G’day! In this mandolin lesson we’ll take a look at Billy in the Low Ground, a popular fiddle tune played in the key of C. There are 2 variations in this arrangement, a basic, intermediate version and a more advanced variation. The lesson also includes technical work which covers some of the fundamental technique required for the tune & your general playing! Go to lesson...
Category Archives: Intermediate Mandolin
Chop Chord Shortcuts: Mandolin
Are you having trouble playing the 4 finger chop chord? Well this lesson is for you! Here we’ll take a look at easy ways to play chop chords using only 2 or 3 notes. The lesson has 3 parts:
- In the first lesson we’ll take a look at 3 easy major chop chords and practice playing along in a standard I IV V chord progression.
Arpeggios: Mandolin Lesson
G’day! In this mandolin lesson we’ll take a look at some of the major & minor arpeggios found on the mandolin. Arpeggios form an important part of melody & improvisation, so it’s well worth getting your finger’s around them! The first video lesson focuses on the open position patterns, and in the second video we’ll take a look at movable arpeggios. Go to lesson...
Hand Me Down My Walking Cane: Mandolin Lesson
G’day! In this mandolin lesson we’ll take a look at a break for the song Hand Me Down My Walking Cane. The arrangement is in the key of A, but uses only closed positions, so can be easily transposed to any key.
Here’s the preview and part 1 of the lesson:
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Fisher’s Hornpipe: Mandolin Lesson
G’day! In this mandolin lesson we’ll take a look at Fisher’s Hornpipe, a great traditional tune in the key of D.
Here’s the preview and lesson for Part A:
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Bill Cheatham: Mandolin Lesson
Hey! In this mandolin lesson we’ll learn Bill Cheatham.
Here’s the preview and in depth lesson for Part A
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Double Stops: Mandolin Lesson
Learn 4 easy to use, movable double stops! Double stops are an important part of playing the mandolin. They can be used in a variety of ways to bring harmony and texture to a melody and accompaniment.
Double Stop Video Lesson
Angeline The Baker: Mandolin Lesson
An arrangement of Angeline The Baker for the mandolin! In this arrangement, there are 3 different versions.
Here’s the preview and lesson for variation #1:
Go to lesson... Deck The Halls: Mandolin Lesson
An arrangement of the Christmas Carol “Deck The Halls” for the mandolin. In the key of G, this arrangement has 2 versions. The first is the basic melody, while the second is an advanced, bluegrass inspired version.