First Lessons Mandolin by Dix Bruce - Includes CD/DVD

First Lessons-Mandolin/Bk/CD/DVD..... Dix Bruce teaches the absolute basics of learning to play the mandolin from holding the pick to performing easy mandolin tunes. Students learn how to hold the mandolin correctly * how to read mandolin tablature * basic note reading * the most popular mandolin chords * how to play easy melodies in several musical styles * basic picking technique * how to tune the mandolin * and much more. Includes companion CD and 2-1/4 hour DVD. Mel Bay Publication.