Hello

[mattcymru]

Just though id say a quick hello, only bought a mandolin yesterday and am gonna attempt to learn this fine instrument http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif i already play a little guitar badly so want to be able to do the same on the mando http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

any starting off tips be muchly appreciated!

thanks

Matt

[adgefan]

Hi Matt, are you in Wales by any chance?

If you want to start with the very basics, I recommend Simon Mayor's instructional books. They are a good way to lay the foundations, then you can move on to more specific things for the kind of music you want to play.

[mattcymru]

yes i am in wales http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif where can i get Simon's book from?

thanks

[Treetopper]

Welcome to the Cafe, you will learn lots from the varied group of members. Enjoy

[adgefan]

Matt, you can get Simon's books from www.mandolin.co.uk

[mattcymru]

thanks guys http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif is anyone good at transribing on here by the way?