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1
Learn mandolin in just 14 days!
No music reading required for beginners.
Step-by-step guide by Grammy-nominated instructor.
Includes audio tracks via streaming or download.
Easy-to-use chord diagrams and mandolin tab.
Features popular songs like "Angeline the Baker."
Suitable for adults and kids alike!
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Price Range: $14.94
2
Updated second edition of classic method.
Easy-to-use guide for total beginners.
Includes diverse songs across multiple styles.
Step-by-step instructions for fast learning.
Tips for buying mandolins and tuning.
Covers music reading and essential techniques.
Fun, engaging way to learn mandolin.
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Price Range: $10.99
3
Comprehensive guide for beginner mandolin players.
Includes video and audio access for effective learning.
Learn essential techniques and bluegrass fundamentals.
Over 90 minutes of high-definition video instructions.
Large on-screen tablature for easy note tracking.
Practice tracks available at five different speeds.
Transforms beginners into confident mandolinists quickly.
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Price Range: $14.99
4
Beginner-friendly mandolin songbook for new players.
Includes 50 must-know songs for practicing.
Arranged by Fred Sokolow for easy learning.
Features tabs, chords, and lyrics for guidance.
Covers folk, bluegrass, pop, and country genres.
Large-print tab and chord symbols for clarity.
Perfect gift for aspiring mandolinists and teachers.
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Price Range: $16.10
5
Collection of unique tunes for solo mandolin.
Celtic melodies from Ireland, Scotland, and England.
Original compositions by Evelyn included in collection.
Features renowned works by J.S. Bach.
Varied difficulty levels: beginner to advanced.
Adaptable arrangements for all player levels.
Perfect for evening relaxation and solace.
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Price Range: $8.00
6
Comprehensive mandolin method for all skill levels.
Written by renowned mandolinist Marilynn Mair.
224 pages of detailed instructional content.
Covers technique, music reading, scales, and more.
Includes diverse musical examples and exercises.
Access to online audio included for practice.
Focus on developing versatility and musicianship.
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Price Range: $34.99
7
User-friendly guide for daily mandolin practice.
Comprehensive coverage of essential scales and studies.
Includes pentatonic, major, and minor scales.
Various positions on the mandolin fingerboard included.
Suitable for bluegrass, jazz, and classical players.
Written in notation, tab, and fretboard diagrams.
Enhance your skills and musical versatility.
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Price Range: $19.99
8
40 easy songs for beginning mandolin players.
Streamlined arrangements for quick learning.
Includes fiddle tunes and bluegrass standards.
Traditional American folksongs and pop songs included.
Written in standard notation with tab.
Features chord frames and lyrics for guidance.
Perfect for practicing and performing on mandolin.
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Price Range: $14.40
9
Collection of ten iconic Neapolitan songs.
Includes both staff notation and tablature.
Perfect for mandolin enthusiasts and beginners.
Features popular songs like ‘A canzone ‘E Napule.
Enhance your musical repertoire with this collection.
Ideal for performances and personal practice.
Enjoy the rich heritage of Neapolitan music.
Price Range: $15.00
10
Play your favorite Italian classics easily.
Includes standard notation and tablature.
Access online audio for perfect practice.
Features multi-functional audio player, PLAYBACK+.
Slow down tracks without changing pitch.
Includes popular songs like 'O Sole Mio.
Play along with separate backing tracks.
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Price Range: $15.07
11
Complete course designed for beginners.
Easy and fun learning experience.
Learn popular folk song accompaniments.
Understand mandolin parts and holding techniques.
Read music and tune your mandolin.
Includes a helpful fingerboard chart.
Progress at your own pace comfortably.
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Price Range: $6.99
12
Includes popular classical themes for mandolin.
Play along with demo and backing tracks.
Standard notation and tablature included.
Access online audio tracks for streaming.
Playback+ player for enhanced audio control.
Perfect for beginners and experienced players.
Named one of the best mandolin books.
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Price Range: $14.37
13
Transcriptions of David Grisman's solos included.
Features accompaniment patterns from "Shady Grove" recording.
Vibrant collection of traditional American songs.
Suitable for standard mandolin, mandola, and banjolin.
Insight into accompaniment and soloing techniques.
Performance notes provided by the transcriber.
Perfect for all levels of mandolin players.
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Price Range: $19.99
14
Over 400 bluegrass mandolin licks included.
Utilizes 24 common bluegrass chord progressions.
Learn licks in multiple keys, including F and Bb.
Includes mandolin techniques like tremolo and double stops.
Demo CD features licks at learning speed.
Perfect for creating solos to traditional tunes.
Named a top mandolin book by BookAuthority.org.
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Price Range: $17.59
15
Learn to tune your mandolin easily.
Master simple chords: G, C, D.
Explore five essential musical keys.
Play classic fiddle tunes from various traditions.
Practice single-string techniques for progress.
