The quickest, easiest, most enjoyable method for learning to play the mandolin. Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method has been updated, revised, and improved. It features clear, well-paced instruction for beginning mandolin students. 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. Features: - How to hold your mandolin - Tuning your mandolin - Right- and left-hand techniques - Basics of reading music - Chords and strum patterns - Playing tremolo and drones - How to read TAB - Photos and diagrams - Songs include 'Aura Lee,' 'Tom Dooley,' 'The Irish Washerwoman,' 'Over the Rainbow,' and many others - Great-sounding performances on the available CD and DVD - Available DVD features TNT 2 software 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.