Get familiar with this popular folk instrument
The mandolin is enjoying resurgent popularity among music enthusiasts. A longtime staple of bluegrass, folk, and country music, the mandolin has also found its way into pop, blues, and even classical music. Mandolin For Dummies, 2nd Edition breaks down the fundamentals of this instrument and provides guidance on how to learn, practice, and improve your mandolin skills. Written by a recognized mandolin guru who’s performed with some of the best-known pop artists, this book is an ideal starting place for learning your first musical instrument or adding the mandolin to the other instruments in your musical repertoire.
- Get instruction on mandolin-friendly musical styles
- Find useful photos and diagrams to help fret, strum and pick with precision
- Browse a mandolin buying guide
- Educate yourself on restringing mandolins and other DIY care and maintenance topics
