(Mandolin). The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson
plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video
lessons, and real songs! Designed for self-teaching or for use with an
instructor, you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each
lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while
practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within.
Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free
online tuner and metronome! This mandolin book features video and print
lessons by world-renowned author Fred Sokolow on: mandolin fundamentals;
music reading; tuning; chords; scales & basic theory; strumming;
arpeggios; double stops; moveable chop chords; sawing & tremolo; and
chord/melody playing. You also get to strum & pluck along with 28 songs
including: Ain't Misbehavin' * Hallelujah * Hey Jude * I Am a Man of
Constant Sorrow * Knockin' on Heaven's Door * Maggie May * Rocky Top
* Stand by Me * Wayfaring Stranger * and many more.