First Lessons Mandolin Book and Audio

‘First Lessons Mandolin’ is a beginner-friendly guide that covers the essentials of learning to play the mandolin. This 40-page book starts with the basics, from holding the pick and mandolin correctly to reading tablature and performing simple tunes. It introduces foundational skills such as basic note reading, common mandolin chords, easy melodies in various styles, picking techniques, and tuning.

Throughout, students will also gain insight into notable mandolin players and their music, making learning both informative and enjoyable. The goal of *First Lessons Mandolin* is to get students playing quickly and to enjoy the process. The book includes access to online audio and video resources for additional support, helping learners develop their skills confidently and independently.

Song Titles Include:

Introduction
The Mandolin and its Parts
Let’s Play
How to use the Audio
First Chords
Skip to My Lou
Careless Love
The Blue Tail Fly
Red River Valley
Billy Boy
In the Pines
Chords and Music Theory
St. James Infirmary
Poor Wayfaring Stranger
John Henry
My Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mountains
Seventh Blues
Go Down Moses
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Moving Closed Position Chords
Playing Melodies
Camptown Races
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
My Walking Cane
The Great Speckled Bird
Lonesome Valley
Buffalo Gals
Bluegrass
Oh, Them Golden Slippers
Soldier’s Joy
East Virginia Blues, Basic Version
East Virginia Blues (Note fill-in version)
Roving Gambler
Great Big Bad Bluegrass Chop Chords
Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms
This Train
Tremolo
Greensleeves
Chord Dictionary
Wrapping Things Up