(Fretted). The Hal Leonard Mandolin Method Second Edition is the newly updated and revised version of the original classic method by Rich Del Grosso. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. You'll be playing mandolin in no time with the step-by-step instruction provided by this best-selling method! The book includes: tips on buying instruments, mandolin anatomy, tuning instructions, fundamentals of music reading, single-note picking, bluegrass chops, doublestops, tremolo picking, drones, a variety of songs, and much, much more! Read more

Are you ready to learn how to play mandolin? Start here! How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days is the ultimate mandolin book for absolute beginners.In this practical, step-by-step guide, mandolin player and master instructor Tristan Scroggins, who's been nominated for a GRAMMY Award and the International Bluegrass Music Association's Mandolin Player of the Year Award, teaches you the essential elements you need to know to get started as a mandolin player. And the best part? No music reading is required! Inside this book, songs, melodies, and music exercises are presented in both chord diagrams and easy-to-use mandolin tab!With this book, you can learn how to play mandolin!Mandolin is no different than any other instrument, and with steady, mindful practice, you can learn to play it in just two weeks, because How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days is written with the absolute beginner in mind!This mandolin book for beginners is jam-packed with fundamental mandolin skills and exercises!For adult beginners and kids alike, in just two weeks, you’ll learn:Complete SongsDouble StopsTremolo PickingMajor & Minor ChordsRight-Hand TechniqueLeft-Hand TechniqueEssential Strum PatternsWhat makes this beginner mandolin book different?How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days is an innovative method for learning to play the mandolin. The instructional material is not only easy to use and follow, but also cutting-edge in its approach. How to Play Mandolin in 14 Days includes rhythm tab and chord frames for all songs, melodies, and music exercises to speed up the learning process.Contact our Customer Support via our website if you have any questions about audio files or need any other assistance. We are here for your entire learning-to-play-mandolin journey!Includes tons of music notes, easy-to-play melodies, and full songs, including mandolin favorites "Angeline the Baker" and "Auld Lang Syne."Read it! Hear it! Play it!Music examples are presented in both chord diagrams and tab. This practical, step-by-step guide to beginning mandolin includes quick-and-easy access to audio tracks via download or streaming—right from troynelsonmusic.com. No signup required!About Tristan Scroggins: As the son of a National Banjo Champion, Tristan Scroggins has been surrounded by bluegrass traditions since birth. By age 26, Tristan has been nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association's Mandolin Player of the Year Award and for a GRAMMY Award for his participation in the John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project Vol. 1. Tristan has played and taught bluegrass in over a dozen countries and has performed at many prestigious venues, including the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, where he currently resides. With more than a decade of experience as a teacher and workshop instructor, Tristan has gained a reputation for his logically laid out curriculum, generous resources, and relaxed, encouraging presence. Tristan has developed a curriculum that emphasizes inspiration and practice techniques that allow students to overcome their personal musical hurdles.REMEMBER: Free access to instant streaming or audio downloads from troynelsonmusic.com is included.Thanks for the 5-star reviews!Publisher Troy Nelson has garnered 1000s of 5-star reviews for his breakthrough series Play Music in 14 Days.Get this book—and the Troy Nelson Music support system—today! Read more

(Mandolin). A fantastic collection of 50 accessible, must-know favorites for the beginner who's learned enough to start playing popular songs! This book features a combo of tab, chords, and lyrics for: Amazing Grace * Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain * Crazy * Cripple Creek * Folsom Prison Blues * Friend of the Devil * Going to California * Hallelujah * Ho Hey * I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow * I Walk the Line * I'll Fly Away * Losing My Religion * Maggie May * Mr. Bojangles * Redemption Song * Ripple * Rocky Top * Take Me Home, Country Roads * Tennessee Waltz * Wagon Wheel * Wildwood Flower * Yesterday * Your Cheatin' Heart * and many more. Read more

The Mandolin Primer Book for Beginners (Video & Audio Access) by Bert Casey will quickly transform you from an absolute beginner into a mandolinist with a full understanding of the fundamentals & techniques of playing bluegrass mandolin. This course includes scales, exciting and easy-to-play song arrangements, and playing rhythm with the mandolin "chop". This course contains over 90 minutes of HD video instruction presented in 16:9 wide-screen format using close-ups and split screens to make the movements of each hand perfectly clear. In addition, the large on-screen tablature has a moving pointer that indicates each note as it's being played. Once you have memorized a song and can play along with the video, you can start practicing with the practice tracks. This is a unique practice tool that plays full length versions of all the songs at five speeds along with an acoustic band. This is the missing link between playing the mandolin and jamming with others. This course contains all of the information you need to play the mandolin and it's right at your fingertips. - Watch & Learn, Inc. Read more

