Hello everyone and welcome to my blog about a musical evolution that is is very special to me. Today I want to talk about the evolution of the Mandolin, how it evolved from the Mandora and how it has impacted music since it's evolution.
Today's Mandolin is a member of the Lute family and is believed to have evolved from the Mandora sometime around the 18th century. The Mandora was a very popular instrument across Europe as it was known to be a good instrument for beginners. Because of this, people of all backgrounds were able to enjoy the sounds of the Mandora. As people traveled across Europe, they brought their instruments with them, evolving the sound and shape. And then in Italy around the 19th century, the Mandolin was born.
Below is a video of what you might have heard from a Mandora performer if you were in Europe in the 17th Century.
While it is a very pleasant instrument to hear, it feels fairly simple, and easy to follow. But it easy to be enjoyed and would pair nice with a calm atmosphere.
Next I want to show you how the Mandolin has evolved to become a vibrant and expressive instrument. Though it is small is very capable of producing strong tones and being very dynamic.
As you could hear, this Mandolin player has taken the Mandolin to new heights, hitting a wider variety of Chords as well as having a more intense Dynamic than the Mandoras of old. These two elements I believe have been impacted the most. Because of this I believe that the evolution was a step forward, greatly improving the sounds and experience of the Mandolin.
References
Georgia Pick and Bow, "The History of the Mandolin". https://www.georgiapickandbow.org/history-of-mandolin/. Accessed March 4 2024.
Encyclopedia Britannica, "Mandolin". https://www.britannica.com/art/bandurria. Accessed March 4 2024.
ArtistWorks, "A Mandolin By Any Other Name: Ancient Origins". https://my.artistworks.com/blog/mandolin-any-other-name-ancient-origins. Accessed March 4 2024.
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