This manual teaches how to play ADAD tuned Bouzouki, the preferred tuning of Mauro Pagani and Fabrizio De Andre.

Niall O'Callanain and Tommy Walsh. Not merely a tutor but also an introduction to an instrument which is playing an increasing role in the continuous development of Irish music.

Tim O'Brien's course will be a boon to mandolin and bouzouki players who want to improve their technique, develop ideas and learn new repertoire.Whether he's breaking down a irish slip jig, an old time mountain ballad, a bluegrass tune or an original country/pop song, Tim brings his brilliant musicianship and formidable technique to bear, making these pieces fun and enlightening for learning players.

The bouzouki is a vital part of the instrumental line-up of many Irish session and performing bands, Zan McLeod, one of the Celtic music world's most talented bouzouki players, accompanists and arrangers, has created a lesson that is comprehensive enough to be of great value to beginners and experienced players alike.With the help of button Accordion virtuoso Billy McComisky, Zan explores the bouzouki through the study of traditional reels, jigs and slip jigs. You'll learn to play in several keys using ringing drone strings, moving lines, chord substitutions, harmonized scales and counter melodies, all designed to enhanced your accompaniments. The tunes you'll be working on include 'Lady Anne Montgomery', The Galway Rambler', 'Kesh Jig', 'Barney Bralligan's' and 'The Butterfly'.Music and tab enclosed.