I personally find Irish jigs sound lovely on the mandolin, but these can be quite difficult, so probably not best for the madolin. If you are just starting then i would recommend playing songs you already know- so you will recognise if you are making mistakes. This is quite a nice tutorial for an easy song;
http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=_kt6d_cf6z4
The mandolin can be challenging to learn due to its unique tuning and fingerpicking technique, but with practice and dedication, it is possible to become proficient.
They use a mandolin in the song Blood, Sex, and Booze. This was on the album Warning and it was played by Billie Joe Armstrong
Learning the mandolin can be challenging, as it requires practice and dedication to master the instrument's unique techniques and playing style.
Both instruments can be challenging to play, it depends on the age and the child. Mandolin, can be challenging... Maybe it'd be a good idea for the child to test both intstruments and see which works best for him or her.
D'Addario mandolin strings are the choice of professionals worldwide.
Mandolin kitchen slicers have many uses. They are great for slicing items to uniform thickness. One place you can learn more about the slicer is http://www.suite101.com/content/food-and-vegetable-mandolin-kitchen-slicers-a121465.
Ry Cooder
Yes, pretty sure
In the film "Love Birds," the mandolin for the song "Malargale" was played by the renowned musician U. Srinivas. He is celebrated for his exceptional skills on the mandolin and has collaborated with A.R. Rahman on several projects, contributing to the film's beautiful soundtrack.
That song is called "Mandolin Rain."
Sam Bush
In the movie Lawless, when Jack Bondurant goes into the bar and sees Bertha playing mandolin with the band, he plays the Coolio song.