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"Mandolin Training Camp" continues the path started in "Master Class" and is all about getting your fingers to do what you tell them to do. Both books come with unique play-along tracks to allow you to practice what you learn. Maybe you are some child prodigy who was born to play. But, if you are not, and are having some trouble convincing your fingers to behave, try this book. I have never had a single person return the book or ask for their money back and I doubt I ever will. It works! If (and I emphasize the word "if") you actually use it.

HANDBOOK FOR MANDOLIN OWNERS

"The Mandolin Handbook" is an 80 page owner's manual for mandolin players. Full of do-it-yourself instructions for getting the maximum sound and playability out of your mandolin. Includes information on accessories, cleaning, repairs, and caring for your instrument. Profusely illustrated. There is information in this book for mandolin players of all levels. Available as a digital PDF file! You can order and start reading the book today! Toss those catalogs and install this impressive and fun volume on the top of your toilet tank today!

Tools To Improve Your Mandolin Playing All MandoUniversity materials are now EXCLUSIVELY available as Digital Download Editions! The books and audio tracks have all been converted to digital files for immediate delivery via the internet. The prices of the books have all been lowered and you will not pay for shipping. Orders are processed by Watch & Learn, Inc. and you are now able to pay with credit card or PayPal. For a list of companies which carry my "physical" books and CDs click here.
Save BIG by ordering the Complete Learning System!	Most mandolin students start by learning a few chords and some basic tunes. There is nothing wrong with that. But, inevitably, students come to me with the same big questions. How do I learn to improvise? How do I get my fingers to do what I want them to do? And how do I practice so I actually make real progress? "Mandolin Master Class" is designed to take you from the "tunes & chords" way of thinking into the world of improvisation. Click on the link and read a complete description along with the comments by readers of the book. You can also view a free preview of the book!
"Mandolin Training Camp" continues the path started in "Master Class" and is all about getting your fingers to do what you tell them to do. Both books come with unique play-along tracks to allow you to practice what you learn. Maybe you are some child prodigy who was born to play. But, if you are not, and are having some trouble convincing your fingers to behave, try this book. I have never had a single person return the book or ask for their money back and I doubt I ever will. It works! If (and I emphasize the word "if") you actually use it. "Mandolin Excursion" is a book of 44 tunes and bluegrass solos to increase your stash of licks, add new tunes to your repertoire, and get your fingers going to some new places in a musical way! Mandolin Excursion builds improvising skills through the "back door" of accumulating licks and note sequences that you will find many applications for in the tunes you play. Sick of playing the same old tunes? Wan't to hear something new come from your mandolin? Try out these tunes. It's not a book full of the same ol' things! Yes, there are some standards, but there are some things that will surprise you as you try them out. Fun stuff!
HANDBOOK FOR MANDOLIN OWNERS "The Mandolin Handbook" is an 80 page owner's manual for mandolin players. Full of do-it-yourself instructions for getting the maximum sound and playability out of your mandolin. Includes information on accessories, cleaning, repairs, and caring for your instrument. Profusely illustrated. There is information in this book for mandolin players of all levels. Available as a digital PDF file! You can order and start reading the book today! Toss those catalogs and install this impressive and fun volume on the top of your toilet tank today!
FREE BEGINNING MANDOLIN LESSONS If you have never played a note on a mandolin, please explore my Free Beginning Mandolin Lessons at my other site, PlayTheMandolin.com. Then, come back and really get cooking with Mandolin Master Class, Mandolin Training Camp, and Mandolin Excursion. By the way, all 3 books are great for beginners too! But it helps if you have learned to tune, read tab, and make a few chords before you dive into them. But, don't wait too long. The information and techniques in these books can be a great benefit if you explore them at early stages. If you know how to read english and have a mandolin you can get something valuable from the books! I am not preaching to you. I just want to save you some frustration and help you get towards your goal of being able to REALLY play. And did I mention that they are free? What are you waiting for? NEW FEATURE! - Join Brad's Mandolin Discussion Group If you have a question you'd like to ask about one of the books, if you'd like to get the opinion of other users of the material and other mandolin players, or if you'd just like to hang out and talk mandolin with other folks, I invite you to explore my "wiki". A wiki is a webpage that multiple people can add things to, make comments, post links and pictures, etc. It works much like a "forum" but they are simpler to operate. When you come over click on DISCUSSION and look for topics of interest to you. Feel free to add your own too! I'll be happy to give you my two cents worth on any question or comment you might have. Let's keep it mandolin oriented and have fun. Feel free to invite your mandolin playing friends. Thanks, Brad Click here to go to the MandoUniversity Wiki Page Free DHTML scripts provided by Dynamic Drive