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Recommended Tablature Books & Courses for MANDOLIN

Mandolin Books and CDs for Instruction - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced

The Ultimate Mandolin Songbook
By Janet Davis

The latest from Janet Davis! This book contains 26 songs in multiple versions, varying in difficulty
with alternate picking styles, tunings, and more. Two CDs, both standard notation and tab.

B-699913bcd - Your Price: $24.95

Bluegrass Jamming On Mandolin

Packed with over 200 vintage photos, this book teaches 31 Bluegrass standard tunes and
essential "jamming" knowledge including soloing, harmony, and "painless" theory. With CD.

More info...

B-NGB207 Bluegrass Jamming On Mandolin List: $22.95 Special: $19.95

Designing Mandolin Solos for Bluegrass
by Paul Kramer

Paul analyzes and teaches 15 songs, breaking down the solos into parts.
Tab included. Two hour CD.

B-WR-369M List: $29.95 Special: $24.97

Roots & Blues Mandolin Book & CD
by Steve James

Learn the essentials of the blues style for mandolin. Contains technique lessons and 13 classic songs. Great for guitarists who are doubling on mandolin.

B-696443bcd List: $19.99 - Special: $17.85

The Mandolin Song Book and CD
by Bradley Laird

This book has a collection of 27 popular mandolin songs, from fiddle tunes to Celtic and classic American standards. The CD has slow and medium-tempos also, played with rhythm guitar accompaniment.

B-BA-MSB List: $14.95 - Special: $13.50

Easy Gospel Mandolin Solos

Each of these books contains 10 easy gospel mandolin solos to help develop solo designing skills. Verse/chorus, normal speed then 1/2 speed, tablature, with lyrics for all songs. The books include mandolin chord charts, fingering exercises, arpeggios, and much more!

Four different volumes available! Either one for $15.45

More info...

Beatles for Mandolin Book by Bobby Westfall

Arranged for mandolin, these 25 Beatles favorites have chords,
tab, and lyrics ready for picking and singing.

More info...

B-701223 - List Price: $12.99
Special: $10.65

My First Mandolin Picking Songs Book and CD
by Steve Kaufman

A fun and easy method to note-reading. This book teaches 18 songs
and teaches notes, chords, and techniques from the very start. Ages four and up!

More info...

B-20795bcd - List Price: $15.99
Special: $13.55

Mandolin For Seniors Book and CD
by Joe Carr

Beginning mandolin method with favorite tunes for the mature player,
and enlarged font. A great starter book.

B-21670bcd - List Price: $14.99
Special: $12.55

Mandolin Picker's Guide to Bluegrass Improvisation Book and CD Set

A series of exercises presented in both tablature and standard notation to cover a wide
range of improvisational tools for the mandolin player. 200 pages, CD in MP3 format.

More info...

B-22086bcd - List Price: $24.99
Special: $21.55

Fiddle Tunes Made Easy for Bluegrass Mandolin Book and CD
by Eddie Collins

For those having trouble learning tunes that seem so easy for fiddle and mandolin players.

B-EC-FTMbcd - Special: $14.95

Roland White's Approach to Bluegrass Mandolin

For beginners and Intermediate Players
30 tunes in tablature, plus 2 CD's.

Contents: Relaxing, Holding the Mandolin, The Pick, Picking, Tuning, Fretting, Pick Direction, Practicing, Mandolin Setup, Strings, Caring for Your Mandolin, Reading Tablature, Chords, Playing Rhythm, Tremolo, Chord Reference, Coordination / Warm-up Exercises, A Note on Listening, Selected Roland White Discography, 18 photos

Songs and Tunes: Bile 'Em Cabbage Down, Cabin Home on the Hill, Cripple Creek, Soldier's Joy, Liberty, St. Anne's Reel, Clinch Mountain Backstep, Mississippi Sawyer, Sugarfoot Rag, Salty Dog Blues, Salt Creek, Old Joe Clark, Ragtime Annie, Golden Slippers, Blue Grass Stomp, New Five Cents, Spinning Wheel, Road to Columbus, Gold Rush, Wheel Hoss, John Henry, Blackberry Blossom, East Tennessee Blues, Pike County Breakdown, Wildwood Flower, Blue Moon of Kentucky, Amazing Grace in G, Amazing Grace in E, Kentucky Waltz, Lonesome Road Blues, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Jerusalem Ridge
B-RW001 Roland White's Approach to Bluegrass Mandolin List: $29.95 $26.45

MANDOLIN PRIMER
by Bert Casey

A good book for beginning bluegrass mandolin, step by step.
Includesbasic instruction, chords, picking techniques & songs.

