Alfred’s Basic Mandolin Method 1 (with CD)

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 CD.