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. Starts with the most common chords - G, C, D and A, then teaches how to combine these with rhythm techniques & strum in time. More advanced techniques and many tunes follow - melodies, fiddle style & shuffle rhythms. Beginning/intermediate. 2 hours, 20 min. New lower price!