B-BA-MP BOOK/CD: $14.95

NEW DVD for Beginning Mandolin: Only $12.50
Introduction to Mandolin for Beginners by Bert Casey

(Watch & Learn Series)
60 minutes of instruction on how to play mandolin right from the beginning.
D-BA-MPD Introduction to Mandolin for Beginners DVD List: $14.95
Special: $12.50

Children's Mandolin Chord Book

Finally! A chord book written for the young beginner or even beginners of any age)
showing a creative and simple way to learn and play mandolin chords.

More Info...

B-21500 - Special: $5.95
HOW TO PLAY MANDOLIN
by Jack Tottle

Very basic for the beginner; left hand technique, runs, chords, 14 tunes.

B-AM35163 BOOK: List: $12.95 $11.25

BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN
By Jack Tottle

A classic that every mandolin player must have! Beg-adv. level. Very thorough with excellent arrangements
demonstrating each style. Covers all basics; sections on style of Monroe, Osborne, Wakefield, McReynolds,
Duffy etc., in detail, with songs in notation and tab. All mandolin players should own this book.

List: $29.99 B-OK62935 BOOK: $23.97

You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin
Mel Bay

For the beginner. Taught by some of the world's finest teachers and players. You Can Teach Yourself® Mandolin shows you all you need to know to get started with this engaging instrument. Subjects addressed include: elementary note and music reading, tuning the mandolin, scales, keys and transposition, beginning music theory, nineteen easy songs, all common mandolin chords and strums, basic pick technique, tremolo, and double stops, a handy scale, chord, and transposition chart, and a "Sources" section for further listening and study.

The 19 easy songs are: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, Hush Little Baby, Streets of Laredo, Kumbaya, John B. Sails, I Ride an Old Paint, Careless Love, Sportin' Life, Fair and Tender Ladies (2 versions), The Cuckoo, The Cruel War, Nine Pound Hammer, Take a Drink on Me, Stringin', The No-Name Rag, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Sally Goodin, and All Through the Night.
B-94331bcd BOOK/CD: $19.95       D-94331bd BOOK/DVD: $19.95
DVD-94331 DVD: $14.95     C-94331SET Book/CD/DVD Set $24.95

Sam Bush Teaches Mandolin Repertoire and Technique

Solos, licks and variations to eight great tunes: Cotton Patch Rag, Tom & Jerry, Banjalin,
Wicked Path of Sin, Norman and Nancy, Leather Britches, Lime Rock, Diadem, & Russian Rag.

INCLUDES 40-PAGE MUSIC & TAB BOOK LEVEL 4

B-695339 List: $19.95 BOOK/CD: Special $17.49

DELUXE BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN METHOD
By Ray Valla

Instructions & exercises for the beginner plus arrangements in tab and notation for many popular bluegrass & fiddle tunes, etc. Includes: Cripple Creek, Liberty, Flop-Eared Mule,Blackberry Blossom, Old Joe Clark, Sailor's Hornpipe, etc. Exercises, Chord Charts. Beginning-intermediate level.
B-93340bcd Book/CD: $17.45

Bluegrass Mandolin for the Complete Ignoramus Book/CD

A simple approach to playing melody on the mandolin, which leads to improvising quickly - this book will get you started in a hurry. Wayne Erbsen's 26th book!

B-NGB107 Bluegrass Mandolin for the Complete Ignoramus Book/CD
List $19.95 Our Price $17.95

Butch Baldassari's "Appalachian Mandolin" Book and CD

Fourteen traditional songs and dances as played by the great
Butch Baldassari and dulcimer master David Schnaufer. CD and tab included.

B-642082bcd - List: $19.95 - Special: $17.45
Mandolin Hymns Book and CD by Butch Baldassari

As performed by the late great Butch Baldassari, this is a
collection of 15 traditional hymns with CD, music and tab.

