The Ultimate Beginner Series Bluegrass Mandolin Basics & Beyond Virtuoso bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Dennis Caplinger, with the able assistance of John Moore, Kenny Blackwell and Bill Bryson, guides you through all the Bluegrass basics and beyond. You'll learn classic Bluegrass mandolin techniques-all in the context of classic Bluegrass standards. Beginning with basic left- and right-hand techniques, Dennis guides you through developing great backup parts, playing solos and working with a bluegrass band. Learn technique through up-close camera angles. Play-along with a virtuoso Bluegrass band and then try the "minus-one" play-along tracks. Printable PDF TAB files make it easy to practice at your own pace and the amazing performance footage will inspire you to attain new levels of musicianship. DVD.