Mandolin

These fabulous collections for players of all levels feature 21 must-know bluegrss songs & instrumentals, created especially for learning players by the genre's leading artists. The artist plays a basic solo that states the melody of the tune, then a more adventurous improvisation, and each solo is transcribed in detail. The CD provides the audio versions of the solos, plus multiple rhythm tracks performed at moderate tempo for easy play-along. This great series will help you build your repertoire & get your licks in shape, so you can shine in your next performance or jam session! Songs include: Bill Cheatham Blackberry Blossom Down in the Willow Garden I Am a Pilgrim I'll Fly Away In the Pines John Hardy Old Joe Clark Soldier's Joy more!

One of the most versatile and powerful musicians playing today teaches 8 great repertoire tunes that will help mandolin players develop their style and technique. This lesson covers traditional bluegrass tunes as well as jazz-flavored new-grass originals: Cotton Patch Rag Tom & Jerry Leather Britches Lime Rock Banjalin Diadem Norman and Nancy and Russian Rag. INCLUDES 40-PAGE MUSIC & TAB BOOK LEVEL 4