Riffin’ on Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 // Bach Mandolin Lesson

Attention folk and bluegrass mandolinists! 

Dive into the world of classical music with this intermediate-level lesson on J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 BWV 1007 Prélude.  

In this series of lessons, you'll bridge the gap between traditional mandolin styles and classical masterpiece repertoire.

In the final lesson (of four), we'll study the heavy metal part of this piece, bars 31-42, a section with riffing melody lines and chromatic coolness.

Enhance your solo repertoire to impress your family and friends. Perfect for those moments when they ask you to 'play some mandolin, please.'

While studying this piece, I've been getting a lot of inspiration from players like Avi Avital, Yo-Yo Ma, and Caterina Lichtenberg.

Key features of this lesson:

• Learn to play Bach's iconic Prélude on your mandolin
• Ideal for intermediate players looking to expand their musical horizons
• Explore the connections between folk/bluegrass and classical techniques
• Memorize music easily using the powerful back-chaining teaching method

Whether you're curious about classical music or seeking to broaden your mandolin skills, this lesson offers a perfect introduction to Bach's timeless composition.

In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

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