Matt C Bruno Store

Welcome to the Matt C Bruno store. Here you can find all the publications, mandolin exercises, and mandolin sheet music I have for sale. Thank you for your support!

Each mandolin instruction book tackles a specific topic and includes detailed instruction, graphics, and exercises to help you learn and grow. These books are great for beginning mandolin players looking for an introduction to mandolin playing through more advanced mandolin players looking for a good resource.

Each book in the Mandolin Primer series focuses on specific topic for easy reference and include easy to read visual diagrams and exercises in standard notation and tab.
The Introduction to Bluegrass Jamming books focus on becoming a better jammer and dives into 15 different songs (fiddle tune book coming soon!). Get all three books and save 10%!!!

The Mandolin Sheet Music and Mandolin Exercises sections are great if you’re looking for more targeted practices. These sections include standard notation and tablature I use with my students for various songs, fiddle tunes, and exercises. Many of these charts are free for private coaching students – click here if you’re interested in private coaching.

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For a limited time, when you buy a book from me & leave a review, you’ll get a free 30 minute Zoom lesson per book to help answer any questions from the book you purchased.

All books are shipped via USPS Priority mail and have a $11.00 flat rate shipping cost. Free Local Pick Up is available for those in Seattle on Wednesdays between 7:00p – 9:30p at the Machine House Brewery. Downloadable files are available for 30 days from the date of purchase on digital purchase if available. If you have questions on an existing order or a bulk purchase, please contact me.

Mandolin Instruction Books on Matt C Bruno Store

Intro to Bluegrass Jamming

Volume 1: Vocal Songs

$39.99
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Introduction to Bluegrass Jamming by Matt C Bruno is an easy to follow guide book to help you play at a bluegrass jam with confidence on the mandolin, guitar, banjo, fiddle, or bass. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, this instructional book teaches the essential skills needed to play bluegrass music in a group setting.

With easy-to-follow diagrams, hands-on exercises, and practical tips, Introduction to Bluegrass Jamming will help you transition from playing alone to making music with others. Whether you’re looking to jam at festivals, local meetups, or with friends, this book will give you the skills to jump in and play along.

Get off the sidelines and in to the jam with the Introduction to Bluegrass Jamming!

$39.99
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Mandolin Primer Vol 1

Chords and Progressions

$29.99
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Learning to play chords is a big first step in learning to play mandolin. The Mandolin Primer Volume 1: Chords & Progressions isn’t a “100,000,000 chord shapes bible” but rather a tailored guide designed to be a quick reference.

You’ll be walked through the basics of what chords are, the standard 1 4 5 chords (as well as the 2 and 6) in all popular keys (C, G, D, A, E, B, and Bb). Then the guide covers 13 popular chord progressions so you can practice using these chords.

This book is perfect for beginners to intermediate players looking to enhance their rhythm playing.

$29.99
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Mandolin Primer Vol 2

Major Scales

$29.99
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Whether you’re learning fiddle tunes or just want to improve your solo breaks, understanding how scales work and being able to play them across the neck is really importat.

The Mandolin Primer Vol 2: Major Scales book dives into major Arpeggios, the Major Pentatonic Scale, and Major Diatonic scales for the most popular keys (C, G, D, A, E, B, Bb) as well as som “keyless” patterns.

Each section includes exercises and some riffs to help you get started playing these scales today.

This book is perfect for beginners to intermediate players looking to enhance their solo playing.

$29.99
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Exclusive Matt C Bruno Store Three Book Bundle! 10% Discount

Mandolin & Bluegrass Jamming Book Bundle – Master Chords, Scales, and Jamming

Get all three for 10% off!
$89.97

Get the complete learning experience with this three-book bundle, designed to take your mandolin and bluegrass skills to the next level. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your technique, this bundle covers chords, scales, and jamming fundamentals—all at a 10% discount when you buy together!

📚 Included in This Bundle:

🎵 Mandolin Primer Volume One: Chords and Progressions
🎵 Mandolin Primer Volume Two: Major Scales
🎵 Introduction to Bluegrass Jamming

🎶 Why Buy the Bundle?

✅ Save 10% when you get all three books together
✅ Perfect for beginners to intermediate players looking to improve fast
✅ Covers chords, scales, and jamming—everything you need to start playing
✅ Includes color fretboard diagrams, exercises, and practical song examples

Get all three for 10% off!
$89.97

Mandolin Exercises

Picking Hand

$4.99
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Over 55 different focused picking hand drills to enhance your mandolin picking precision, timing, speed, and control.

Exercises are designed to build accuracy and fluidity, helping mandolin players develop a stronger, more consistent right-hand technique. The exercises in this chart are essential for those looking to refine their playing and improve articulation in bluegrass and beyond.

This is a downloadable chart. Download links expire within 30 days of purchase.

$4.99
Downloadable

Cycle of 4ths Arpeggio

Matt C Bruno - Arpeggio Exercises - Cycle of 4ths

$2.99
Downloadable

Looking for a great warm up for practices? These Arpeggio Exercises take you through the 1 4 and 5 for all 12 keys using the Cycle of 4ths. This is a great start for any practice or pre-gig workout!

This is a downloadable chart. Download links expire within 30 days of purchase.

$2.99
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Mandolin Sheet Music

Blackberry Blossom

$2.99
Downloadable

Dive into the timeless bluegrass tune Blackberry Blossom with this mandolin arrangement by Matt C Bruno.

This sheet music features both the melody and harmony parts, allowing you to explore intricate double stops and the rich dynamics of this traditional fiddle tune. Designed for intermediate and advanced players, this arrangement is perfect for solo performances, duo play, or jamming. Enhance your mandolin skills with a classic tune and expand your understanding of harmony and phrasing.

Billy in the Lowground

$3.99
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Learn and master Billy in the Lowground with this detailed mandolin arrangement by Matt C Bruno. This sheet music includes two different voicing options for the melody and a harmonized second voice, providing a full and dynamic take on this classic fiddle tune.

Perfect for solo mandolin practice, duo mandolin performances, or jam sessions, this arrangement helps players refine their technique while exploring harmony on the mandolin.

Ideal for beginner mandolinist and intermediate players.

This is a downloadable chart. Download links expire within 30 days of purchase.

$3.99
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East Tennessee Blues

$2.99
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Explore the swinging, bluesy feel of East Tennessee Blues with this mandolin arrangement by Matt C Bruno. This sheet music includes both the melody and harmony parts, offering a full, dynamic take on this classic tune.

This tune is ideal for intermediate and advanced players, this arrangement helps develop phrasing, articulation, and ensemble playing skills.

Perfect for solo mandolin study, mandolin duets, or jam sessions.

This is a downloadable chart. Download links expire within 30 days of purchase.

$2.99
Downloadable

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