B-642081bcd - List: $19.95 - Special: $17.45

Celtic Music For Mandolin Book/CD

These 46 pieces span four centuries of Celtic traditional music.
In standard notation and tab, along with chord symbols for group performance.

B-ADG046 Celtic Music For Mandolin Book/CD
List Price: $24.95 Special $24.95

Mandolin Solos for Banjo Instrumentals BOOK/CD

Learn 10 hot solos for standard banjo instrumentals -- designed to help develop personal solo skills.

B-8034bcd Mandolin Solos for Banjo Instrumentals BOOK/CD
Special $16.95

Mandolin Scales Chart

Shows the most used and needed scales -- a must-have for mandolin players.

B-21774 Mandolin Scales Chart Your Price: $4.95

Getting Into Jazz Mandolin BOOK/CD

Broaden your mandolin horizons with a working knowledge of jazz fundamentals!

B-20835bcd Getting Into Jazz Mandolin BOOK/CD
List $19.95 Our Price $16.45

Bluegrass Mandolin Solos that Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know VOL 2 - Book/6 CDs

Twenty more "parking lot" songs for mandolin pickers from Steve Kaufman. CD includes backing tracks.

B-641964bcd Bluegrass Mandolin Solos that Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know VOL 2 - Book/6 CDs
List 69.95 Our Price $59.95

Mandolin Christmas Songbook

This book contains 28 familiar Christmas tunes arranged for mandolin,
with accompaniment chords/strum patterns for guitar and mandolin.

B-21013 Mandolin Christmas Songbook Special $7.95

Best of Bluegrass Book/CD

Ten must-know songs arranged note-for-note for fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, reso,
and bass. CD contains original recordings by Jimmy Martin with Ricky Skaggs,
Mac Wiseman, Merle Travis, Jim & Jesse, and others. In tab, notation, and chords.

B-690636bcd Best of Bluegrass Book/CD
List $24.95 Our Price $21.45

New Classics for Bluegrass Mandolin Tab Book

By Butch Baldassari. Contains notation and tablature to the mandolin parts on this truly "classic" recording.

B-98097 New Classics for Bluegrass Mandolin Tab Book $9.95

Folk & Country Waltzes for Mandolin BOOK/CD

Over 50 well-known waltzes, fully notated and tabbed, including a CD with a backing band.

B-ADG076 Folk & Country Waltzes for Mandolin BOOK/CD
Your Price: $21.95

Complete Mandolin Method Book/DVD Set

A classic book by Mel Bay himself -- now with DVD included!

D-93221bd Complete Mandolin Method Book/DVD Set
List $19.95 Our Price $17.95

Kaufman's Favorite 50 Celtic Jigs and Waltzes for Mandolin BOOK/CD

Steve's favorite Jigs and Waltzes transcribed for mandolin (tab), and fiddle (notation) too.

B-20710bcd Kaufman's Favorite 50 Celtic Jigs and Waltzes for Mandolin BOOK/CD
List $22.95 Our Price $18.95

Christmas BOOK and CD for Mandolin
Roland White's Mandolin Christmas
by Roland White and Diane Bouska

10 Christmas Classics for Mandolin for all skill levels, in notation and in tablature. The full lyrics and chord diagrams for mandolin and guitar are also included. The first section of the book includes the full standard arrangment for each song in tab and notation, including the chord diagrams and the lyrics. The next section includes a songbook with simple tabs. This section has the back-up chords over the lyrics, and then a simple arrangement using two note chords (double stops). All arrangements are great! The CD includes play-along rhythm tracks and instructional tracks. Fun to play arrangements for all levels.
B-RW002 Roland White's Mandolin Christmas Book/CD: $19.95

A Smokey Mountain Christmas for Mandolin
by Steve Kaufman

Book and CD. The companion CD is designed as a listening recording first and an instructional tool second. All 24 songs are played through at least three times.

B-95474bcd A Smokey Mountain Christmas for Mandolin
Your Price: $22.95

Spiral-bound for easy reading -- over 1,100 chord forms!
First Lessons Mandolin Book/CD/DVD

First Lessons is an ultra-easy instruction manual for beginners.
It can be used by those with no previous experience with the instrument.

