Podcast Episode #8 Best Tips for Recording Sessions podcast Sep 10, 2021
 

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

  • Do you have any tips for recording sessions?
  • What microphone/s do you prefer for live shows?
  • Do you use a pickup on your acoustic mandolin?
  • Magnus’ new music video and lessons for Waltz of the Dreams
  • Microphones for...
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Octave Mandolin Chords - Waltz of the Dreams - Rhythm Lesson mandolin lesson octave mandolin youtube Sep 07, 2021

In this video, I show you how to play the chords for Waltz of the Dreams by me, Magnus Zetterlund. I play it on my octave mandolin in the key of D-major, and I include some very nice chords like the Gadd9 and Bmadd9.

In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs
  • Play-a-long...
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Mandolin Lesson - Waltz of the Dreams - Melody mandolin lesson youtube Aug 31, 2021

In this video, I show you how to play the melody for Waltz of the Dreams by me, Magnus Zetterlund.

This is a melody loaded with Nordic Folk music, and I included some hammer-ons and pull-offs that you can use for all your repertoire to make your melody playing even more expressive.

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Waltz of the Dreams - Magnus Zetterlund (Official video) mandolin performance octave mandolin performance video Aug 24, 2021

New single, released August 24th, 2021. This is a Nordic folk, mandolin original called “Waltz of the Dreams” by Magnus Zetterlund. The instruments played are mandolin, octave mandolin, and double bass.

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Hammer Ons Sixths - Mandolin Lesson for Expressive Melody Playing mandolin lesson youtube Aug 17, 2021

Here’s a lesson that puts legato playing in your toolbox.

This will make your melody playing even more expressive. It's also the perfect preparation for my upcoming tune, Waltz of the Dreams.

I’ll show you how to play hammer-ons on mandolin and we’re spicing the exercise up...

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Podcast Episode #7 Where do you find the songs that inspire you? podcast Aug 13, 2021
In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

Our Question of the Week:

•   Do you do any mandolin maintenance/repair yourself or take it to a luthier?

•   Where do you find the songs that inspire you?

•   Hayes’ new chord lesson for “It...

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It Don’t Mean a Thing - Chords - Jazz Mandolin Lesson jazz mandolin lesson youtube Aug 10, 2021

In this video, Hayes Griffin shows you the chords to the classic Duke Ellington tune “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”

After watching this video, you’ll know how to play a basic “Freddie Green” style swing rhythm pattern with common 7th chord shapes.

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Podcast Episode #6 Do you have a successful practice routine you'd like to share? podcast Jul 29, 2021
 

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

  • Do you have a successful practice routine you'd like to share?
  • Do you play any non-mandolin family instruments? If so, which ones?
  • Do you ever use alternate tunings for mandolin? If so, which ones?
  • Hayes’ new lesson for...
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Jazz Mandolin Lesson - It Don’t Mean a Thing - melody jazz mandolin lesson youtube Jul 27, 2021

In this video, Hayes Griffin shows you how to play the classic Duke Ellington tune “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”

First, Hayes teaches you a basic melody similar to what a vocalist would sing, then he breaks down how to play a simple harmonized melody using chord tones and double...

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Blue Grass Stomp - Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson - Dominant 7th Chords bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Jul 20, 2021

In this video Hayes Griffin teaches you how to play two versions of the chords to the Bill Monroe tune “Blue Grass Stomp.”

In Version 1, you will learn to use basic bluegrass chop chords to accompany this tune.

In Version 2, Hayes shows you some common dominant 7th chord shapes to...

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Mandolin Lesson - MANDOLIFE by Magnus Zetterlund - Melody mandolin lesson youtube Jul 06, 2021

In this video, I show you how to play the melody for MANDOLIFE by Magnus Zetterlund. This is a melody loaded with sun and summer that is fun to play, and I included some ornaments that you can use for all your repertoire.

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs
  • ...
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#5 What’s the most helpful tip you have gotten? podcast Jul 02, 2021
 

In this week's episode, Magnus and Hayes discuss:

  • What is the best practice advice or helpful tip you have gotten?
  • What is your favorite accessory for your mandolin?
  • We have a listen to Magnus new release: Mandolife
  • Magnus shares the first sneak peaks of his 100 years old Levin Parlour...
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