I have made a New Year resolution to learn to play mandola and mandocello properly. To this end I have a copy of Mel Bay's tenor banjo method which is written entirely in the treble clef. I am aware from previous threads that some mandola and mandocello music, particularly orchestral, is written in other clefs but it is unlikely I will play in an orchestra. My aim is to play the same music on the mandola that I am now playing on mandolin.
Also I hope that once a few notes scales and chords are learnt they will apply to the mandocello, as it is the same tuning, sufficient to let me work out some simple accompaniments to the tunes.
Before I start I would like to check if there are any flaws in this plan or if I overlooked anything. Any comments will be greatly appreciated.
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