A handy size to pop in your mandolin case (100mm x 240mm) this ideal gift book is written with the fledgling folk mandolin player in mind.

Dix Bruce is a musician writer and 'journeyman Mandolinist' with a strong belief in teaching a wide range of material from bluegrass and jazz standards to classics waltzes polkas and other ethnicmusic.This book is not meant to be a Mandolin method but a collection of fun tunes to play including; All Through The Night Sally Goodin St. James Infantry The Girl I Left Behind Me and many more. Theselections in this book are in no particular order although the easier tunes are grouped toward the front. Performance tips are given at the front of the book for each tune and all the tunes are in both standard notation andtablature.The accompanying online audio recording is set up so that you can play along with each tune at both regular and slow speeds. You can also adjust the balance control on your stereo to hear both Mandolin lead andaccompaniment just Mandolin lead or just accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.

This is a beginning Mandolin method the contents of this book present the fundamentals of playing Mandolin in a sequence making the material logical and easy to learn.The primary difference between this method and manyothers is that this book is written for seniors wanting to learn to play the Mandolin. While many would say that getting on in years is only a state of mind the fact is that some of the body parts (including the eyes) don'tfunction quite the same as they did in younger years. With this in mind the font has purposely been enlarged. Care has been taken to select repertoire familiar and appealing to a more mature audience and attention has been givento the pacing of the material. Includes access to online audio containing all songs taught in the book.

Presents scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes in an orderly and easily accessible fashion. Use this book as a reference guide or as the foundation for creating an in-depth practice routine. Includes multiple patterns for each scale a lesson on scale construction and a fingerboard chart of the mandolin neck. This edition is in A5 format (6ins x 9ins) and contains all the same scales and diagrams in a more compact and portable and gig-bag friendly book.

This book sets out to teach the reader how to play the mandolin by using inspiring music from some of the great musical traditions of the world especially arranged for the instrument. Includes CD!Ideal for the complete beginner there is no need for any previous musical knowledge.Invaluable for the existing player/improver looking for fresh ideas and exciting new tunes. By working through this unique book the reader will gain a sound knowledge of the mandolin plus a large and varied repertoire of traditional music from all over the world.By drawing on the music of countries such as Venezuala Rwanda Holland Trinidad Japan andAustralia as well as the more popular traditions of Ireland and North America this book will produce a more well-rounded mandolin player - a musician who will be inspired to look further into the exciting musical traditions of the world. Rather than being an exhaustive guide to all traditional styles of the world this book is a mandolin method which uses tunes from around the world to demonstrate the various techniques required to produce a competent musician. It is the sincere hope of the author that the student will be inspired by the music contained in this book and recording to look more deeply into styles of particular interest.

A handy and economical starter book chock-full of useful information. Teaches strumming rhythm by playing along with lyrics then teaches tablature reading for playing solos. The solos provide picking indications for up-pickingand down-picking. Contains 25 folk favorites for strumming and singing 13 songs in notation and tablature for solo picking and a mandolin chord reference chart.

Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of mandolin music with this beginner's book/CD/DVD instruction pack! Play Mandolin Today! is the ULTIMATE self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction and terrific songs. All you have to do is follow along with the tips lessons and music provided as you listen to the CD or watch the DVD. The CD includes 84 professional quality full-demo tracks. The DVD features on-screen mandolin tablature so you can play all the music examples. This complete guide to the basics covers: songs chords and melodies • alternate picking and strumming • playing tips and techniques all in standardnotation and tablature.

This methodology book designed for the intermediate to advanced mandolinist offers you as a mandolin player a new voice. Or if you're already crosspicking many new ideas can be added to your arsenal. Each song includes apreparatory study that allows you the opportunity to gain a solid footing before attempting the piece itself. These studies can be applied in other areas as backup ideas song ideas or take offs for improvisation. Stylesdiscussed are: Two-String Bluegrass Fiddle Classical and Jazz/Ragtime. Written in tablature.

Mel Bay is pleased to present a comprehensive book focused on the mandolin stylings of 'The Father of Bluegrass Music ' Bill Monroe. Author Joe Carr dissects Monroe's unique approach to the mandolin through analysis of theicon's stylistic nuances licks and repertoire. This book contains transcriptions new 'in the style of' arrangements and characteristic chord voicings and rhythm/backup patterns. In addition the author has included 32never-before-seen photos of Monroe in performance with his band The Bluegrass Boys and special guests.  Play Like a Legend: Bill Monroe Tunes and Songs for Mandolin will take the reader back to theroots of bluegrass through its iconic founder's distinctive mandolin style. Includes access to online audio.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Celtic/Irish Number of pages : 92 A fun-to-play collection of 62 favorite fiddle and Irish tunes arranged in notation and tablature for mandolin solo. Ideal music for intermediate level technical study in sight reading. The CD is in split-track format, thus allowing the mandolin student to play along with the mandolin solo, lively guitar accompaniment, or both. Due to time constraints, the CD contains only 18 songs from the book.

Media Type : Chart Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 4 An extremely handy chord reference guide, specifically for the mandolin, showing basic major and minor chords in all keys. Relative minor chord relationships are also shown. A unique additional feature of this premium chart is the inclusion of a mandolin fingerboard diagram. This diagram is appropriate not only for the beginner, but also as quick and ready reference for the more advanced player. A must for the mandolin enthusiast!

John McGann's Guide To Octave Mandolin And Bouzouki contains twenty tunes in styles from Irish to American, in a variety of tunings, melody and accompaniment, presented in standard notation and tablature, with a stereo audio download (left channel melody, right channel accompaniment). Left and right hand techniques and chord voicings are thoroughly discussed. For the first time, the Celtic style "woven texture" accompaniment, unique to the instrument, is fully notated. The book also contains melodic Irish ornamentation, blues, jazz, American fiddle tunes with variations and improvisations (all fully notated), and a chapter "Breaking Away From Block Chords" extending knowledge of the fingerboard. Audio tracks are included to download online.

Media Type : Chart Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 4 This chart provides the most used and needed scales for mandolin in easy to read fretboard diagrams. Scales include major, minor, major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, harmonic minor and dorian. Scales are shown from a 4th, 3rd and 2nd string roots. A must have for mandolin players.

Description The mandolin is used in nearly every type of music today so it is a great choice of instrument whether you like jazz, folk, classical, country, bluegrass, rock, blues, Irish or many kinds of world music. Much of this music is available only in standard notation so that is where this book starts; TAB comes later. By learning the basic information presented in this volume, you will be prepared to approach any style. This book introduces the student to the instrument, explaining basics such as tuning and how to hold the instrument. The student is introduced to notes on each string and various left- and right-hand techniques. Chords, scales and arpeggios are introduced and students begin applying their new skills to real world repertoire in a variety of keys. 64 pages with audio.

Description Todd Collins: Modes On Mandolin - Improve Your Improvisation Modes on the Mandolin: Improve Your Improvisation is a collection of exercises for the mandolin student to work through to better understand the fretboard and expand their musicality.