The Complete Mandolin Method -- Beginning Mandolin: Book & CDPaperback, 1 February 2004

Start playing mandolin now! This book introduces easy chord forms and basic strumming patterns, and covers fiddle tunes, bluegrass, and blues. Integral techniques such as alternate picking, tremolo, and slides are taught in a fun manner. Students, teachers, and self-taught players alike will enjoy this thorough, easy-to-use method.