Volume 1-Mel Bay's Master Anthology Of Mandolin Solos: Volume 1 is designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced mandolinist with a generous collection of challenging pieces. Contributorsinclude Alan Bibey Bud Orr Simon Mayor John McGann Jody Stecher Joe Carr Dan Gelo Matt Flinner Seth Austern Ray Valla Jethro Burns Rob Haines Ely Karasik Terry Pender Carlo Aonzo Eugene Hayth Butch Baldassari Robert Bancalari and many others. Standard notation and tablature are offered for most of the pieces (a few are notation only) along with a biographical sketch of the performer. Includes online audio making this an idealsourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. The audio contains performances of most of the pieces in the book.