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23 Jun, 2021
Avoid this book
I was busy following P Gelling's lessons, but couldn't understand the fingering (which finger to use for the various frets) he proposes. Very uncomfortable gymnastics of the fingers is required by his instructions.
As a beginner, I initially just accepted his instruction, but subsequently referred to other www sites for illumination. It’s as well I did. Per multiple sources (including the oracle, Mandolin Cafe) the fingering I learnt from Gelling is utterly incorrect, and I now have to relearn my mandolin fingering.
I cannot understand where Gelling is coming from. It seems perverse to teach something as fundamental as fingering incorrectly, or is there some weird and wonderful reason for his approach?
I suggest that if you are a mandolin beginner, avoid this book.
23 Jun, 2021
Instructions please
I have responded positively regarding the string winder, BUT as a beginner, instructions as to how to use it would have been more than useful. I must now interrogate on www how to use it.
An instruction leaflet would be easier.
25 Oct, 2018
Does the job
Well constructed, durable, good quality