Perfect for beginning mandolinists or guitarists who want to add the mandolin to their arsenal.  You will learn how to read music and tablature on the mandolin one string at a time.  Easy chord forms and basic strumming patterns are also introduced.  Fiddle tunes, bluegrass, and blues styles are covered, and classic tunes like 'Soldier's Joy', 'Mississippi Sawyer' and 'Greensleeves' are included.  Important techniques, such as alternate picking, tremolo and slides are taught in a friendly, fun manner.  Students, teachers and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough, easy-to-use method.

• Tons of examples to play in standard music notation and tablature
• Examples in a variety of musical styles
• Easy-to-read chord and scale fretboard diagrams
• Effective practice tips for good musical development
• Easy-to-understand explanations of music theory