Gain an understanding of mandolin fretboard, music theory, technique and improvisation through the use of arpeggios. As he teaches, Mike provides a personal back-up band so you can play-along. He starts with basic first position triads then moves through every position on the fingerboard. Major, minor, 7th, 6th, diminished and other forms follow and before long you'll be using them in a variety of rhythmic and musical styles. Intermediate. Note/tab included as PDF on the disc. 80 min.