The Complete Mandolin Method: Beginning Mandolin

Start playing mandolin now! This book introduces easy chord forms and basic strumming patterns, and covers fiddle tunes, bluegrass, and blues. Integral techniques such as alternate picking, tremolo, and slides are taught in a fun, easy to learn manner. Students, teachers, and self-taught players alike will enjoy learning with this thorough, easy-to-use method.

Contents:

• About the Author
• Introduction
• Chapter 1 - Getting Started
• Chapter 2 - Reading Standard Music Notation
• Chapter 3 - Fiddle-Tune Style: The Roots of Bluegrass
• Chapter 4 - The Blues
• Chapter 5 - Bluegrass
• Chapter 6 - Rock Mandolin
• Appendix 1 - The Elements of Music
• Appendix 2 - Guide Fingers
• Appendix 3 - Chord Forms
• Appendix 4 - How to Practice