Play Margaret’s Waltz on Octave Mandolin - Traditional Folk Music - Melody Tutorial
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In this video lesson, I show you how to play the beautiful fiddle tune Margaret’s Waltz on the octave mandolin. It was written by Pat Shuldam Shaw (1917-1977) in 1959.
This is an A-major melody, and it’s a charming composition in the music traditions of England, Scotland, and the Shetlands. This waltz is perfect for beginner and intermediate players looking to expand their repertoire of traditional folk music.
What You'll Learn:
- Complete melody breakdown for Margaret’s Waltz
- Fingering techniques specific to octave mandolin
- Double stops suitable for the octave mandolin
- Performance tempo building from slow to session speed
This tune is published with the kind permission of EFDSS.
In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:
- Sheet music/tabs (PDF)
- Backing and play-a-long tracks (MP3)
- How-to-play-instructions
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