This book is an essential compilation of songs, solos, and techniques that every mandolin player should know. The book is aimed at beginning and intermediate mandolinists, and contains 40 mandolin solos of all-time favorite Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Gospel songs. The written music includes melodies, tablature, chords, and all the solos can be heard at both slow and regular speeds on the companion downloadable online audio. Included are easy open string solos, closed position moveable and transposable solos, solos with tremolo, double stops, bluesy solos, crosspicking solos, and backup mandolin parts. This book has everything you need to play great solos in jam sessions and performances! Includes access to online audio.