New to mandolin

[Dave1066]

I just reread my post and it was not my intention to criticize Joe's book but I meant to say that I doubted Joe would have meant anyone needed to sight read in order to learn to read. I certainly did not realize that my comment came across as a criticism of the book but I meant it to be a criticism of the Amazon reviewer.

So sorry for how my comment sounded.

Ah don't worry, no need to be sorry, I don't always explain myself very clearly. Its been pointed out to me online and in real life before. I just wanted to make it clear for xav88 sake. What you mention in your statement above, makes perfect sense to me now.

[Christopher Stetson]

[QUOTE=xav88;1590737] "And no renting where I am to be honest."

If you are interested in starting on lute, look at the Lute Society of America's rental program: http://lutesocietyofamerica.org/Lute-Rental-Program It's not inexpensive, but cheaper than buying a lute, even a beginner model. I play both lute and mandolin; one does not preclude the other, but I find I never play Renaissance music on mandolin.

[xav88]

Thank you. Ill look into it