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Introduction
- A. An Orientation
B. A Methodology Approach
C. Importance of a Strong Foundation
Chapter 1
- A. A Brief History of the Mandolin
B. The Parts of a Mandolin
C. Construction of a Mandolin
D. Importance of Proper Set-Up
E. Bridge Placement: How to Adjust for Proper Intonation
F. String Action: How to Adjust for Proper String Height
Chapter 2
- A. Gauge of Strings
B. Choice of Picks
C. Mandolin Straps
D. Learning Materials for Mandolin
Chapter 3
- A. Tuning Tools: The Electronic Tuner
B. Tuning Your Mandolin
C. How to tune relative to the mandolin.
Chapter 4
- A. Proper Right-Hand Position
B. You’re First Right-Hand Exercise
C. Proper Left-Hand Position
D. Your First Left-Hand Exercise
Chapter 5
- A. Chords: Key of G- Learn your first chord progression.
B. Rhythm Techniques: Combining rhythm with your first chords.
C. 4/4 Rhythm
D. 3/4 Rhythm (Waltz Time)
E. Chords: Key of C- Learn your second chord progression.
F. Chords: Key of D- Learn your third chord progression.
G. Chords: Key of A- Learn your fourth chord progression.
Chapter 6
- Advanced Right-Hand Exercises
A. Chord Arpeggios
B. Cross picking Exercise
C. Tremolo Exercises
Chapter 7
- Advanced Left-Hand Exercises
A. Hammer-Ons
B. Pull-Offs
C. Slides
D. Combining Left-Hand Exercises
Chapter 8
- Scale Studies
A. The G- Scale
B. The C- Scale
C. The D- Scale
D. The A- Scale
Chapter 9
- First Melodies
A. Dixie
B. Shenandoah
C. Beethoven's Ninth
Chapter 10
- Fiddle Tune Style
A. Arkansas Traveler
B. Soldier's Joy
C. Devil's Dream
Chapter 11
- Shuffle Rhythms
A. Old Joe Clark
B. Boil Them Cabbage Down
C. Cross picking
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