WAYNE'S friendly and FUN approach to learning has taught tens of 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. He then leads the beginner down the path of being able to IMPROVISE on the melody by adding several simple rhythms. With Wayne's help, you'll soon be jamming up a storm. Guaranteed. Includes a link to online audio.

Parts of the Manolin(ist)
Come in the Door!
Bluegrass Mandolin
Important Stuff
Tuning Your Mandolin
The Strings of the Mandolin
How to Hold the Mandolin
How to Hold the Pick
Tablature or "Tab" for Ignoramuses
The Key of G
The G Scale
Your First Tune!
Joy to the World
Mandolin Chords
Amazing Grace
Angel Band
Cryin' Holy Unto the Lord
Don't This Road Look Rough & Rocky?
Down the Road
East Virginia
Handsome Molly
John Hardy
Keep on the Sunny Side of Life
Little Maggie
Blue Ridge Mountains
Nine Pound Hammer
Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms
Shady Grove
Will the Circle Be Unbroken?
Playing in the Key of A
Cripple Creek
House of the Rising Sun
I've Just Seen the Rock of Ages
Paul and Silas
The Key of F
Banks of the Ohio
Bury Me Beneath the Willow
Knoxville Girl
The Key of C
Dig a Hold in the Meadow
I've Been All Aroune This World
WIldwood Flower
The Key of D
In the Pines
Midnight on the Stormy Deep
Soldier's Joy
How to Jam
Mandolin Rhythms in 2/4 or 4/4 Time
Mandolin Rhythms in Waltz or 3/4 Time
Harmony Chord Positions
Simple Rhythm Chord Positions
Tune & Audio Index
Native Ground Books & Music