Rolling Waves, The: Mandolin Lesson

G’day! In The Rolling Waves: Mandolin Lesson, we’ll take a look at the basic melody of the tune for the intermediate picker. The Rolling Waves is a traditional Irish jig in the key of D. It has a sweet melody, while the 6/8 time signature presents a challenge for the technique.

The first video lesson is available free below.

The full lesson is available to members, which:

  • Includes 2 video lessons;
  • Includes the PDF tab/notation for the entire break;
  • Also includes MP3 play-along & backing tracks for 3 tempos.

Full membership gives you access to all video lessons, tabs & charts!

The PDF tab & notation only is also available to purchase separately below:

Lesson #1:

  • Learn the break for part A;
  • Exercises for the left hand position, finger choice & right hand technique;
  • Slow & medium tempo play through the complete part A, with repeats.

Lesson #2:

  • Learn the break for part B;
  • Exercises to improve fluency & speed;
  • Play through the entire form (A A B B).

The Rolling Waves: Mandolin Lesson #2

The Rolling Waves: Mandolin Lesson #2

Lesson #3: 

Members Only
  • MP3 play-along & backing tracks at 3 tempos.