The essential treatise from the master of Neopolitan mandolin technique now accessible to the English-speaking student. Volume I: Parts 1, 2, and 3 (Op. 37-39) covers basics of playing, and presents a thorough approach to mastery of the all-important tremolo; demonstrates a variety of pick strokes; contains an in-depth exploration of 22 dynamic, rhythmic, and other musical notations, both general and including techniques specific to the Neopolitan classical style; and provides a meticulous study of the first five fretboard playing positions, including chromatic and scale studies in all keys. Coil-bound. Notation only. 108 pp.