ISBN 9781470610654. English.
The quickest, easiest, most enjoyable method for learning to play the mandolin! 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. Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method is one of the many new additions to the Alfred's Basic family of methods, featuring clear, well-paced instruction. 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.
Book 2 features:
* New major and minor scales and keys
* Solos and duets including American, German, Irish, Italian, Mexican, and Scottish folk songs
* Power chords, double unisons, and palm muting
* Additional chords and strumming patterns
* How to transpose
* Triplets, swing rhythms, and blues soloing
* Accents and staccato (chop) articulations
* Photos and diagrams
* Songs include The Entertainer, Tarantella, Greensleeves, and many others
* Great-sounding performances on the CD. |
