This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Irish
mandolin playing. As well as being a complete guide for the absolute
beginner, this book also contains a mine of information, useful tips and
ideas for the experienced player. The book takes the reader from the
basics of the mandolin right through to more advanced topics such as
creating variations, emphasis, improvisation, playing with other
musicians, practicing effectively and much more.
All the tunes
and key exercises in the book are included on the accompanying
downloadable online audio. There is no need to read conventional music
notation as all the music is written in easy-to-read mandolin tablature.
However, for those interested in learning about music notation there is
a handy section on this subject tailored specifically to the
mandolinist as well as a chapter on modes.