How to hold and tune the mandolin; basic chords and scales; simple melodies; how to work with open strings and execute double-stops; plus much more. Songs: John Henry Nine-Pound Hammer Old Joe Clark Sally Goodin. 60-MINUTE DVD INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB LEVEL 1. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Chord positions up and down the neck; soloing; slides; hammer-ons; open chord positions; open-string harmonies; how to increase playing speed; tremolo technique; double-stops; and more. 55-MINUTE DVD INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB LEVEL 1. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com !

Virtuoso bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Dennis Caplinger, with the able assistance of John Moore, Kenny Blackwell, and Bill Bryson, guides you through all the bluegrass basics and beyond. You'll learn classic bluegrass mandolin techniques, all in the context of classic bluegrass standards. Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis guides you through developing great backup parts, playing solos, and working with a bluegrass band. Dowload now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Comprehensive instruction for the serious mandolinist. One of America's leading schools for contemporary music teaches you the concepts, techniques and theory you need to become a virtuoso performer.

Complete two-DVD series. Butch teaches all the basics-and several classic tunes-on these two starter DVD's! Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com !

Sam Bush details the dominant mandolin styles from Bill Monroe to Newgrass! He demonstrates powerful techniques while teaching ten classic tunes. 100-MINUTE DVD - INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB -

This DVD starts at the very beginning, by covering all the basics. The techniques are applied to 7 well-known bluegrass songs, plus learn the chording for each song, which will enable you to play with other people! Taught by Murphy Henry. No Tab. Boil Them Cabbage, Cripple Creek, Worried Man, and more! (2 hours)n Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

There are certain important aspects of learning an instrument which must be seen to be understood. Incorrect technical habits severely limit speed, accuracy, and tone quality. Our specialized pick technique study, will give you the skills necessary to become a good player quickly. Dowload now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Chris Thile shares his own successful formula for developing right- and left-hand dexterity, improving speed and accuracy, and playing with heightened musicality. He provides numerous exercises that will make all the difference as aspiring players learn. 85-MIN. DVD � LEVEL 3 � INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

This comprehensive, user-friendly mandolin method takes a beginner from bare-bone basics to solidly intermediate material in a single two-hour lesson. Includes 20 great repertoire tunes. 120-MIN DVD - INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB - BEGINNER LEVEL Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

This DVD presents melodies, lyrics and chord symbols for several songs. Tuning and hand positions are briefly discussed. You will be comfortable playing 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 rhythm chord accompaniments in three major keys - C, G, and D. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

This DVD is designed for the beginner to intermediate level player. A full range of DVD special features have been integrated with video special effects to create the most powerful learning system yet produced by Specialty Music Productions. With your DVD remote control, you're ready to take full advantage of the interactive menus, scene selections, and other easy-to-use features that are there at your fingertips. See how fun and easy it is to learn to play your mandolin in front of your own TV. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Learn Bluegrass Mandolin! The proper fundamentals are explained in easy to follow step by step details by instructor Tom Bekeny. Tom Illustrates many essential techniques and patterns for any aspiring Mandolin player.

Another great 'Teach Yourself' book from Mel Bay with 'play-along' examples to help you get started. You'll learn all about accompanying yourself and others, common chords and useful strums, reading simple melodies, playing a colorful assortment of mandolin

For beginning mandolin students. It teaches the fundamentals of mandolin, chord strumming, single-note melody picking, and explains tablature. Does not require any previous musical experience or note-reading ability. You will learn several well-known bluegrass songs in both strumming and picking styles. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Mandolin Primer Book with CD by Bert Casey is designed for the beginning mandolin student who desires an easy to follow, step by step instruction method for getting started on the mandolin. It starts with proper left & right hand technique and playing scales, then progresses to playing 14 popular bluegrass songs using techniques such as hammer-ons, slides, pull-offs, and double stops. It also includes a complete chord chart and a section on how to play rhythm on the mandolin (the famous mandolin "chop"). DVD and VHS Video also available.

Sam Bush performs and slows down traditional fiddle tunes and original instrumentals, giving detailed instruction on pick technique, rhythm playing, speed building, warm-up exercises, improvised soloing, equipment and much more. 2-DVD SET � INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB � LEVEL 3 Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

With special guests, the Blue Grass Boys. The legendary 'Father of Bluegrass' plays over 25 tunes from his repertoire, demonstrating the amazing mandolin technique that has made him world-famous. A must for his fans and all mandolinists. 90-MINUTE DVD LEVEL 3. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com !

Veteran bluegrass musician Sam Bush dissects sixteen pieces as played by Bill Monroe. Split screens, close-ups and replays of Monroe's demonstrations make this DVD the learning method for bluegrass mandolin. 90-MINUTE DVD INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB LEVEL 2/3. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com !

2 DVD set of the analyzing the mandolin playing of the Father of Bluegrass. Beginning through Intermediate level. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com !

Guides the mandolin student through all the basic mandolin chords and some advanced chords also. Chords are shown in all keys. Featured chords include: major 7, minor 7, 6, minor 6, 9, diminished, augmented and many more. Each chapter presents a chord by type. DVD format makes navigating easy. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

This great new mandolin chord DVD makes it possible to learn all the essential chords. Learning becomes much more interesting when you can see and hear each chord. Joe Carr teaches the chord shapes and positions that are used by all leading professionals. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

A methodology approach focuses on building technique first and playing melodies later. Learn the basic building blocks of playing before attempting to play over your head: chording, rhythm, scales and playing leads. Begins with features of the mandolin, adjusting the action to fit your playing style and tuning. New lower price!

