Puerto Rican Mandolin Method: Samuel Ramos - Paperback

by Samuel Ramos (Author)

While mandolins are often associated with country, folk, and bluegrass genres, they hold a special place in the hearts of Puerto Ricans. We adore the mandolin for its unique tone and scale, perfectly suited to the lively and rich sounds of Puerto Rican music.

With Puerto Rican Mandolin Method, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Puerto Rican music on the mandolin. Authored by Samuel Ramos, this comprehensive guide takes you through the basics step by step, ensuring a solid foundation for beginners:

• Introduction to Music Theory: Understand the fundamental principles.
• Parts of a Mandolin: Get familiar with your instrument.
• Proper Playing Posture: Learn how to hold and play the mandolin correctly.

• Chords and Arpeggios: Build your chord vocabulary and arpeggio techniques.
• Dynamics and Tempo: Master the nuances of musical expression.
• Major and Minor Scales: Explore a variety of scales to enrich your playing.

Written in both English and Spanish, this method book offers bilingual instruction, making it accessible to a wider audience.

• Thorough Guide: Perfect for complete beginners and those looking to refine their skills.
• Bilingual Instructions: Written in English and Spanish.
• Step-by-Step Approach: Easy-to-follow, instructional format.
• Cultural Connection: Celebrate and connect with Puerto Rican music and heritage.

Enjoy the fulfilling journey of learning to play the mandolin with a focus on Puerto Rican music. Once you experience the heart-thumping rhythms and beautiful melodies, you won't want to stop!

Start your musical adventure with Puerto Rican Mandolin Method today and let the vibrant sounds of Puerto Rican music inspire you!

Author Biography

Samuel Ramos, born in Lajas, Puerto Rico, started playing the guitar with his father at the age of 12. At the age of 15, he discovered the cuatro and began taking lessons with Norton Torres. As a high school student, he joined the school's rondalla (an instrumental group) playing both guitar and cuatro. Samuel holds a BA in music education from Antillean Adventist University in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, with a major in classical guitar. He studied under the tutelage of Dr. Jacques Landre. In 1999, he recorded his first instrumental CD for solo guitar, Meditando en la Cruz (Meditating on the Cross), He joined the faculty of the Juan Morel Campos Performing Arts School in Ponce, as a strings instructor. He later became an assistant professor of guitar at the Inter-American University of San German, Puerto Rico. He also served as a public school music teacher for 6 years in Lajas, Puerto Rico Samuel resides in Winter Haven, Florida with his wife Brenda and two sons, and currently teaches elementary music for the Polk County School of Florida.