A detailed course for those starting to play the mandolin, covering everything from tuning, right and left hand techniques, reading music and tablature, chords, tremolo, scales, tunes, exercises and simple duets to advice on choosing and maintaining an instrument. Some of the pieces to play are:- Ode toJoy, The Floral Dance, Wildwood Flower, Bourree from Handel's Water Music, Shepherd's Hey & more.