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