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50 Tunes for Mandolin, Volume 1 Book/3-CD Set. (Traditional, Old Time, Bluegrass & Celtic Solos). By Mark Geslison. For Mandolin. Solos. Fiddle Tunes. Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. 184 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99942BCD).

ISBN 9780786664641. Fiddle Tunes. 8.75x11.75 inches.

50 Tunes Volume 1 for Mandolin is one book in a 5-book series. The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series, but carefully designed for the mandolin.

The melodies in this book range from simple to advanced. Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody. 50 Tunes Volume 1 for Mandolin is designed for "flatpicking" on the mandolin. Flatpicking is 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.

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Anonymous

Location: from New Zealand

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Early intermediate

November 3, 2008

Mandolin Tunes.

I use this book and the Cd's every day and have been learning tunes at a steady pace. They mostly all commonly known one's which will fit into a jam session easily,the Cds are great to listen to whether or not one learns the tunes some very good pickin going...

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L. Nielsen

Location: from Denmark Twp. , Minnesota

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

March 6, 2007

Fabulous!

This book is great and easy to follow. I have learned many of the songs in this book. The CD's make it SO easy to play along at the right tempo with correct intonation. Fab!

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