This book sets out to teach the reader how to play the mandolin by using inspiring music from some of the great musical traditions of the world especially arranged for the instrument. Includes CD!Ideal for the complete beginner there is no need for any previous musical knowledge.Invaluable for the existing player/improver looking for fresh ideas and exciting new tunes. By working through this …

Swedish fiddle music has been greatly influenced by the surrounding countries. Evidence of this can be found in the names of some types of tunes such as Polska from Poland Schottis (a schottische) from Scotland and Engelskafrom England. Other popular types of tunes included in this collection are gånglåt which is a kind of march brudmarsch which is a wedding tune skänklåt which is played at w…