More Info...

B-99945set - Mandolin Book/CD/DVD
List Price: $14.95 Special: $13.45

Ragtime for Fiddle & Mandolin BOOK/CD

If you are an old-time fiddler (or any fiddler!), this book is for you!

B-RR-RAG Ragtime for Fiddle & Mandolin BOOK/CD
List $35.00 Our Price $29.95

150 Hot Tunes for Fiddle & Mandolin BOOK/CD

Contains 150 American, International and Classical tunes.

Transcribed from recorded sources and arranged for Fiddle and Mandolin with accompanying guitar chords.

B-RR-150 150 Hot Tunes for Fiddle & Mandolin BOOK/CD
List $35.00 Our Price $29.95

Parking Lot Picker's Songbook: Mandolin

A collection of over 225 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards; Melodies are presented with standard notation and tablature along with lyrics and chords.

B-96865bcd Parking Lot Pickers Songbook: Mandolin Edition BOOK/CD
List $29.95 Our Price $25.95

Basics of Bluegrass Mandolin BOOK 2 CDs Eddie Collins

Basics of Bluegrass Mandolin.and a Whole Lot More!

Following the successful format of his book, Basics of Bluegrass Banjo, Eddie delivers the meat and potatoes of bluegrass mandolin way beyond just learning another fiddle tune.

B-001219bcd ASAP Bluegrass Mandolin BOOK/2 CDs
List $24.95 Our Price $22.45

All Star Bluegrass Jam-Along for Mandolin BOOK/CD

These fabulous collections for players of all levels feature 21 must-know bluegrss songs & instrumentals,
created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. The artist plays a basic solo that states
the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous improvisation, and each solo is transcribed in detail.

B-641945 All Star Bluegrass Jam-Along for Mandolin BOOK/CD
List $19.95 Our Price $17.95

Mandolin Crosspicking Technique
by Mickey Cochran

A step-by-step guide to adding crosspicking to your mandolin repertoire. Great for opening up solo performance capabilities.

B-96613 Mandolin Crosspicking Technique List $15.95
Our Price $13.95

Classic Bluegrass Solos for Mandolin
by Todd Collins

Transcriptions of 22 Bill Monroe solos, complete with all the fixin's!

B-20551 Classic Bluegrass Solos for Mandolin
List $17.95 Our Price $15.25

Steve Kaufman's Favorite 50 Mandolin, Tunes N-S
Book and CD

This great teacher starts another great series of songs to learn and enjoy.

More Info...

B-20892bcd - List $19.99 Special: $17.95

Mandolin Handbook
by Brad Laird

Finally a great owner's manual for mandolin players!

B-MHB Mandolin Handbook by Brad Laird $21.95

Steve Kaufman's Favorite 50 Mandolin Tunes, G-M
Book and CD

Volume Two in this song-by-song mandolin workout by Steve Kaufman.

B-20891bcd Steve Kaufman's Favorite 50 Mandolin Tunes, G-M
List 19.95Our Price $17.95

Steve Kaufman's Favorite 50 Mandolin, Tunes A-F
Book and CD

This great teacher starts another great series of songs to learn and enjoy.

B-20890bcd Steve Kaufman's Favorite 50 Mandolin Tunes, A-F
List $19.99 Our Price $17.95

30 FIDDLE TUNES FOR MANDOLIN
TAUGHT BY BUTCH BALDASSARI - BOOK/CD

These 30 classic fiddle tunes will add depth to any player's repertoire and technical proficiency.

B-641392bcd 30 Fiddle Tunes for the Mandolin Book/CD
List $29.95 Our Price $24.95

Mandolin Chords

Correct left hand positions are pictured for each chord, as is
proper right hand picking position. Now includes a DVD!

B-93257bd Mel Bay's Mandolin Chords Book/DVD
List $12.95 Our Price $11.45

Mandolin Master Class

Practice techniques, improvisation ideas and theory.
For mandolinists looking to get to the next level.

Intermediate Book with 66 pages plus a CD

B-MMCBCD Mandolin Master Class
List: $25.00 Special $24.95

Mandolin Training Camp

Plenty of exercises for speed and accuracy. Highly recommended.

