This 32 page book and CD set by Larry McCabe can be used by all beginning and early intermediate fiddle players, no prior playing experience or note reading ability is required. Each mandolin tune is written in standard notation and tablature. The tablature staff (located underneath the muisc staff) shows the string and finger position of each note. Learning how to read tablature is a simple task that requires only a few minutes. 23 songs includes in the book. The Companion CD includes each of the songs to play along plus a track of tuning notes to help tune your fiddle.