Cold Frosty Morning - Mandolin Tutorial

Learn how to play the classic fiddle tune "Cold Frosty Morning" on mandolin! This tune has origins in Irish and Scottish music but is also popular among old-time and bluegrass players.

What You'll Learn:

• Complete breakdown of both A and B parts
• Proper use of slides (third finger technique)
• Understanding the A Dorian mode
• Performance at multiple tempos (160 BPM and 100 BPM)
• Fingering and picking directions 

Tune Details:

•  Mode: A Dorian (minor scale with major 6th)
•  Structure: Standard fiddle tune form (AABB)
•  Tempo: Practice at 100 BPM, performance at 160 BPM
•  Techniques: Alternate Picking, Slides (two-fret and one-fret)

This moody tune features elegant melodies and beautiful chord progressions, making it a perfect addition to your jam session repertoire.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 2:46 - Full speed performance (160 BPM)
• 4:50 - Mode explanation (A Dorian)
• 5:51 - Slide technique breakdown
• 7:27 - Slow tempo demonstration (100 BPM)

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