Intermediate/Advanced Book/CD
B-MTCbcd Mandolin Training Camp List: $25.00 Special $22.95

Gig Bag Book of Mandolin Chords

A complete guide to mandolin chords, arranged by key.
Each chord is shown in at least one chord shape, with up to six chord shapes for the most popular chords.
Covers many of the more complex extended chords as well as the basics

B-AM979022 Gig Bag Book of Mandolin Chords List 12.95 Our Price $12.15

Blazing Mandolin Solos for One Player or More BOOK/CD
by Steve Kaufman

Contains both melody and harmony parts for the mandolin. In notation and tablature!

More Info Here...

B-20866bcd - Mandolin Solos List Price: $17.95  Special: $16.15

A Mandolin Player's Guide To Jamming Series BOOK/CD
by Carl Yaffey

If you can play a few tunes on your instrument but haven't played much with others (or at all), this
book will show you what you need to know to sit in on a hot jam session. Geared toward beginner
and intermediate players.

B-20818bcd - A Mandolin Player's Guide to Jamming
List Price: $14.95  Special: $12.75

50 Tunes for Mandolin - BOOK/3 CDs

The melodies in this book range from simple to advanced.
Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody.
50 Tunes Volume 1 for Mandolin is designed for "flatpicking" on the mandolin.
3 CDs enclosed. Written in tablature.

More info...

B-99942bcd - 50 Mandolin Tunes List: $29.95  Special: $26.95
The Mandolin Fakebook
by David Brody

The ultimate sourcebook for the traditional mandolin player.
Over 250 tunes from all the major traditional instrumental styles.
Extensive discography. In tablature. 190 pages.

B-OK64352 The Mandolin Fakebook
Reg: $24.95 Special: $22.45

How to Play the Mandolin
by Larry McCabe

Note Reading

Tablature

Scales

Helpful Diagrams

Favorite Traditional Tunes in the poplular style

B-TS257BCD How to Play the Mandolin Book with CD $13.95

Great Mandolin Picking Tunes

A new collection of 30 great tunes from a variety of fiddle traditions. Each tune
has been specially arranged for mandolin and is presented in both standards
notation and tablature. The accompanying CD features all 30 tunes.

B-20553bcd - Great Mandolin Picking Tune
List Price: $14.95 Special $13.45

Developing Melodic Variations on Fiddle Tunes Mandolin Edition

The books presents standard fiddle tunes in basic form, then shows you how, on a
phrase-by-phrase basis, the tune can become vehicles for your own improvisations.
It is designed to open the door to creating spontaneous variations, or improvisations,
based on the melodic structure unique to each tune. Intermediate Level

B-98557BCD Developing Melodic Variations on Fiddle Tunes Mandolin Edition
List: $24.95 Special $22.45

The Encyclopedia of Mandolin Chords
by Bob Grant

Over 1,000 standard chord forms presented in easy-to-read diagrams: here is the clearest, most useful chord book for the mandolin ever published. Several forms are shown for each type of chord, and each form has its own easy-to-read diagram. What's more, the chords are grouped logically, making it easy to find the ones you need to play any song. You will find the usual AND the unusual chords! 99 pages.

B-AM979033 The Encyclopedia of Mandolin Chords
List: $19.95 Special $15.95

BUTCH BALDASSARI'S MANDOLIN TUNES FOR PRACTICE AND REPERTOIRE
Two CDs and 45-Page Book in tablature

One of Nashville's finest players has put together a sampling of 25 of his favorite tunes for mandolin. These terrific pieces will help build a rich repertoire of dance tunes, Celtic melodies, waltzes, airs and even a blues tune. They have been specifically designed to develop technique and skill level on the instrument, as well as to provide a b set list of songs.

Includes: Big John McNeill " Big Sciota " Black Mountain Aire " Cheep Mountain " Childgrove " Denver Belle " Evening Prayer Blues " Forked Deer " Kelsterne Gardens " Kitchen Girl " Last Night's Fun " Little Jackie Wilson " Old French " Pretty Little Indian " Rachel " Smith's Reel " Star of the County Down " Swinging on a Gate " and more.

