With the thoroughness of a book by Mel Bay, this method presents mandolin technique and note-reading in a progressive, step-by-step fashion. Given the diverse applications of this versatile instrument, this method was carefully written to build the musicianship and technique needed to play both classical and contemporary mandolin styles. Music theory concepts and additional playing techniques are introduced as needed. Exercises and tunes are presented in all keys, many in duet format to be playe...

• A Merry Chase
• A Rhythm Review
• A Visit To The Relatives
• A Walk In The Woods
• Aloha-oe
• Andantino
• Auld Lang Syne
• Aunt Rhody
• Aura Lee
• Austrian Hymn
• Beautiful Dreamer
• Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair
• Careless Love
• Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
• Chanson Triste
• Cielito Lindo
• Colonial Waltz
• Country Gardens
• Country Life, Opus 38
• Creole Memories
• Dark Eyes
• Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
• Duet In B Major
• Duet In B Minor
• Duet In D Minor
• Esquire
• Fl...