Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson - Billy in the Lowground - Crosspicking
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches the old-time/bluegrass fiddle tune, Billy in the Lowground. In this arrangement we include some cool cross-picking ideas to add character to the tune.
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Play A Good Mandolin Tremolo - Mandolin Technique Lesson
In this video, I show you how to play a tremolo exercise for mandolin and how to make smooth transitions in and out of the tremolo technique.
You can use this scale study for any scale, in this example I’m playing the D natural minor scale.
This exercise is inspired by the playing and teaching of Evan Marshall.
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Swing Mandolin Lesson - Avalon - Melody
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches you the melody to the swing standard, “Avalon.”
This is an essential tune if you like to play swing, gypsy jazz, or Western Swing music. After watching this lesson, you will come away knowing the single-note melody, as well as learning the melody in 6ths with some syncopation.
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Mandolin Crosspicking Solo Arrangement - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
In this video, I show you a playful crosspicking arrangement of the classic lullaby Twinkle Twinkle Little star. This is an example of how you can turn any song into a solo arrangement. This is a sample lesson from our new Mandolin Crosspicking Course.
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Tiny More - Chromatic Lick - Western Swing - Electric Mandolin Lesson
In this video, Hayes teaches you a common phrase that shows up in almost every Tiny Moore solo - the "chromatic lick."
You will learn how to apply this lick to dominant 7th chords and practice your knowledge using the 12 Bar Blues in C.
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This is a series of four video lessons, where you will learn some of the most common licks and phrases from swing mandolin master, Tiny Moore. You find the complete series in Mandolin Secrets Academy.
Whiskey Before Breakfast - Chop Chords with Crosspicking - Mandolin Bluegrass Lesson
In this video, I show you how to play the rhythm for the traditional tune Whiskey Before Breakfast.
We’re using chop chords with some added crosspicking.
This is a must-know tune in the Bluegrass genre and the included variations are inspired by players like Jesse McReynolds and Frank Wakefield.
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Improvisation Exercise for Bluegrass Mandolin - Walking Arpeggios
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches a cool exercise called “walking arpeggios”. This is very good for strengthening your improvisation muscle and the ability to outline chord changes. We’re specifically applying this technique to the bluegrass tune Whiskey Before Breakfast.
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Mandolin Crosspicking Lesson - Liza Jane - Bluegrass/Old-Time
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches a crosspicking arrangement of the old-time/bluegrass fiddle tune, Liza Jane.
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Whiskey Before Breakfast with added Hero Licks - Mandolin Bluegrass Lesson
In this video, I show you how to play the traditional tune Whiskey Before Breakfast with some added hero licks.
This is a must-know tune in the Bluegrass genre and the included variations are inspired by players like Chris Thile and Sierra Hull.
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Playing Harmonies on Mandolin - Bluegrass Lesson - Big Sciota
In this video, Hayes Griffin plays a harmony to the traditional tune from his home region, Big Sciota. Playing harmonies is a common technique in American fiddle tunes, and this part adds an extra layer of depth and complexity to this expressive melody.
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