In this worksheet there are multiple versions of the open position G major scales & arpeggios for the mandolin, plus a number of exercise variations to practice.
Category Archives: Mandolin
Forked Deer: Mandolin
Learn to play the traditional fiddle tune Forked Deer with this video lesson. The arrangement includes a number of variations and licks within both parts A & B. Go to lesson...
Swallowtail Jig, The: Mandolin Lesson
Learn to play The Swallowtail Jig on the mandolin with this video lesson. Go to lesson...
Notes on the Fretboard: Mandolin
This reference sheet contains a visual representation of the notes found on the mandolin’s fretboard. Also included on the worksheet is a visual representation of the common chord patterns on the fretboard using the Nashville Number System.
Chords: Mandolin
Open & closed position chord charts for the mandolin.
Beginner’s Mandolin Songbook, The
12 Popular Songs Arranged for Easy Mandolin: Bluegrass, Old Time & Celtic Favourites!
This collection of songs for the beginner mandolin player has been arranged by Heath Joyce, in a graded sequence in their standard keys. Please Note: This is not a beginner method, only a songbook, so some prior knowledge is required, eg. Go to lesson...
Movable Major Pentatonic Scale: Mandolin Lesson
Learn to play the first pattern from the ‘Mandolin Pentatonic Scales’ worksheet in this video lesson! Knowing how to play movable patterns on the mandolin is crucial in any style of music. In these videos you will learn how to play the first and second scales and also how to move them to different keys all over the fretboard. Go to lesson...
I’ll Fly Away: Mandolin Lesson
A movable break to the song “I’ll Fly Away”. This break can be shifted to be played in any key! Go to lesson...
Shuckin’ The Corn: Mandolin Lesson
Learn how to play ‘Shuckin’ The Corn’ on the mandolin in this video lesson! 3 variations, with slow, up close video, TAB & notation & a practice backing track. If you pick with any banjo players, this is a tune you better have under your fingers! Go to lesson...
Bury Me Beneath The Willow: Mandolin
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...