I had been looking for something that was not just another method book to help my aspiring music students to be able to add the mandolin to their skill set, but what I was looking for did not exist… so I created it.This book is broken down into eight sections:Section One briefly goes over some of the basics of music, how the mandolin is tuned, a brief explanation of tablature and standard notation.Section Two starts with really simple ‘warm-up’ type pieces designed to help an absolute beginner make sense out of the tablature. After a few of these ‘warm-ups’, you’ll find familiar tunes like Jingle Bells, Ode to Joy, and many more to help you to know you are on the right track.Section Three focuses on music from the Classical repertoire and is included to be more challenging, and to expose mandolin students to some of the great melodies left behind by the likes of J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Grieg, W.A. Mozart, and a few more.Section Four is about learning chords and how to strum and arpeggiate them. This section puts chords together into common progressions (groups of chords) that work well in many songs of many styles, including pop, rock, folk, country, blues, and jazz.Section Five is all about scales and scale fingerings, as well as exercises to develop speed and precision.Section Six contains several exercises to develop basic techniques, followed by passages from Classical music that are arranged in progressive order. Passages from W.A. Mozart, L. Mozart, Burgmüller, Haydn, Beethoven, Czerny, J.S. Bach, C.P.E. Bach, and Chopin are shown using open strings, and again in closed-position. Most of the passages also include variations.Section Seven is comprised of more music from the Classical Music repertoire, except this time the arrangements are quite a bit more complex. Two arrangements are included for each of these pieces — the first has just the single-note melody, while the second is a full chord melody arrangement that is significantly more challenging.Section Eight, the final section of the book, is for those who wish to learn to read standard notation for mandolin. It includes a “tab to notation” section, some music notation basics, a handful of scales, and 64 sight reading exercises in the keys of C, G, and F Major.While I recommend that beginning students start at the beginning of this book with the guidance of a professional instructor, experienced players — or perhaps those who already play other instruments — can start wherever they feel comfortable and get out of it what they need in order to achieve their goals. Read more

Are you looking for a comprehensive mandolin songbook filled with classic, easy-to-play tunes? 65 Mandolin Music Book is the ultimate collection for mandolin players of all skill levels, featuring a diverse selection of 65 beloved songs across various genres.Including songs:I'm Goin' Back To Old KentuckyBlue Moon Of KentuckyBrown Eyed GirlYesterdayShake It OffAll About That BassIrisThe A TeamWish You Were HereSanteriaBreakfast At Tiffany'sLosing My ReligionBest Of My LoveBlowin' In The WindI Got You BabeTake Me Home, Country RoadsCan't Find My Way HomeImagineBoth Sides NowAll Along The WatchtowerBig Yellow TaxiAuld Lang SyneI Saw The LightMack The KnifeHallelujahSweet CarolineBad Moon RisingBlackberry BlossomBlue SkiesSweet Georgia BrownLa Vie En RoseThe House Of The Rising SunAmazing GraceAlways On My MindHo HeyCopperhead RoadCrazyAquariusCan't Take My Eyes Off Of YouAfter You've GoneJoleneAin't No SunshineI Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking ForOver The RainbowCold, Cold HeartIn The Jailhouse NowO Sole MioBecauseBattle Hymn Of The RepublicBlue Suede ShoesKing Of The RoadKansas CityMr. JonesBlue Eyes Crying In The RainCeciliaAvalonBaby LoveAfternoon DelightRing Of FireBack In The High Life AgainBlue BayouBad, Bad Leroy BrownCalifornia, Here I ComeBye Bye BlackbirdCabaret Read more

Learn how fretting and picking can entertain friends!The mandolin is making a big comeback among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and country music, this fast-pickin' favorite featured heavily in traditional music from around the world is now seeing a resurgence in global pop.In Mandolin For Dummies, accomplished composer, performer, and mandolin guru Don Julin breaks down the history and fundamentals of this versatile instrument, showing how you too can fret, pick, and strum with the best in the business. Packed with photos and diagrams to help you perfect your hand positioning, you'll make your way through a plethora of mandolin-friendly musical styles and learn how to take good care of your instrument―paying it back for all the pleasure it brings to you and your friends.Buy the right mandolin for youPick up key musical stylesPlay along with downloadable exercisesRestring your instrumentWhether this is your first instrument or you're adding to your repertoire, this little number has everything you need to get the most out of your mandolin! Read more

