Learn to play the bluegrass classic ‘Bury Me Beneath The Willow’ in a closed position, meaning it can be played in any key! There are two variations, the first is played using tremolo which is great for slower tempos. If the tempo is a little quicker though, the second variation is played using eighth notes and fits perfectly! Go to lesson...
Category Archives: Intermediate Mandolin
Big Sandy River: Mandolin Lesson
Learn how to play the traditional Old Time/Bluegrass fiddle tune ‘Big Sandy River’ on the mandolin with this video lesson. This version contains 2 breaks with a number of variations for both Parts A & B. Go to lesson...
Waltzing Matilda: Mandolin
Learn to play the Australian bush song ‘Waltzing Matilda’ on the mandolin with this video lesson. Played in the Key of G, there are two versions, the basic melody and a bluegrass inspired version of the melody arranged for Pickin’ Lessons. Go to lesson...
Ragtime Annie: Mandolin
Learn how to play the traditional fiddle tune ‘Ragtime Annie’ on the mandolin with this video lesson. Go to lesson...
Temperance Reel: Mandolin
Learn to play Temperance Reel on the mandolin with this video lesson. Go to lesson...
Liberty: Mandolin
Learn to play Liberty on the mandolin with this video lesson. This is my arrangement with a bit of crosspicking thrown in for good measure! Go to lesson...
Ode To Joy (Crosspicking Study): Mandolin
Learn to play Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ on the mandolin using a crosspicking technique in this video lesson. This is a great study to help improve your crosspicking control. Go to lesson...
Cherokee Shuffle: Mandolin
Learn to play Cherokee Shuffle on the mandolin with this video lesson. This is always a popular tune at sessions, so get it under your fingers! Go to lesson...
Black Nag, The: Mandolin
Learn to play traditional Celtic tune ‘The Black Nag’ on the mandolin with this video lesson & tablature. Go to lesson...
Hobart’s Transformation: Mandolin & Banjo
Learn to play the Celtic tune ‘Hobart’s Transformation’ on the banjo & mandolin (00:43) with the help of this video & TAB.