B-641612 BUTCH BALDASSARI'S MANDOLIN TUNES BOOK and TWO CDs LEVEL 3:
Reg: $29.95 Special: $24.95

Mel Bay's Mandolin Wall Chart

Contains not only the notes of the fretboard, but also many chords. Chords ranging from minor, 6, 7,
minor 7, Major 7, augmented and diminished are shown on fretboard diagrams. A colorful picture of
a mandolin shows the frets labeled to the 18th fret. 35" x 24" durable coated paper.
WC-20287M Mandolin Wall Chart - Your Price: 5.95

You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin By Ear
by J Hatfield

Figure out progressions by Ear, fake a solo, add hot licks and more. CD includes ear training.

B-95597bcd Book/CD: $19.95

Fretboard Roadmaps For Mandolin

The latest installment in the popular Fretboard Roadmaps series is a unique book/CD pack for all mandolin
players. The CD includes 48 demonstration tracks for the exercises that will teach players to: play all over
the fretboard, in any key; increase their chord, scale and lick vocabulary; play chord-based licks, moveable
major and blues scales, first-position major scales and double stops; and more! Includes easy-to-follow diagrams
and instructions for all levels of players.

B-695357 Fretboard Roadmaps - Mandolin - Book/CD $12.25

New!!!
101 Red Hot Bluegrass Mandolin Licks and Solos  BOOK/CD
By Larry McCabe

This book contains 101 authentic bluegrass licks in the favorite bluegrass keys of C, G, D and A minor. The licks
are broken down into phrases of two, four, and eight bars. In addition, several endings and crosspicking licks
are included. Each lick is played to a chord progression that is standard in bluegrass, country, and folk music.
Both new and experienced bluegrassers will find much value here: Beginners will learn typical hand positions,
picking techniques, and phrasing patters, while experienced players will find new ideas for familiar songs.

B-99446bcd 101 Red Hot Bluegrass Mandolin Licks and Solos
List Price: $14.95 $12.95

New!
Monroe Mandolin Instrumentals
25 Bill Monroe Favorites - transcribed by Todd Collins

As Bill Monroe is commonly lauded as "the father of bluegrass music," his tunes are standard
repertoire and should be studied and memorized by any serious student of bluegrass. This book
is a collection of transcriptions taken from classic instrumentals recorded over a span of 40
years - from the early 1940's to the early 1980's.

B-99962 Monroe Instrumentals List: $14.95 Special - $11.96

New!
Shady Grove
Mandolin Solos by David Grisman with melodies and chords - transcribed by John McGann

Songs Include:
Shady Grove, Stealin', Off To Sea Once More, The Seet Sunny South, Louis Collins, Fair Ellender,
Jackaroo, Casey Jones, Dreadful Wind and Rain, I Truly Understand, The Handsome Cabin Boy,
Whiskey In The Jar, Down In The Valley.

B-98101 Shady Grove  $13.95

NEW!
O'Brother Where Art Thou Mandolin Tablature Book

In tablature: Perfect for beginning to advanced players, this collection contains both note-for-note transcribed mandolin solos, as well as mandolin arrangements of the melody lines for 11 songs from this Grammy-winning Album of the Year: Angel Band · The Big Rock Candy Mountain · Down to the River to Pray · I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow · I Am Weary (Let Me Rest) · I'll Fly Away · In the Highways (I'll Be Somewhere Working for My Lord) · In the Jailhouse Now · Indian War Whoop · Keep on the Sunny Side · You Are My Sunshine. Chord diagrams provided for each song match the chords from the original recording, and all songs are in their original key. Includes tab, lyrics and a mandolin notation legend.

B-695762 - Your price: $9.95
Flatpickin' The Gospels for Mandolin
by Steve Kaufman

Full of popular religious tunes in tablature for any level player.

B-95756bcd Book/CD
List $22.95 Special: $19.95

Painless Mandolin Melodies
Wayne Erbsen

An ouchless & foolproof mandolin method. Includes CD.

B-WE-PMM Book/CD: $11.95

B-RR-50LM 50 Licks For Mandolin by Joe Carr
Book with Tape: $14.95 NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Mel Bay's Master Anthology of Mandolin Solos anthology is designed to enhance the repertoire of the intermediate to advanced mandolinist with a generous collection of challenging pieces. Contributors include 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. A set of 2 CD's is included, making this an ideal sourcebook for serious students and professionals alike. 264 pages.