(Music Sales America). Learn from the music of Bill Monroe, Bobby Osbourne, Jesse McReynolds, Frank Wakefield, John Duffey and others. This instruction book and collections of bluegrass mandolin music covers in detail everything from simple basics to fancy fingerwork. Songs include: Arkansas Traveller * Banks of the Ohio * Boil Em Cabbage Down * Cripple Creek * Fisher's Hornpipe * Lonesome Road Blues * Oh! Susanna * Will the Circle Be Unbroken * and more. Read more

Learn 12 MORE great Gypsy Swing/Hot Club standards (see song list below left) in the style of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and The Quintette of the Hot Club of France. Just like with the original set, you'll play along with a great Gypsy Swing Rhythm Section and learn chords, comping, and melodies, then let the band back you up as you practice chords and soloing. You play all the leads while the band backs you up. Beginners can practice basic skills while more advanced players can hone their improvisation chops, each at their own individual learning pace. You'll learn moveable closed position swing/jazz chords and practice playing them with the swing mandolin comp. We've also included information on basic chord substitution along with exercises on transposing melodies and chord progressions to different keys. These are essential skills for any swing/jazz musician. You'll also explore some basic chord melody passages! But we've added more: Gypsy Swing & Hot Club Rhythm II has downloadable bonus music, lyrics, TAB, and MP3s! Book/CD set Includes standard notation, tablature, chord diagrams, lyrics, playing tips, and more. Each song is presented on the CD at slow and regular speed. First youll hear the melody played on mandolin at a slow speed with just guitar backup, then it's repeated at regular speed with the band. The back up band is a classic Hot Club- style rhythm section with two acoustic rhythm guitars, string bass, plus a rhythm mandolin so mandolinists can hear just how the Gypsy Swing comp sounds on mandolin. On this mandolin version of Gypsy Swing & Hot Club Rhythm II for Mandolin all the leads are played on mandolin. Finally the band plays several choruses and you play all the leads. Songs may be repeated, at slow or regular speed, as many times as you wish in orde Read more

Easy-to-read tablature - no standard notationFull lyrics and chords for every songMultiple arrangements of each song in two different keys (G and C)Instructional lessons on reading tablature and playing includedGreat for beginners and more experienced pickers as wellGet ready to grab your mandolin and get busy pickin’! Author Ben “Gitty” Baker makes it easier than ever to play well-known Bluegrass and Old-Time songs on your mandolin-family instrument - whether you want to pick out the melody or strum the chords, and whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced.The songs in this book are a mix of well-known traditional favorites from the Bluegrass and Old-Time genres of music. They have been recorded many times over the years by famous musicians like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Ralph Stanley and many more. So get tuned up, grab your picks and let’s have some fun!Highlights include: · Angel Band · The Banks of the Ohio · Bile Them Cabbage Down · Buffalo Gals · Bury Me Beneath the illow · Camptown Races · Cotton Eye Joe · Crawdad Hole · Cripple Creek · Down In the River To Pray · Foggy Mountain Top · Footprints In the Snow · Going Down the Road Feeling Bad · Hard Times Come Again No More · Home On the Range · I Know You Rider · In the Pines · John Henry · Keep On the Sunny Side · Long Journey Home · Man of Constant Sorrow · The Maple On the Hill · New River Train · Nine pound Hammer · Oh, Susannah · Old Joe Clark · Roll In My Sweet Baby’s Arms · Sally Goodin · Shady Grove · Tom Dooley · Wayfaring Stranger · Wildwood Flower · Worried Man Blues ... and many more! Read more

THE BEST TRADITIONAL SEA SHANTIES AND SONGS OF THE SEADESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS ALIKEEASY-TO-READ TABLATURE - You don't need to know how to read music!PLAY THESE SONGS ON ANY MANDOLIN-FAMILY INSTRUMENT tuned GDAEHere is the latest tablature songbook from master songsmith Ben "Gitty" Baker, containing over 300 pages and including new arrangements of 52 traditional sea songs and shanties laid out just for mandolin and more!With his easy-to-follow song presentations, Ben shows you that it's not hard at all to pick these great old tunes on your mandolin, Irish tenor banjo, tenor guitar, fiddle and more! This new songbook features the author's tried-and-true arrangement presentation, which includes easy-to-read tablature as well as lyrics and chords. No standard music notation is included.He also includes written lessons (with photos and diagrams) on how to read tablature and chord forms, and how to apply that knowledge to playing the songs. Multiple arrangements of each song are included (basic melody and melody+chords), and all of the songs are presented in two different keys (C and G). So grab your mandolin and get ready to make some music!Here is a sampling of the songs included in this book: All For Me Grog, Blood Red Roses, Blow the Man Down, Bonnie Ship the Diamond, Bully In the Alley, The Coast Of High Barbary, Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate, Farewell To Nova Scotia, Go To Sea No More, Haul Away Joe, The Holy Ground, Homeward Bound, The Irish Rover, The John B. Sails, Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her, The Leaving Of Liverpool, Lowlands, Low, The Mermaid, The Morning Glory, Paddy Doyle's Boots, Paddy West, Rolling Down To Old Maui, Rolling Home, Roll the Old Chariot Along, Sally Brown, Shenandoah, South Australia, Spanish Ladies, The Wellerman, What Do We Do With A Drunken Sailor, Whiskey Is the Life Of Man Read more

