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CATEGORIES:Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre,  ...)
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SUMMARY:Mandolin Master Class with Ben Fuhrman
DESCRIPTION:
 Mandolinist Ben Fuhrman will give a master class 
 where he will go over the basics of improvisational 
 technique for the mandolin using repertoire 
 from the Appalachian, Bluegrass, and 
 Jazz catalogues. Students will gain insight 
 into the process of constructing basic solos 
 over chord patterns. Topics to be covered include:\n
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 ·	Playing 
 to fit the changes.\n
 ·	Using 
 the melody as a reference in solos.\n
 ·	The 
 importance of scales.\n
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 All pieces used will 
 be given in both standard notation and tablature 
 form.\n
 Basic knowledge of the major scales 
 in C, D, G, and their chords is recommended.\n
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 Price: free\n
 Sponsor: Administration\n
 Sponsor's Homepage: http://cms.msu.edu\n
 Contact phone: 517-355-7661\n
 Contact email: commusic@msu.edu\n
 for more info visit the web at:\n 
 http://www.cms.msu.edu\n
LOCATION:Community Music School
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