Hal Leonard's Play Mandolin Today! is part of the the ultimate self-teaching method series - designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and a professional-quality CD with 86 full-demo tracks This mandolin method can be used by students who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD This complete guide to the basics covers: songs, chords and melodies;