I'm sure the sound in the bow back is much fuller than than flat backed. I'm currently just making stuff up, but not sure how to categorize it.... Don't know NE folk but appreciate most folk music over been e spoked to. Kirtan and ME music also is intriguing. Any tips on getting music to learn, as in where do I start? I've been playing only a week but already am getting more comfortable with it.
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If you don't read music, the best thing to do is to find songs you like, and then try to learn to play them by ear. If this is your first instrument, this will be challenging.
A better option would be to google for tutorials. There are lots of videos that will walk you through how to play a song note by note. They also usually integrate general advice about how to best handle the instrument.
If there are other musicians in your life, play with them as much as you can! They will help you in tons of ways, even if you are just fumbling along. Of course, you could also find a teacher, if that interests you. A teacher would make sure that you aren't developing any hard to undo bad habits.
You can also look up mandolin tabs. Tabs is a VERY simple notation system that does not require you to learn to read music. (sorry if you already know about tabs, can't tell what you do and don't know)
Last option would be to find sheet music for songs that you like and learn to play it.
If you don't know music theory already, you will eventually want to develop some knowledge. There is great debate on how soon that should happen. Some people never learn any theory, but I find it quite important. Its part of knowing how to speak the language of music. But some people just play so intuitively that they don't need it.
But most of all, play with joy for whatever sound you are making, and share music with others. I had a violin teacher once that would always remind me that we were always playing for Krishna. That is what it is for :D Listening to lots of music brings lots of inspiration too, though of course you know that :D
Ask me any questions as they come up! I monitor my replies, so that is a great way to get my attention, at least right now!
Oh one other thing! Instead of blasting into songs, you can also look for exercises and drills. Or you could start memorizing chords. So many orientations... Some of this may vary by the type of music you want to play too.
Wow such good info. I grew up with music and have a grasp on theory even if rusty. I would like to touch up for
Sure though. I looked up tabs and chords that fit into
Certain keys. Practicing certain scales to train my Fingers and generally having fun with it. So far so good.
I might hit you up for artist/folks songs as I progress. Thanks
For all the help.