The quickest, easiest, most enjoyable method for learning to play the mandolin. Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method has been updated, revised, and improved. It features clear, well-paced instruction for beginning mandolin students. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method---the best choice for today's beginning mandolin students. Product Details Series: Alfred's Basic Mandolin Library Author: Ron Manus, L. C. Harnsberger Instrument: Mandolin Format: Book & Online Video/Audio/Software Page Count: 64 Item Number: 00-44100 ISBN 10: 1-4706-1986-5 ISBN 13: 978-1-4706-1986-2 UPC: 038081497525 Contents: How to hold your mandolin Tuning your mandolin Right- and left-hand techniques Basics of reading music Chords and strum patterns Playing tremolo and drones How to read TAB Photos and diagrams Songs include "Aura Lee," "Tom Dooley," "The Irish Washerwoman," "Over the Rainbow," and many others Great-sounding performances on the included online video and audio Features TNT 2 software
