Bluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds invented crosspicking on the Mandolin in the 1960s and this DVD gives you the chance to learn this complex and powerful technique from the master himself.Jesse starts at the beginning teaching the basics of mandolin crosspicking which emulates the characteristic sounds of banjo rolls. He provides a host of exercises melodic variations endings backward rolls and arrangements to some of his best known songs. Jesse also reveals the secrets of his splitter strings another McReynolds innovation that creates a rich texture and enables you to get additional harmonies on your instrument.

This video teaches the material found in the book of the same title including 22 songs to be enjoyed on the Mandolin.Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By the time you finish this book you will becomfortable playing 4/4 3/4 and 2/4 rhythm chord accompaniments in three major keys - C G and D. All chords are shown in picture diagram form. Very easy to comprehend even for the absolute beginner. Pick up your Mandolin andhave fun.

This book presents melodies lyrics and chord symbols for 22 songs to be enjoyed on the mandolin. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. By the time you finish the book you will be comfortable playing 4/4 3/4 and 2/4rhythm chord accompaniments in the three major keys - C G and D. All chords are shown in picture-diagram form. Easy to comprehend even for the absolute beginner. So pick up your mandolin and have fun! Includes access to onlineaudio containing all the songs from the book in stereo play-along format and online video that teaches the material in the book.

Mandolin Play-Along Volume 1-This volume of the Mandolin Play-Along series features 8 traditional Bluegrass tunes all expertly arranged for Mandolin in standard and TAB notation. The Mandolin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the written music listen to the online audio to hear how the mandolin should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. Standard notation and tablature are both included in the book.  Songs include: Angeline the Baker ? Billy in the Low Ground ? Blackberry Blossom ? Fisher's Hornpipe ? and more!

50 Celtic Reels A-L For Mandolin-Steve Kaufman Three Time National Flatpicking Champion does it again. This first installment of a four part series brings us Kaufman's's favorite Celtic Reels transcribed for the Mandolin (and Fiddletoo). Though the title says 'Fifty' reels there are actually quite a few more. This is a large collection of reels will build your repertoire as well as help you develop more ideas licks and runs for arranging your ownmelodies. All the songs in the book are played note for note on the accompanying audio at about - speed. Your goal is to learn the song memorise it and then race with the Champ. Includes access to online audio.

Arranged For Mandolin. This book contains the first three of J. S. Bach's solo violin Sonatas and Partitas arranged for mandolin. The goal of the material is to make learning these challenging pieces easier. Mandolin tablature is included throughout the book. Mandolinists who have little or no experience reading standard notation will find this to be an essential learning tool. For good reason, there has been widespread interest in learning these pieces in the mandolin community. The pieces were originally written for violin. As a result, Bach's use of string crossing patterns and open-string pedals work brilliantly on the mandolin. Also, as solo works they are a useful addition to anyone's performingrepertoire. Lastly, even if never performed, learning all or some of these is wonderful for building mandolin technique. Violinists often say that if you can play the Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas you can play anything-the same is certainly true for mandolinists. This book contains the first three of J. S. Bach 's solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas arranged for Mandolin. The goal of the material is to make learning these challenging pieces easier. Mandolin tablature isincluded throughout the book. Mandolinists who have little or no experience reading standard notation will find this to be an essential learning tool. For good reason, there has been widespread interest in learning thesepieces in the Mandolin community. The pieces were originally written for Violin. As a result, Bach 's use of string crossing patterns and open-string pedals work brilliantly on the Mandolin. Also, as solo works theyare a useful addition to anyone's performing repertoire. Lastly, even if never performed, learning all or some of these is wonderful for building Mandolin technique. Violinists often say that if you can play the Bach SoloSonatas and Partitas you can play anything-the same is certainly true for Mandolinists./ Recueil / Mandoline

Medieval Mandolin Voume 2 by Allan Alexander.These medieval pieces sound great on the mandolin. They also lay right under the fingers. There is both notation and TAB and no page turns for any of the pieces in this book. The reason? This book is made for musicians by musicians. You can get the book with a CD and the guitar and mandolin are separate tracks. You can turn the mandolin totally off and play with the cd. There is no 'Tick Tick' before the pieces instead there are two measures of intro with the guitar so you can sit and listen to the CD and become familiar with the pieces without it sounding like a learning CD. There are chords with the music and at the end of thebook there are examples of what the guitar is doing for many of the tunes in both tablature and notation. These tunes sound terrific and are a great addition to any repertoire. You can use them for any kind of gig or you can try doing some medieval fairs medieval feasts or medieval weddings. The bowl back mandolin looks so much like the lute most people would never know the difference. Often when I play the lute they ask me if it's a mandolin. I play lute guitar and more recently mandolin. I know the music. These pieces are particulary suited for the sound of the mandolin. I love playing them. The book is beautiful and scored professionally. The paper is heavy stock. The titles may not make a lot of sense but these are great pieces. Many have variations to make them longer.

