While mandolins are favored by country, folk and bluegrass musicians, we, Puerto Ricans favor it as well. We love the mandolin for its unique tone and scale and find it apt for the vibrancy of Puerto Rican music. Learn to play Puerto Rican music on the mandolin from the very beginning. This book takes you through in very easy steps. Written in a step-by-step instructional format, author Samuel Ramos teaches you the basics right from theory, parts of a mandolin and posture while playing a mandolin. These basics will ensure your foundation is sound and ready to be built on Further on, he teaches you about an array of topics that include chords and arpeggios, dynamics and tempo and, major and minor scales. Written in English and Spanish, the book offers you the convenience to learn in a language comfortable for you. Features: A thorough guide that starts at the very beginning Written in English and Spanish Step-by-step instructions A beautiful testament to Puerto Rican music and its heritage Enjoy the process of learning to play the mandolin with Puerto Rican music. The experience, in itself is a fulfilling one and you wouldn't want to stop after you're hooked to the mandolin and our gorgeous, heart-thumping Puerto Rican music