In this video, Hayes Griffin shows you how to play the classic Duke Ellington tune “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”
First, Hayes teaches you a basic melody similar to what a vocalist would sing, then he breaks down how to play a simple harmonized melody using chord tones and double stops.
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In this video Hayes Griffin teaches you how to play two versions of the chords to the Bill Monroe tune “Blue Grass Stomp.”
In Version 1, you will learn to use basic bluegrass chop chords to accompany this tune.
In Version 2, Hayes shows you some common dominant 7th chord shapes to bring out the bluesy character of this tune.
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In this video, I show you how to play the melody for MANDOLIFE by Magnus Zetterlund. This is a melody loaded with sun and summer that is fun to play, and I included some ornaments that you can use for all your repertoire.
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Mandolife:
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Highlighted musicians:
Roger Häggström - Gammelgura
In this video, I show you how to play the low melody for the tune MANDOLIFE by me, Magnus Zetterlund. This is a fun and easy to play melody that is suitable for beginners.
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New single, released June 22nd, 2021. This is an easy-to-play mandolin original called “MANDOLIFE” by Magnus Zetterlund. The instruments played are mandolin, guitar, and double bass.
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Sheet music, tabs, and instructions for this tune you’ll find in
Mandolin Secrets Academy.
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Pick Ornaments for Mandolin Playing - Tutorial
https://youtu.be/irBbLGsonJo
In this video, I show you how to play fast melody ornaments with your pick. This technique you can hear in music composed by Vivaldi and it’s even related to the style of playing “triplets” in Irish music. I use this technique in my tune MANDOLIFE.
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Bill Monroe Lick - Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson
https://youtu.be/BHT8wIGFFGc
Highlighted musicians:
Jamey Aebersold, Mattias Perez, Malin Foxdal, David Rawlings
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches you the melody to the classic Bill Monroe tune “Blue Grass Stomp.” This tune is a 12 bar blues in the key of D and is the perfect vehicle to master the authentic Monroe down stroke picking style.
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