Greg Horne

Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method 2

The quickest, easiest, most enjoyable method for learning to play the mandolin! 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. Alfred's Basic Mandolin Method is one of the many new additions to the Alfred's Basic family of methods, featuring clear, well-paced instruction. 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. Book 2 features: - New major and minor scales and keys - Solos and duets including American, German, Irish, Italian, Mexican, and Scottish folk songs - Power chords, double unisons, and palm muting - Additional chords and strumming patterns - How to transpose - Triplets, swing rhythms, and blues soloing - Accents and staccato (chop) articulations* Photos and diagrams - Songs include 'The Entertainer,' 'Tarantella,' 'Greensleeves,' and many others - Great-sounding performances on the CD.