Unlock Your True Mandolin Potential!Mandolin Practice Book: 144 Chromatic Exercises to Boost Speed, Dexterity, and Strength in Your Mandolin Workout! Beginner to Advanced Levels. Notes and Tabs.Are you ready to elevate your mandolin skills? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this essential Mandolin Practice Book is your go-to resource! Specifically designed for standard tuning GDAE, this book is perfect for players at all skill levels—from absolute beginners to seasoned musicians.Are you struggling with your speed while playing the mandolin?Do your fingers feel too slow or too weak when you try to play?Are you looking for effective mandolin exercises to enhance your finger dexterity?If you answered yes to any of those questions, then it's time to overcome those challenges and unlock your full potential! You deserve to feel confident and joyful while playing!Get this book now and take the first step toward becoming a mandolin superstar!Here’s what you can expect from this comprehensive mandolin music book:144 Chromatic Exercises: Covering all fingers, designed to enhance your finger agility and coordination.Improve Your Speed: Discover targeted exercises that will help you play faster and more fluidly.Boost Dexterity: Develop the independence of your fingers for more intricate playing.Strengthen Your Fingers: Build the strength you need to tackle those challenging chords and solos.Enhance Your Soloing Technique: Learn to create beautiful melodies and solos with confidence.Helpful Diagrams: Visual aids to assist with reading tablature and understanding the mandolin's fretboard.And More: Additional resources to support your learning and growth as a musician!Bonus MIDI Download: Enjoy an exclusive MIDI download for owners of the book to practice along with!This book is designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players alike. It's a must-have companion on your musical journey. Let’s unlock your unique sound together—grab your mandolin and dive in today!Your musical adventure awaits! Read more

Mandolin Chord Encyclopedia is a practical, easy-to-use chord dictionary. Chords are listed alphabetically and chromatically for quick reference. On each page, chord variations (different fingerings and positions of each chord) are arranged in a logical order---beginning at the bottom of the mandolin neck and progressing to the top of the neck. This helps facilitate locating the chords in different positions over the entire fretboard. The Chord Theory chapter makes it easy to understand intervals and how chords are constructed. A complete fingerboard chart is included, along with a listing of major and minor scales in every key. This book gives you everything you need to expand your ever-growing chord vocabulary and also helps you understand chord theory and construction. Read more

