In this month’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
- Do you use a tone-guard for your mandolin? Why or why not?
- Do you know how to learn a song by ear? If so, how did you acquire this skill?
- Magnus’s new lesson release for the Martin Taylor Jazz lick
- Guitar Club:...
In this lesson, I show you how to play the harmony for a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Hultkläppens Am Polska (the A-minor polska by Hultklappen).
This dance tune is from the region of Bergsjö, Hälsingland.
The harmony is quite interesting. It uses some...
In this video, I want to show you a clean jazz lick in the key of F-major.
This lick is a standard jazz 2-5-1 line I learned from the Scottish jazz guitarist Martin Taylor.
This phrase will expand your jazz vocabulary to improve your soloing and improvisation skills. It is an...
In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:
- What is one of the most frustrating things you’ve had to overcome in music and how did you do it
- What does your practice routine look like right now?
- What type of pick do you prefer and why?
- Magnus's new lesson for...
Welcome to our bluegrass mandolin lesson!
In this tutorial, we're diving deep into the classic tune "Lonesome Moonlight Waltz" by the legendary Bill Monroe.
For the rhythm we'll be incorporating chop chords to add that signature bluegrass flavor to the arrangement.
If you're a beginner looking...
In this video, I want to show you good exercises to improve your tremolo playing.
This mandolin technique is a measured tremolo with a six-note subdivision played very smoothly and evenly.
This is the kind of tremolo used to play bluegrass tunes like Kentucky Waltz and Lonesome Moonlight Waltz ...
Strumming into the world of Bluegrass mandolin?
Dive into 'Fisher's Hornpipe' with this comprehensive chords lesson!
In this tutorial, we'll explore the fundamental chords needed to play Fisher's Hornpipe authentically, using the chop chords. The chords are D, G, and A. ‘’
I will...
Welcome to this bluegrass mandolin lesson! In this video, we'll dive into the beautiful and haunting melody of "Lonesome Moonlight Waltz."
Throughout this tutorial, we'll break down each section of the song, exploring the melody and essential techniques that bring this classic Bill Monroe tune...
Download free tabs: https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/fastfingerbounce
In this live video replay, I’m sharing one of my favourite exercises for building speed.
The Good Stuff From These Exercises:
• Build strength and precision to your left hand fingers
• Increase the speed of the...
In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play the chords and bassline for a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Hultkläppens Am Polska (the A-minor polska by Hultklappen). This dance tune is from the region of Bergsjö, Hälsingland.
We are playing a bassline emphasising...
I'm honored to give a mandolin masterclass at the biggest YouTube channel in our genre, Mando Lessons.
My friend Baron Collins Hill inspired me to share my thoughts on why you should play the octave mandolin.
Make sure you check it out.
You'll find sheet music, tabs, audio...
In this video, I'll show you how to play the rare but excellent C-part of Fisher's Hornpipe. I learned this part from mandolin maestro Butch Baldassari.
For me, the tune gets complete with this added third part, and I find it an excellent example of the brilliance and finesse that has made Butch...
