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The four horizontal lines in this figure represent the four pairs of strings on the mandolin, with the first string e being the top line and the fourth string g being the bottom line. It is perfect for beginners or advanced players who want to learn a different style of playing. Playing simple scales free online mandolin lessons. This book and cd are available in spiral bound hardcopy form, on cdrom, or as a digital download. Standard notation, tablature and chords for the celtic mandolin roots and blues mandolin.
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