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Catalog > Books > Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Bouzouki updated May 7, 2008
Titles listed in alphabetical order

Instruction | Tunebooks

Methods and Technique

Beginning Mandolin Case book -- 31 pages, by Bob Grant $5.95
This book contains detailed instruction on playing the mandolin from the very beginning to advanced techniques. Contains muysic examples in standard notation/tablature with sections on chords, strum patterns, single string studies, and much more. Tips on tuning included.
Chords For Mandolin, Irish Banjo, Bouzouki -- 19 pages, by John Loesberg $8.95
Contains easy chords in all keys with detailed sections on tunings, capos, and chord relations. Also has chord diagrams for fingering.
The Encyclopedia of Mandolin Chords -- 99 pages, by Amsco Publications/Music Sales Group $17.95
Contains over 1,000 standard chord forms presented in easy-to-read diagrams. Also includes brief explanation on finger placement.
How To play Mandolin (with CD) -- 47 pages, by Larry McCabe $14.95
Contains note reading, tablature, scales, easy to read diagrams, and traditional tunes in the popular styles. A great and simple guide for beginners.
The Irish Bouzouki -- 48 pages, by Nial o Callanain/Tommy Walsh $19.95
Book covers types of Bouzouki, parts/accessories on the bouzouki, detailed instruction on proper holding/playing the bouzouki with notes and scales, basic/advanced chords, using the capo and a collection of Irish bouzouki tunes.
Mel Bay's Guide to Octave Mandolin And Bouzouki (with CD) -- 160 pages, by John McGann $24.95
CD containts twenty tunes printed in the book for octave mandolin. Book containts more tunes with detailed instruction on playing the octave mandolin and techniques. Also has instruction on how to play the tunes in the book and on the CD.

Tunebooks

50 Tunes for Mandolin, Vol 1 -- 184 page book and 3 CDs, by Mark Geslison $29.95
A collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. The melodies in this book range from simple to advanced. Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody. This book is designed for "flatpicking" on the mandolin, a style prevalent in Celtic and Bluegrass music which features fast soloing with a single, flat pick. All parts are written in mandolin tablature and standard notation. Companion CD’s included.
110 Irish Mandolin Tunes, Vol 1 -- 50 page book and 2 CDs, by Paul Kelly $39.95
This fine collection combines mandolin settings of the best traditional tunes with a selection of exciting modern compositions by such traditional luminaries as Michael McGoldrick, Emer Mayock and James Kelly. Includes reels, jigs, hornpipes and a selection of classic and contemporary Irish airs. A superb 2-CD set is included featuring all 110 of the tunes from the book. Tunes are individually tracked for instant access.
Celtic Music for Mandolin (with CD) -- 79 pages, by Allan Alexander & Jessica Walsh $14.95
Contains notation and tablature for 46 celtic tunes on mandolin. Also contains a few lyrics and reference notes on tunes. Great beginning book.
Easiest Mandolin Tunes for Children -- 32 page book with CD, by Larry McCabe $14.95
For all beginning and early intermediate mandolin players. No prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. The solos are written in both standard notation and tablature. While writing the arrangements, the author considered the small hands of children. Each tune is in the first position and there are no stretches that present inordinate technical difficulties. Every song in the book is included on the companion CD. The tunes are recorded at a moderate speed, and include count-off notes and rhythm guitar accompaniment.
Fiddle Tunes and Irish Music for Mandolin -- 92 page book with CD, by Dan Gelo $19.95
A fun-to-play collection of 62 favorite fiddle and Irish tunes arranged in notation and tablature for mandolin solo. Ideal music for intermediate level technical study in sight reading. The CD is in split-track format, thus allowing the mandolin student to play along with the mandolin solo, lively guitar accompaniment, or both. Due to time constraints, the CD contains only 18 songs from the book.
Great Mandolin Picking Tunes -- 32 page book with CD, by Joe Carr $14.95
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 standard notation and tablature. The accompanying CD features all 30 tunes. The tunes include a variety of styles including bluegrass, Texas style, Old Time, Irish reels, some underplayed gems and even a Joe Carr original. This tune book is perfect for building your repertoire.
The Incomplete Celtic Mandolin -- 99 pages, by Dan Mozell $16.95
Contains over fifty popular celtic tunes for mandolin with chords, notation and tablature.
Mandolin Christmas Songbook -- 32 page book, by Lee "Drew" Andrews $14.95
Featuring 28 well-known Christmas songs arranged for mandolin with chord symbols for an accompaniment instrument. Book contains chord diagrams for mandolin and guitar as well as common strum patterns to use for rhythm backup. All songs are arranged in standard notation and tablature for mandolin.
Mandolin Gospel Tunes -- 32 page book with CD, by Joe Carr $14.95
This collection includes 34 great gospel favorites, well-known hymns and old-time spirituals especially arranged in standard notation and tablature for the mandolin. Several of the tunes are arranged for solo mandolin, while others are designed to be played with guitar accompaniment. Standard chord symbols are provided for accompaniment. The included CD presents all 34 tunes, many with guitar backup.
Mel Bay Presents Chris Thile, Stealing Second (with CD) -- 62 pages $27.95
Contains 14 tunes for mandolin featured on the companion CD. Also includes chords.
Music of Spain and South America for Mandolin (with CD) -- 37 pages, by Allan Alexander $14.95
This book contains 23 easy to play pieces featured on the companion CD. Also includes chords.
Parking Lot Picker's Songbook -- 304 page spiral bound book with 2 CDs, by Dix Bruce $29.95
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. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also included: Step-by-Step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key! The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book.
String Band Classics for Mandolin -- 88 page book with CD, by Dix Bruce $19.95
Transcriptions of 23 great old time classic vocals and fiddle tunes as played and recorded by the Highwoods String Band, one of the pre-eminent old time revival bands of the 1970s. Transcriptions include melodies, lyrics, chords, and solos with standard musical notation and tablature. Many of the selections like "There's More Pretty Girls than One," "Fire on the Mountain," "Wild Bill Jones," "My Dixie Darling," and "Free Little Bird" have become standards among old time and bluegrass musicians and are played all over the world. Share the energy, life, humor, and joy of this historic and seminal musical style. Companion CD included.