Mandolin was originally termed mandolas and then mandolinas. It was eventually evolved in the 17th and 18th century. Mandolin is a principal element in regards to bluegrass and jazz. There are also mandolin orchestras and numerous music made with this amazing instrument in recent developments. Now days there is also the "crossover" instrument termed the "mandolin banjo". One simple mandolin lesson focusing in the history and nature in the instrument explains that mandolins come in a few forms like "tater bug" and flat back. My websites: Kentucky Mandolin 97