(Mandolin). Just like Book 1, Book 2 of The Hal Leonard Mandolin Method is designed for anyone just learning to play mandolin. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play. Topics covered include: modes and scales * time signatures * transposing * fretboard positions * solos and duets * styles spanning blues, bluegrass, Celtic, ragtime and more Book/online audio edition is also available separately.