Mandolin Book Reviews


Don Julin wrote this book, Mandolin Exercises for Mandolin, as a follow-up to his best-selling book, Mandolin for Dummies. In his new book, he lays out the basic techniques and practice regimen that will form the basis for every mandolin player's daily routine. Read more here.


Brian Oberlin, master of bluegrass, swing, and now Italian classical mandolin, has written a book to go along with his new recording, Capriccio Fantastico, and together they provide an excellent introduction to the art of the Italian duo-style solo mandolin. If you are looking to venture into this mandolin genre, you couldn't find a better way to do it. Read more here.