Mandolin Basics is a companion guide book to a tune book titled, 50 Tunes for Mandolin which is a book of tunes that range from beginner to intermediate levels. Mandolin Basics guides the new mandolin player through the tunes in 50 Tunes for Mandolin in a manner that makes sense. Mandolin Basics is also a basic theory book that teaches the mandolin player how to read and understand mandolin tablature and notation, chord diagrams, picking exercises, fingering on the mandolin fingerboard, and more.
If you don’t own a copy of the 50 Tunes for Mandolin book, you can either pick one up at your local music store or order one online. If you wish to order one online, simply type 50 Tunes for Mandolin in your internet browser. 50 Tunes for Mandolin is published by Mel Bay Publications. See the book cover attached below (so that you know what you’re looking for).