G’day! In this mandolin lesson we’ll take a look at a movable break for the song ‘Nine Pound Hammer’. Recorded in the key of A, the break is using a closed position major blues scale and double stops, so can be transposed to any key! The lesson also includes technical work which covers the major blues scale & double stop shapes required for the tune & and how to then transpose the break.
Lesson #1 – In the first lesson we’ll take a look at:
- The melody for the first 8 bars;
- Slide technique.
Lesson #2 – In the second lesson we’ll take a look at:
- The melody for the second half of the break;
- Slides;
- Staccato Rhythm.
Lesson #3 – In the third lesson we’ll take a look at:
- Closed position Major Blues Scale & Major Blues Scale with added b5 & b7;
- Double stop positions used in the tune;
- How to transpose the break.
Lesson #4 – Backing Tracks & Play-Along
- MP3 backing tracks & play-along at 3 tempos;
- Technical Worksheet with MP3 examples.
The full lesson is available to members, which:
- Includes all 3 lessons;
- Includes the PDF tab & notation;
- PDF Technical Work chart (scales & double stops);
- Also includes backing tracks & play-along for 3 tempos.
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