Alfred’s Basic Mandolin Method 1 (Revised)

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.