In this mandolin lesson we’ll take a look at some ‘Waltz Time’ Licks using the blues scale, major blues scale and arpeggios. Waltz time is the 3/4 time signature & all of these examples are in the key of A, but are movable in both open & closed positions. Other techniques we’ll be focusing on are down stroke picking, double stops & tremolo. The licks & concepts in this lesson will be suited to the advancing intermediate picker, wanting to develop their improvising skills.
This is the sixth licks lesson for the mandolin, make sure you start with Hot Pentatonic Licks: Mandolin Lesson where we cover some of the scales we’ll be using, plus there are a bunch more licks to learn first! Each of the different licks from the lessons can be used in combination for either soloing or back up, so make sure you’ve checked them out!
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which:
- Includes 2 video lessons covering the licks & techniques;
- Includes the PDF tab/notation worksheet with all the example licks.
The PDF worksheet with the ‘Waltz Time’ Licks tab/standard notation is available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Learn the first 4 licks;
- Techniques covered in the lesson include: tremolo, pentatonic scales, double stops, picking & articulation.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the remainder of the licks;
- Techniques covered: up the neck/closed position licks, double stops, arpeggios, rhythm;
- Summary & how to begin developing your own ideas.
‘Waltz Time’ Licks: Mandolin Lesson #2