Learn 30 super-easy big-note sheet music songs for bluegrass mandolin! This big book of easy bluegrass mandolin sheet music includes extra-large music staffs and notes, letters (note names) inside all noteheads, chord charts for strumming, and easy-to-follow mandolin TAB!No complicated mandolin sheet music arrangements here! Instead, Super Easy Bluegrass Mandolin Sheet Music for Beginners is arranged with beginning mandolin players of all ages in mind. Yet, even seasoned mandolinists will find this collection of popular songs fun to play!This simple mandolin songbook is the best way to learn your favorite bluegrass tunes on the mandolin. This large print mandolin songbook with letters includes bluegrass classics such as "Nine Pound Hammer," "Black Mountain Rag," "Angeline the Baker," "Whiskey Before Breakfast," and many more!With each song, you'll get:A beginner-level big-note song arrangementExtra-large music staffsLarge print music notes with letters (note names)Chord charts for strummingStandard notation & mandolin TABDownloadable and streamable audio tracksMulti-instrumentalist and author Kirk Tatnall presents 30 easy-to-learn big-note mandolin sheet music arrangements of timeless bluegrass tunes. This is the ultimate mandolin sheet music songbook for learning your favorite bluegrass tunes—fast!The 30 Bluegrass Tunes:Amazing GraceAngeline the BakerArkansas TravelerBanks of the OhioBig SciotaBill CheathamBlack Mountain RagBlackberry BlossomCluck Old HenCotton-Eyed JoeCripple CreekEast Tennessee BluesFly Around My Pretty Little MissHome Sweet HomeIn the PinesJohn HenryKitchen GirlLittle Liza JaneLonesome Road BluesNine Pound HammerOld Joe ClarkRed-Haired BoyShady GroveSquirrel HuntersSt. Anne's ReelTemperance ReelTurkey in the StrawWhiskey Before BreakfastWildwood FlowerWill the Circle Be Unbroken?Super Easy Bluegrass Mandolin Sheet Music for Beginners includes some of the most beloved bluegrass tunes ever written!FREE: Easy access to instant audio downloads from Troy Nelson Music’s website is included—free of charge!BONUS: Includes customer support! Questions during practice? Just email us, and we'll happily help you!ABOUT KIRK TATNALL:Since he was just three years old, Milwaukee-area multi-instrumentalist Kirk Tatnall has been chasing music via his favorite vehicle: the guitar. In addition to authoring instructional books, Kirk continues to perform, compose, record, and release original music, teach guitar and bass, and lend his playing to other artists and various commercial music sessions.ABOUT TROY NELSON MUSIC: Since 2016, Troy Nelson Music has offered customers the most comprehensive and easy-to-follow lesson books and songbooks for a variety of instruments—everything from guitar and mandolin to piano, saxophone, and clarinet. With 30+ years in the music publishing industry, veteran guitarist Troy Nelson has sold hundreds of thousands of books as both an author and publisher due to the quality and effectiveness of his books and the service his company provides. Read more

If you want to play the mandolin, but don't want to play a zillion chords, this is the book for you! Includes music , tab and lyrics to 39 familiar bluegrass, old-time, folk and gospel songs, each with only TWO CHORDS. Inside this book you will find: Valuable tipsSuggestions on buying a mandolinHow to use a pickPositioning your handsSimple chordsPlaying rhythm on the mandolinHow to play simple scalesPlaying air mandolinTremolo on the mandolinVintage photographsA link to access 62 online audio tracks Read more

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. Features: * 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 Recognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over 5 million beginners to the joy of playing guitar." Read more

(Fretted). Learn to play chords on the mandolin with this comprehensive, yet easy-to-use book. The Hal Leonard Mandolin Chord Finder contains over 1,000 chord diagrams for the most important 28 chord types, including three voicings for each chord. Also includes a lesson on chord construction, and a fingerboard chart of the mandolin neck! Read more

(Mandolin). 23 Christmas songs arranged especially for mandolin, including: Away in a Manger * The First Noel * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * It Came upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * O Christmas Tree * O Holy Night * Silent Night * Up on the Housetop * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * What Child Is This? * and more. Read more

A collection of tunes arranged for solo mandolin. Included are several Celtic tunes of Ireland, Scotland and England, some originals composed by Evelyn, and some by J.S. Bach. The tunes vary in difficulty from beginner to advanced, and are adaptable for any level of player. Read more

Easy-to-read tablature - no standard notationFull lyrics and chords for every songMultiple arrangements of each song in two different keys (G and C)Instructional lessons on reading tablature and playing includedGreat for beginners and more experienced pickers as wellGet ready to grab your mandolin and get busy pickin’! Author Ben “Gitty” Baker makes it easier than ever to play beloved Christian hymns, spirituals and carols on your mandolin-family instrument - whether you want to pick out the melody or strum the chords, and whether you are a complete beginner or more experienced.The songs in this book are a mix of well-known traditional hymns, spirituals and songs, primarily from the protestant traditions, with a focus on the songs that are still sung in small, rural American churches. These hymns have been recorded many times over the years by famous musicians like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Ricky Skaggs, Ralph Stanley and many more. So get tuned up, grab your picks and let’s have some fun!Highlights include: · Amazing Grace · Are You Washed In the Blood? · Blessed Assurance · Glory To His Name · Gospel Train · In the Sweet By and By · Jesus Loves Me · Just A Closer Walk With Thee · Kum-Ba-Ya · Nearer My God To Thee · Oh When the Saints Go Marching In · The Old Rugged Cross · Old-Time Religion · Precious Memories · Rock Of Ages · Shall We Gather At the River · Softly And Tenderly · Swing Low, Sweet Chariot · This Little Light of Mine · What A Friend We Have In Jesus · When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder · Whispering Hope · Will the Circle Be Unbroken ... and many more! Read more