by Wayne Erbsen

Book with Instructional CD $19.95

Wayne's friendly and FUN approach to learning to play the mandolin has taught thousands of total beginners to play bluegrass music. Join the club! In this, his 26th book, Wayne cuts through the clutter and confusion of learning to play with his SIMPLE approach to playing the melody on the mandolin . He leads the beginner down the path of being able to IMPROVISE by adding simple rhythms to easy bluegrass mandolin songs. With Wayne’s help, you’ll soon be jamming up a storm. Guaranteed! Includes instructional CD, plus complete lyrics to all 28 songs. 9"x 12", 80 pages. This book is guaranteed to help the beginner learn to play the mandolin. (How many books come with a personal guarantee by the author?)

You WILL learn to play and improvise on: Amazing Grace, Angel Band, Banks of the Ohio, Bury Me Beneath the Willow, Cripple Creek, Cryin Holy Unto the Lord, Dig a Hole in the Meadow, Don't This Road Look Rough and Rocky?, Down the Road, East Virginia, Handsome Molly, In the Pines, I’ve Been All Around This World, I’ve Just Seen the Rock of Ages, John Hardy, Keep on the Sunny Side of Life, Knoxville Girl, Little Maggie, Midnight on the Stormy Deep, My Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nine Pound Hammer, Paul and Silas, Shady Grove, Soldier’s Joy, Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Wildwood Flower, Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

You’ll Also Learn... How to Tune, How to Hold the Mandolin, The Best Way to Hold the Pick, How to Read Tablature, Harmony Chord Positions, Simple Mandolin Chords, How to Play Harmony, Playing in the Dreaded Key of F, How to Jam, Playing Different Rhythms, How to Play Simply but RIGHT, Vintage Photos, Friendly Advice.

"This book is an excellent addition to the beginning mandolin books that are currently available. If you are thinking about learning mandolin, this is the book to buy." --Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

"Your book is the Bible to getting started. If a happy customer is the best salesmen, I hope my endorsement will sell a few more books.  Again thank you very much." Sincerely, --Chris and Sandy B.

"You’re right there! Terrific stuff." --Ron Bacon

"If you've never picked up a mandolin before, this book will give you all the instruction you need to go from 'complete ignoramus' to 'not too shabby.'"  --Marie Gantz, recent ignoramus

"Finally! A mandolin instructional book & CD that's easy to understand and gets you started playing many bluegrass songs." --Ralph Julian

WAYNE ERBSEN CAN EVEN TEACH A FROG TO PLAY THE MANDOLIN!