mandolin
Non transposing instrument
Played by ear. Write the chord symbols above the words of the song.

The mandolin is associated with romance and Italy. The people who play this instrument are specialists in improvising beautiful melody in accompaniment to Italian love song.

The mandolin has 4 double strings, doubled in unison. It is played with a guitar pick in tremolo. The note is given its full duration with rapid up and down strokes.