Hatfield, J - You Can Teach Yourself Mandolin By Ear (Book & CD)   

You Can Teach Yourself series - Mandolin By Ear by Jack Hatfield. It may seem contradictory that a book could teach you to p lay by ear. The fact is the tools you need are largely conceptual. There are certain rules & probabilities that govern music al composition. If you are aware of these concepts & conventions you will become incredibly more adept at playing by ear. Th e book is accompanied by a CD.