Bingsjö Lilla Långdans - Chord Tutorial | Traditional Nordic Folk Octave Mandolin Lesson

If you've been following me for a while, you know how much I love the octave mandolin. Here's a perfect beginner tune if you want to try this lovely instrument. This lesson covers basic open chords with a little bass-line twist. 

Play the chord accompaniment for "Bingsjö Lilla Långdans" - a beautiful traditional Swedish long dance tune. This lesson works for BOTH octave mandolin AND standard mandolin!

🎵 What You'll Learn: 

• Complete chord progression in D major/B minor
• 3/4 meter long dance rhythm and groove
• Walking bass movement from D to G chord
• How to use the relative minor (B minor) for harmonic interest
• Simple two-string chord voicings for the B section (G and A chords)
• Open chord positions for standard mandolin
• Octave mandolin voicings for richer sound in trio arrangements

This chord part completes the three-part arrangement (melody, harmony, chords) and is perfect for accompanying other players or creating a full solo mandolin arrangement!

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction

01:59 - Full Trio Arrangement (Melody, Harmony & Chords)

03:34 - Chords Only Performance

04:50 - Long Dance Rhythm & Groove Explanation

05:29 - A Part Chords: D, G & Walking Bass

06:43 - Using B Minor (Relative Minor)

07:33 - B Part Chords: G and A

08:32 - Slow Tempo Playthrough (Octave Mandolin)

11:03 - Standard Mandolin Version

11:55 - Final Tips & Outro

🎸 Listen to the Full Performance: "Bingsjö Lilla Långdans" is now available on all streaming platforms! Magnus's arrangement features electric octave mandolin and electric guitar. Watch the official music video and find guitar tabs.

https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/bingsjo-lilla-langdans

📚 Get the Sheet Music, Tabs & Play-Along Tracks: Join Mandolin Secrets Academy at mandolinsecrets.com for complete notation, backing tracks, and access to our wonderful community of mandolin players!

🎼 Complete the trio: Make sure to learn the melody and harmony lessons to master this full three-part arrangement!

In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

• Sheet music/tabs (PDF)
• Backing and play-a-long tracks (MP3)
• How-to-play-instructions