Mel Bay Publications
Level : Beginning-Intermediate
50 Tunes Volume 1 for Mandolin is one book in a 5-book series
Traditional, Old Time, Bluegrass & Celtic Solos


The 50 Tunes series is a collection of Bluegrass, Old Time and Celtic tunes for ensembles, families and individuals. This book contains the same 50 tunes as those found in the other 4 books of the series, but carefully designed for the mandolin.

The melodies in this book range from simple to advanced. Many tunes contain a harmony part to match the melody. 50 Tunes Volume 1 for Mandolin is designed for "flatpicking" on the mandolin. Flatpicking is a style, prevalent in Celtic and Bluegrass music which features fast soloing with a single, flat pick. All parts are written in mandolin tablature and standard notation. Companion CD’s included.

Titles:

• Battle Cry of Freedom
• Blackberry Blossom
• Cherokee Shuffle
• Cotton Patch Rag
• Devil's Dream
• Down Yonder
• Gardenia Waltz
• Indian's Farewell Waltz
• Mississippi Hornpipe
• Old Joe Clark
• Sailor's Hornpipe
• Saint Anne's Reel
• Uncle Joe

and many more