This book sets out to teach the reader how to play the mandolin by using inspiring music from some of the great musical traditions of the world especially arranged for the instrument. Includes CD!Ideal for the complete beginner there is no need for any previous musical knowledge.Invaluable for the existing player/improver looking for fresh ideas and exciting new tunes. By working through this unique book the reader will gain a sound knowledge of the mandolin plus a large and varied repertoire of traditional music from all over the world.By drawing on the music of countries such as Venezuala Rwanda Holland Trinidad Japan andAustralia as well as the more popular traditions of Ireland and North America this book will produce a more well-rounded mandolin player - a musician who will be inspired to look further into the exciting musical traditions of the world. Rather than being an exhaustive guide to all traditional styles of the world this book is a mandolin method which uses tunes from around the world to demonstrate the various techniques required to produce a competent musician. It is the sincere hope of the author that the student will be inspired by the music contained in this book and recording to look more deeply into styles of particular interest.

This new book and CD combination features 28 beloved melodies from around the world especially arranged for the mandolin. Easy to play and beautiful to hear many of the tunes are arranged for solo mandolin in a chord melodystyle. Over 20 different countries are represented here with dance tunes lullabies national favorites and even three national anthems! Popular favorites such as ‘Hava Nagila’ ‘Greensleeves’ and ‘Waltzing Matilda’ are mixedwith lesser known but equally beautiful gems. For mandolin players of all levels.

A Method For Mandolin And Bandolim-Brazilian Choro: A Method for Mandolin focuses on teaching 'bandolim' technique for playing Choro. The combination of method book and online audio offers a great opportunity to add performance practice to theblack-and-white notes on the page. The book presented in both English and Portuguese is written for two different groups--Brazilians learning to play bandolim in the Choro tradition and non-Brazilians who play otherstyles and want to learn Choro. Paulo Sa a native Carioca who has played Choro since childhood understands Choro intuitively and brings a Brazilian perspective to the project. Marilynn Mair aclassical mandolinist who has spent much of the past four years refining her Choro technique in Rio brings an outsider's viewpoint recognizing the subtle distinctions that make Choro style unique. Together these renownedperformers and university professors have created a pathway to help you play Choro with a true Carioca accent. Music presented in standard notation. Includes access to online audio.