The perfect follow-up to Beginning Mandolin. Extensive lesson on chords and movable chord positions. Note-by-note explanation of 5 great tunes. Taught by Murphy Henry. No Tab. Sally Goodwin, Old Joe Clark, Golden Slippers, The Gold Rush, Shenandoah Breakdown. (2 hours). New lower price!

Now that you know some basic tunes and chop chords you'll love learning these jam session favorites. Folks everywhere like to play these! And these arrangements are not too hard. Murphy takes you through them note by note. D is a fun key and easy to play in! Arkansas Traveler, Soldier's Joy, 8th of January, Liberty, and Whiskey Before Breakfast.

Ronnie McCoury has made an instructional DVD that will be a boon to all learning mandolinists. Accompanied by his dad on guitar and vocals, Ronnie works through a rich repertoire of tunes and techniques, breaking each piece down to its essentials. 80-MIN. DVD � INCLUDES MUSIC TAB � LEVEL 4 Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

A bluegrass legend shares the secrets of his dynamic and innovative crosspicking style. Jesse breaks down some of the songs and instrumentals he made famous, including: Dill Pickle Rag Banks Of The Ohio Ridge Runner Farewell Blues Snowbird. A must for bluegrass mandolinists! 75-MINUTE VIDEO LEVEL 3/4 Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!.

Bluegrass-style mandolin requires a strong well-coordinated right-hand technique. In this new thirty-minute DVD, bluegrass mandolin master Joe Carr reveals his method for developing super fast, strong and accurate picking. Specific play-along exercises concentrate on alternating, combination and consecutive down picking. Also featured are Monroe style and two styles of Crosspicking. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Introduces you to a broad range of grooves and approaches available to mandolin players in bluegrass, old time, Celtic, swing and jazz. Includes: exploration of the fiddle tune "Forked Deer" in many styles, tone production and dynamics, bluegrass rhythm styles, old-time feel with open drone strings, partial chords, the "continuum" right hand in progressive bluegrass, Celtic rhythm styles, the flow/brush/texture, alternate vs.

Musicians who are known for having great tone and technique understand that a thorough command of each individual component allows them to produce a large palette of tones in the most comfortable and efficient manner.

This 2 hour DVD video offers a detailed look at one of the most celebrated mandolinists of our time. Alan covers a number of important techniques and teaches a number of songs which he has recorded: Wild Fiddler's Rag, Evening Prayer Blues, Thanks A Lot, more. Includes tab/standard booklet. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Adam covers how he approaches backup and soloing, and teaches 7 of his solos. 4 hour and 20 minutes on 2 DVDs - with booklet. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com !

Learn at the feet of a bluegrass legend! Bluegrass mandolin pioneer Herschel Sizemore demonstrates his unique style on 11 great mandolin tunes - five familiar fiddle tunes and 6 Sizemore originals. Alan Bibey is also featured, leading Herschel through a discussion and demonstration of the tunes and techniques. Tab/notation booklet included. 2 hour DVD. Download from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Learn 9 great tunes from this former IIIrd Tyme Out, and current John Cowan Band mandolinist on this new AcuTab DVD. Explore some new sounds and techniques, including alternatives to a chop rhythm and scale studies. Useful for any serious mandolinist - from advanced beginners to semi-pro players. A booklet with both tab and standard notation for each tune is also included. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com !

Zan McLeod, one of the Celtic music world's most talented bouzouki players, accompanists and arrangers, has created a fantastic lesson for beginners and experienced players alike. Zan teaches tunings, basic scales and chords, as well as pick technique and rhythmic innovations (cross picking, strumming patterns, accents and syncopations). He then explores the bouzouki through the study of traditional reels, jigs and slip jigs. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

Norman and Nancy Blake teach old-time and original instrumentals in Celtic and southern mountain tradition, plus advice on tuning, split strings, phrasing, ornaments, double-stops, tremolos, drones and more. Nine songs, including: John Brown's March Father's Hall Jack Danielson's Reel Mandolin Fanfare. 90-MINUTE DVD or VIDEO. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

A complete overview of the mandola, offering set-up instructions and proper positioning for both hands. You'll learn all of the basic chord positions, covering most major keys, and all of the basic scale patterns within these keys. New lower price!

Tim O'Brien's course will be a boon to mandolin and bouzouki (octave mandolin) players who want to improve their technique, develop ideas and learn new repertoire. Tim brings his brilliant musicianship to bear as he teaches Celtic, bluegrass and original songs, including: Down in a Willow Garden - The High Road - Lay Down Your Weary Tune - One Girl Cried - More Love - The Kid on the Mountain - and Travellers. Download now from PlayBetterBluegrass.com!

An ideal instructional DVD for anyone wanting to play Irish music. Includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, plus picking techniques. Anthony Warde shows you step by step how to play Irish traditional music on the mandolin. Each solo is then played live on the stage accompanied by some of Ireland's foremost musicians. Complete with live stage performances featuring... Vinnie Kilduff - whistle, Steve Cooney - guitar, Gerry O'Connor - fiddle, Peter Browne - button accordion.

This DVD is loaded with easy to understand basics for learning to play the mandolin. This DVD will help you play the songs you love to hear on the mandolin. Taught by the multi-talented George Goode.