G’day! In this Back Side of Albany: Mandolin Lesson, we’ll take a look at a fun & challenging arrangement for the beginner & intermediate picker, containing 2 variations of the melody for both Part A & B. Back Side of Albany is a traditional American reel in the key of Em (dorian).
The first variation is the basic melody, perfect for the advancing beginner, while the second variation contains more embellishments on the melody including triplet eighth notes.
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which:
- Includes 4 video lessons;
- Includes the PDF tab & notation for the entire break;
- Also includes MP3 play-along & backing tracks for 3 tempos.
The PDF tab & notation only is also available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Learn the first variation for part A;
- Tips for learning the variation.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the first variation for part B;
- Tips for learning the variation.
Back Side of Albany: Mandolin Lesson #2
Lesson #3:
- Learn the second variation for part A;
- Tips for learning the variation.
Back Side of Albany: Mandolin Lesson #3
Lesson #4:
- Learn the second variation for part B;
- Tips for learning the variation.
Back Side of Albany: Mandolin Lesson #4
Lesson #5:
Members Only- MP3 play-along & backing tracks at 3 tempos.