Easy Jazz Lick in the style of Martin Taylor - Swing Mandolin Lesson
 jazz mandolin lesson youtube Apr 23, 2024

In this video, I want to show you a clean jazz lick in the key of F-major. 

This lick is a standard jazz 2-5-1 line I learned from the Scottish jazz guitarist Martin Taylor.

This phrase will expand your jazz vocabulary to improve your soloing and improvisation skills. It is an...

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Podcast Episode #27 The most frustrating things you’ve had to overcome in music? podcast Apr 18, 2024
 

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:

  • What is one of the most frustrating things you’ve had to overcome in music and how did you do it
  • What does your practice routine look like right now?
  • What type of pick do you prefer and why?
  • Magnus's new lesson for...
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Lonesome Moonlight Waltz by Bill Monroe // Bluegrass Mandolin Chord Lesson bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Apr 09, 2024

Welcome to our bluegrass mandolin lesson!
In this tutorial, we're diving deep into the classic tune "Lonesome Moonlight Waltz" by the legendary Bill Monroe.

For the rhythm we'll be incorporating chop chords to add that signature bluegrass flavor to the arrangement.

If you're a beginner looking...

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Play a smooth tremolo - Mandolin lesson mandolin lesson tremolo youtube Apr 03, 2024

In this video, I want to show you good exercises to improve your tremolo playing.

This mandolin technique is a measured tremolo with a six-note subdivision played very smoothly and evenly.

This is the kind of tremolo used to play bluegrass tunes like Kentucky Waltz and Lonesome Moonlight Waltz ...

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Mastering Fisher's Hornpipe with Bluegrass Mandolin Chop Chords: Step-by-Step Lesson bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Mar 28, 2024

Strumming into the world of Bluegrass mandolin?

Dive into 'Fisher's Hornpipe' with this comprehensive chords lesson!

In this tutorial, we'll explore the fundamental chords needed to play Fisher's Hornpipe authentically, using the chop chords. The chords are D, G, and A. ‘’

I will...

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Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson // Lonesome Moonlight Waltz by Bill Monroe // Melody and Tremolo Tutorial bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Mar 19, 2024

Welcome to this bluegrass mandolin lesson! In this video, we'll dive into the beautiful and haunting melody of "Lonesome Moonlight Waltz."

Throughout this tutorial, we'll break down each section of the song, exploring the melody and essential techniques that bring this classic Bill Monroe tune...

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Do THIS to play mandolin fast live-stream Mar 15, 2024

Download free tabs: https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/fastfingerbounce

In this live video replay, I’m sharing one of my favourite exercises for building speed.

The Good Stuff From These Exercises:

• Build strength and precision to your left hand fingers

• Increase the speed of the...

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Nordic Folk Music // Hultkläppens Am Polska // Octave Mandolin Lesson nordic folk octave mandolin youtube Mar 12, 2024

In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play the chords and bassline for a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Hultkläppens Am Polska (the A-minor polska by Hultklappen). This dance tune is from the region of Bergsjö, Hälsingland.

We are playing a bassline emphasising...

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Why YOU should play the octave mandolin - Mando Lessons Masterclass octave mandolin youtube Mar 08, 2024

I'm honored to give a mandolin masterclass at the biggest YouTube channel in our genre, Mando Lessons

My friend Baron Collins Hill inspired me to share my thoughts on why you should play the octave mandolin.
Make sure you check it out. 

You'll find sheet music, tabs, audio...

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Butch Baldassari's Masterful Rendition: Fisher's Hornpipe C-Part Lesson bluegrass celtic mandolin lesson youtube Feb 27, 2024

In this video, I'll show you how to play the rare but excellent C-part of Fisher's Hornpipe. I learned this part from mandolin maestro Butch Baldassari.

For me, the tune gets complete with this added third part, and I find it an excellent example of the brilliance and finesse that has made Butch...

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Mandolin Lesson // Hultkläppens Am Polska // Swedish Traditional Music mandolin lesson nordic folk youtube Feb 22, 2024

In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Hultkläppens Am Polska (the A-minor polska by Hultklappen). This dance tune is from the region of Bergsjö, Hälsingland.

The melody is archaic and energetic with an interesting twist....

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Quickly get into intermediate and advanced mandolin playing! youtube Feb 03, 2024

Join us in our free webinar dedicated to the Mandolin Fretboard! 
https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/webinar

Discover 3 Pro Tips regarding the Mandolin Fretboard that you need to know to take your playing to the next level! 

 1. The most ESSENTIAL relationship of music

 2. How...

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