...this DVD demonstrates all the many possibilities achievable on the 6 & 12-string banjo.
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Octave Mandolin Titles Published by Wisdom of the Wood
Works great for Bouzouki tuned to the Celtic Tuning of the Octave: gG dD AA EE
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The Octave Mandolin is a powerful instrument that is just now reaching a wider audience. This instrument will allow you to play mandolinistic passages whild still retaining a lower end voicing...the octave can be effectively played both as a solo instrument or within an ensemble. This DVD demonstrates the many applications available to the mandolinist looking for a lower voicing.
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Mandola Titles Published by Wisdom of the Wood
Works great for Tenor Banjo in standard C Tuning CC GG DD AA
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The Mandola is tuned one-fifth lower than a standard mandolin. This gives this instrument its own unique voice. It offers a lower range not available to the standard mandolin...it falls between the Octave and the Mandolin and offers a versatility and voicing that every mandolinist should have at their disposal.
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Squareneck Dobro Titles Published by Wisdom of the Wood
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Dobro Part I lays a foundation for playing many styles...rolls, exercises, studies are all introduced to the beginner/intermediate player. This DVD focuses on all facets of the Dobro, from construction to proper positioning, along with powerful technique builders.
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Dobro Part II picks up where Part I ends...this DVD focuses on more advanced techniques...arranging melodies and playing solo style Dobro are extensively covered. By accomplishing both Part I and Part II, you should be ready for most any playing situation.
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New CD Releases Published by Wisdom of the Wood
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This CD is a 12-String Guitar journey to a vast array of textural possibilities. Both fingerpicking and flatpicking mediums reveal a variety of styles and melodies...The 12-String Guitar is still largely unexplored when it comes to the medium and approach. Here's a refreshing window on the 12-String Guitar and its many intriguing textures.
Follow this wood-wise trail through the "Acoustic Forest" with the 12-String Acoustic Guitar. Listen for the many influences revealed through this fingerpicking-flatpicking journey.
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Testimonials:
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 06:59:49 -0800 (PST)
Living in Wichita KS, we have 6 or 7 music shops here, one of which is very large that supports all kinds of musical instruments, equipment, and trained lutheirs for working on them. In visiting with all of them at one time or another, and searching for mandolin instructional DVDs and books, I noticed they do not carry any of yours. After seeing the DVD that I purchased from you when I got my mandolin, they and several instructors have expressed an interest in where I got it.
They would have a few books on the Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, etc, but
none of the quality and teaching length that yours seem to have. DVDs
like the one I bought of yours are non existant. Russ
Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 22:57:48 EDT
Subject: violin arrival
Mickey,
Just wanted to say "Thank You". I finally recevied the violin, I had been waiting for it so long and then upgraded the Cremona and it believe it or not arrived on my birthday! The quality is amazing and more importantly the sound, which is so warm and full and it just carries so well. Needless to say I have a lot of practicing to do, and the advice from your staff was appreciated. I now have a wonderful instrument and I'm playing "Dixie" already, "lefty" and all. Still sounds great. Your DVD (Intro to the Violin and Fiddle) is helping me tremendously.
My next purchase will definitely be from you and will probably be an acoustic guitar. Thanks again,
G. Bruciak
Subject: Thanks
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 15:32:59 -0600
Thanks for all the DVDs! I am hoping to learn bluegrass banjo eventually, and I really enjoy watching your DVDs. Thanks for your web site, too.
Milt
Subject: Banjo and Mandolin DVDs
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 21:18:36 -0700
Mickey-Purchased your banjo and new mando DVD. WOW These are really great! I love your instructive approach. After just three weeks on the banjo I am actually able to use my pinky for something! When I saw how great the mando DVD was, I gave it to my son-in-law for Christmas. My daughter purchased a mandolin for him, thru you, and I knew he would really enjoy it. He does! So now I have to order another for myself when my Breedlove arrives.
Thanks for all you do Mickey-Jim
Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 09:17:58 -0700
Thread-Topic: Beginning Mandola DVD from Mickey Cochran
I loved that DVD. I wish you would put that on DVD, I don't want my tape to ever break. Can Mr. Corchran ever do an advanced mandola DVD. Very pleased with the product, tons of good information in there.
Robert Hutchinson
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:15:16 -0600
Subject: Re: Dobro DVD testimonial
Hi Mickey,
Thanks for the prompt reply and your insights. I really appreciate them. I just love my cherry and actually got to speak with Paul about the pickup installation.
I'm glad you've got that editing done. Now I just want to get my hands on #2. You are a very good presenter and I think Mel Bay is lucky to have you in their roster.
I put on CD a cassette tape I made of Jerry Douglas giving a workshop in 1989 at the Strawberry Festival. It was on the Hog Farm radio (the Strawberry Festival records events and broadcasts them on a low power station for festival atendees). So I got to attend the workshop with 20 or so others and record at the same time. Now that I am playin some Reso I thought I would put it on CD. I made a copy for you as well since it has that Under the Wire story on it. I knew I remembered it from somewhere. It was a nice workshop and mostly he's playin and talking about his tunes. It's not for public consumption but I thought you would enjoy a copy.
Looking forward to the next time we can get together in person.
Chuck--
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