The best way to learn an instrument is to play it as often as you can with other musicians. Trading songs and interacting with other instrumentalists and singers will foster learning at a faster pace and promote development ofan ensemble sound. This play-along series encourages this kind of fun collaborative approach to learning an instrument. Aspiring Mandolinists can practice chords and rhythm singing and lyrics melodies solos licksand backup playing along with a real band! The online audio includes Dix Bruce on the Guitar Mandolin and Vocals Bill Evans on the Banjo and Vocals Julie Cline on Vocals and Cindy Browne onthe string Bass. The recorded songs are performed with introductions (kickoffs) Vocals and solos-just how they would be at jam sessions and performances. Solo sections in the recordings allow you to play chords and solos from thebook. Create your own improvised solos or sing the lyrics while the band provides accompaniment. The book includes fifteen of the most popular bluegrass old-time and gospel songs recorded at slow and regular temposfor players of any skill level. Includes Mandolin tablature chords solos backup parts and more. Great for beginning to intermediate players. We'll jam ALL night long!

Includes a Mandolin Method Book/CD Chord and Scale Finder DVD and Case-This pack includes everything you need to play the mandolin today! The high-quality mandolin is ready to pull out and play. It is finely constructed with quality tuners and a level playing bridge making it an ideal instrument to learn on. The pack also contains a padded case and a comprehensive easy-to-use beginner's book/CD that features many songs to play while you learn. The book includes information on tuning reading music melody playing strumming and scales and the CD is comprised of demonstration and play-along tracks. The pack also includes scale and chord books along with a DVD featuring on-screen musical examples¦and demonstrations to really hammer homeeverything you're learning in the book. Whether you're teaching yourself or a classroom¦of students this pack will get the job done! ¦ ¦ This pack includes everything you need to play the mandolin today! The high-quality mandolin is ready to pull out and play. It is finely constructed with quality tuners and a level playing bridge making it an ideal instrument to learn on. The pack also contains a padded case and a comprehensive easy-to-use beginner's book/CD that features many songs to play while you learn. The book includes information on tuning reading music melody playing strumming and scales and the CD is comprised of demonstration and play-along tracks. The pack also includes scale and chord books along with a DVD featuring on-screen musical examples¦and demonstrations to really hammerhomeeverything you're learning in the book. Whether you're teaching yourself or a classroom¦of students this pack will get the job done! ¦ ¦

Mandolin Play-Along Volume 4-The Mandolin Play-Along Volume 4: J.S. Bach songbook and tutor will help you play your favourite Bach songs quickly and easily. Just follow the written music listen to the online audio to hear how the Mandolin should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. Standard notation and tablature are both included in the book.

The First Jam series was created to give children and beginners of all ages a book of simple common tunes to learn. These are standard ???Jam??? tunes in the Bluegrass/Old Time music styles. All the books in this series are writtenin the same keys; they can all be played together without any problems. So get your friends or family who play guitar mandolin banjo ukulele dulcimer or Dobro together grab these books and start jamming. Improvisation Another idea behind writing the First Jam series was to provide a number of tunes that were easy to learn but that are also a great to begin working on improvising. Each books offer the melody for that particular instrument aswell as back-up chords for another instrument to accompany you. Each song is represented in Tab notation and chord symbols. The accompanying CD has two tracks for each song. The first playing the song with the melody line thesecond track offers just the backup so you can play the melody over it or even improvise. Tunes include: Cripple Creek Old Joe Clark Will the Circle Be Unbroken and many more.

Play Today! is the ultimate self-teaching method - designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and a professional-quality CD with 86 full-demo tracks. This mandolin method can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD. This complete guide to the basics covers: songs chords and melodies; alternate picking and strumming; and playing tips and techniques all in standard notation and tablature. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of mandolin music with over 80 great songsand examples in this book!