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...
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Cluck Old Hen: Banjo Lesson
Learn how to play ‘Cluck Old Hen’ in a 3-finger style arrangement on the 5-string banjo. Tuned in G modal (sawmill), this lesson contains two variations. 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...
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...
Ragtime Annie: Mandolin
Learn how to play the traditional fiddle tune ‘Ragtime Annie’ 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...
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...
Red Haired Boy: Mandolin
Here’s a straight ahead version of ‘Red Haired Boy’ on the mandolin with a handful of double stops thrown in for good measure! This tune always gets knocked out in a session, it’s a must know! Go to lesson...
Boston Boy: Mandolin
Learn to play this Bluegrass fiddle tune ‘Boston Boy’ on the mandolin with this video lesson. In the key of C, this break is inspired by the fiddle playing of Kenny Baker.
Black Mountain Rag: Mandolin
Learn to play the traditional Old Time/Bluegrass fiddle tune ‘Black Mountain Rag’ on the mandolin with the help of this video & tablature. There are 2 breaks; the first in the key of D, then moving into the key of A.