Enjoy chord-melody playing with folk songs.
Suitable for bluegrass, old-time, and Celtic styles.
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Price Range: $16.50
16
Comprehensive chord collection for mandolin players.
Includes various voicings and patterns.
Perfect for beginners and experienced players.
First position scales provided for each key.
Essential starter chords for bluegrass music.
Learn chords used by legendary musicians.
Foundation for playing thousands of songs.
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Price Range: $13.49
17
52 traditional sea songs and shanties included.
Easy-to-read tablature for beginners and intermediates.
Play on any GDAE-tuned mandolin family instrument.
Over 300 pages of music and lessons.
Multiple arrangements in two keys: C and G.
No music reading required; just follow tablature.
Includes lyrics and chords for sing-alongs.
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Price Range: $22.99
18
Collection of 17th and 18th century music.
Transcriptions for solo mandolin available.
Features works by famous composers.
Includes selections from 25 different pieces.
Standard notation and TAB included for ease.
Online audio download with ten songs provided.
Perfect for mandolin enthusiasts and performers.
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Price Range: $17.99
19
Learn from bluegrass legends and masters.
Covers basics to advanced finger techniques.
Includes popular songs and traditional pieces.
Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike.
Comprehensive instruction book for mandolin enthusiasts.
Enhance your bluegrass music skills effectively.
Enjoy a rich variety of bluegrass melodies.
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Price Range: $27.94
20
Expand your mandolin skills beyond folk genres.
Learn jazz fundamentals through simple fretboard patterns.
Build confidence with upper fret techniques.
Engage with audio accompaniment for practical jamming.
Master the essential 'ii V7 I' chord progression.
Improve finger control and tonal understanding.
Includes online audio access for enhanced learning.
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Price Range: $19.99
21
50 easy songs for beginner mandolin players.
Large print with extra-large music staffs.
Includes TAB, chord charts, and strum patterns.
Downloadable audio tracks for practice.
Perfect for all ages, adults and kids.
Comprehensive guide for learning favorite songs.
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Price Range: $12.97
22
Learn to play popular mandolin songs easily.
Includes both standard notation and tablature.
Audio tracks help improve your playing skills.
Features PLAYBACK+ for versatile audio control.
Enjoy playing along with separate backing tracks.
Songs from Bill Monroe’s classic repertoire included.
Perfect for beginners and advanced mandolinists alike.
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Price Range: $13.99
23
120 traditional Irish tunes for mandolin. Exclusively arranged in tablature format. Includes chords and triplet ornaments. Audio samples available for download. Perfect for jam sessions and performances. Features a variety of styles: jigs, reels, polkas. GDAE tuning for easy playability.
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Price Range: $9.99
24
Explore America's blues tradition through mandolin.
Learn from acclaimed mandolinist Rich DelGrosso.
Includes standard notation and tablature.
Features audio access with a full-band experience.
Discover stories of iconic blues players.
Perfect for beginners and experienced musicians alike.
Enhance your mandolin skills with timeless music.
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Price Range: $17.61
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29 traditional Irish tunes for mandolin.
Clear standard notation and tablature provided.
Audio tracks with manageable speed for beginners.
Includes guitar accompaniment for added depth.
Features various styles: jigs, reels, polkas.
Tunes played multiple times for practice.
Access to online audio for convenience.
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Price Range: $14.99
26
30 unique blues play-a-long tracks included.
Master various blues styles and techniques.
Designed for beginner mandolin players.
Over 3 hours of practice music.
Includes improvisational melody lines for solos.
Tracks recorded with professional musicians.
Enhances skills in multiple musical genres.
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Price Range: $21.95
27
130 bluegrass and newgrass solos for mandolin.
Accurate note-for-note tab transcriptions available.
Features legendary mandolin players' iconic solos.
Perfect for intermediate to advanced players.
Authentic representation of bluegrass music styles.
Great gift for mandolin enthusiasts and teachers.
Diverse range of musical styles included.
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Price Range: $27.52
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Learn mandolin in just 14 days!
Step-by-step lessons for absolute beginners.
No music reading required—easy-to-follow tabs!
Includes popular songs like "Angeline the Baker."
Access audio tracks for enhanced learning.
Expert guidance from Grammy-nominated Tristan Scroggins.
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Price Range: $9.99
29
30 easy bluegrass tunes for beginner mandolin players.
Large print with big note arrangements for easy reading.
Includes chord charts and mandolin TAB for strumming.
Downloadable audio tracks for practice and learning.
Customer support available for questions during practice.
Fun collection for all ages and skill levels.
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Price Range: $13.99
30
65 classic songs for all skill levels.
Diverse genres to enhance your play.
Easy-to-follow arrangements for beginners.
Perfect for solo or group performances.
Includes beloved classics and modern hits.
Great for practice, enjoyment, and performance.
Compact size, ideal for portability.
Price Range: $17.44