B-98372 Book and CDs
List $29.95 Your Price: $26.55

ANTHOLOGY OF MANDOLIN MUSIC
By Bud Orr

A collection of music arranged for mandolin. Covers classical,
early country, bluegrass, fiddle tunes, blues, gospel & ragtime.

B-93952 BOOK: $19.95

BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN SOLOS That Every Parking Lot Picker Should Know
by Steve Kaufman

Six CD Lessons plus a book with all songs in notation and tablature for mandolin. Fun to play arrangements
for all levels. Beginniners can learn to pick out the melody to become familiar with the tune, intermediate
players will develop facility with a series of licks and runs for improvising, and more experienced players can develop advanced techniques.

Songs include: Arkansas Traveler, Big Sandy Rier, Bill Cheatham, Billy In the Low Ground, Blackberry Blossom, Under The Double Eagle, Flop Eared Mule, Fisher's Hornpipe, Forked Deer, Gold Rush, Old Joe Clark, Salt Creek, Soldier's Joy, St Anne's Reel, Ragtime Annie, Red Haired Boy, Sweet Georgia Brown, Turkey In the Straw, Whiskey Before Breakfast.
B-641495 List: $69.95 Special: $59.95

FIDDLE TUNES & IRISH MUSIC FOR MANDOLIN
By DanGelo

A sparkling collection of Irish music and favorite fiddle tunes shown in both notation & tablature.

B-93732bcd BOOK/CD: $19.95

BACK UP TRAX FOR MANDOLIN & FIDDLE
By Dix Bruce

Practice lead & back-up along with the tape. Book includes lead arrangements in tab with chords. Tape has split channels with band.

B-94339bcd BOOK/TAPE: $14.95

COMPLETE JETHRO BURNS MANDOLIN
By Jethro Burns &K Eidson

239 pages of Jethro's approach to bluegrass mandolin. Chord charts, broken chord
right-hand exercises, flying fingers exercise, exploring basic bluegrass styles.

Arrangements of many popular tunes in tab & notation:
Jam Cumberland Gap, Jessie James, Soldier's Joy, Yellow Rose of Texas,
Devil's Dream, Blackberry Blossom, Listen to the Mockingbird, & many more.

B-94875bcd BOOK & the 2 CDs: 38.90

MANDOLIN CHORD BOOK
By James Major

B-AM34729 Mandolin Chord Book
Your Price: $6.95

INSTRUCTIONAL AUDIO CD Sets
Includes BOOK with SIX AUDIO CDs
BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN
By Sam Bush

SIX CDs " INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB " LEVEL 2

Sam Bush teaches all the major styles from Bill Monroe to Newgrass. He starts with the basics, teaches some easy, well-known tunes, then takes you into improvisation and advanced techniques. Each one-hour CD features complete bluegrass instrumentals, including: Old Joe Clark " B'ile Them Cabbage Down " Soldier's Joy " Liberty " Banks of the Ohio " Weavin' Way " Turkey in the Straw " and more.

B-641574 SIX CDs INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB " LEVEL 2:
Reg: $59.95 Special: $49.95

DAVID GRISMAN TEACHES MANDOLIN
BOOK (136 pp) with SIX CDs

David Grisman helps mandolinists develop their playing in new and exciting directions! In this six-CD series, he covers all aspects and facets of Dawg Music - his own innovative fusion of musical forms that has inspired a whole new genre of acoustic music. Grisman teaches amazing tunes, powerful techniques and important pointers on all aspects of the mandolin, including detailed instruction on soloing, modal chord changes, position shifts, harmonic arpeggios and scales, transposing and much more. Includes detailed breakdowns of twenty of David's most popular instrumentals. Each CD in this series is an invaluable resource for any level of student, from beginners to the most advanced players.
B-641426 SIX CDs " INCLUDES MUSIC TAB " LEVEL 3 Reg: $59.95 Special: $49.95

BLUEGRASS MANDOLIN
By Tim O'brien

From the basics to advanced in several mandolin styles. Includes cross-picking, harmonizing a melody, improvising and playing in patterns. Over 40 tunes. Includes tab booklet.
B-42M 6-TAPE COURSE: $59.95

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