Perfect Your Mandolin's Playability - Adjusting String Action Height with an Adjustable Bridge mandolin setup youtube Dec 21, 2023

In today's video, we're diving into the essential skill of setting your mandolin's string action height using an adjustable bridge.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player you want to fine-tune your instrument for optimal playability and tone.

String action height plays a crucial role in...

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Shawn Lane Bluegrass Mandolin Licks // Old Dangerfield C-part bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Dec 12, 2023

Join us for an exciting Bluegrass Mandolin adventure with this special lesson dedicated to the master of mandolin, Shawn Lane!

In this video, we'll focus on the exhilarating C-part of the classic tune "Old Dangerfield" by Bill Monroe.

In this lesson, you'll discover:

  • Signature Shawn Lane...
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J.S Bach for Octave Mandolin // Chords and Bassline Lesson // Menuet in G Major BWV 116 classical octave mandolin youtube Nov 28, 2023

In this video lesson, I show you how to play the bassline and chords for my new 3 part arrangement of Minuet in G major (BWV Anh. 116) by Johann Sebastian Bach. 

I will show you two alternative ways to play this part, either like:

  • bassline
  • or using three-string chords

I will also explain...

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Old Dangerfield // Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson // Melody bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Nov 14, 2023

Welcome to this Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson, where we'll dive into the timeless classic "Old Dangerfield" by Bill Monroe. In this video, we'll focus on the melody, breaking it down step by step to help you master this iconic tune.

I've done some deep research, and my version is a compilation of...

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Serenading the Streets of Spain: Mandolin Busking in November 2023 performance video Nov 03, 2023

Join me on a musical journey to the picturesque seaside pathways of Torrevieja, Spain, in Novmember 2023!

In this enchanting video, I take you along as I explore the vibrant, sun-kissed city of Torrevieja in Spain while filling the air with the melodic sounds of the mandolin. My little busking...

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Right or Wrong // Mandolin Chord Melody Lesson jazz mandolin lesson youtube Oct 28, 2023

 

Play some jazz in this chord-melody arrangement for this iconic swing tune.

In this video, Hayes Griffin shows you how to play a chord melody arrangement of “Right or Wrong.”

This tune is a jazz standard from the 1920s rekindled in the 30s by Western Swing bandleader...

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How to change Mandolin Strings - A Step-by-Step Tutorial with Pro Tips mandolin setup youtube Oct 20, 2023

In today's tutorial, we will demystify the process of changing strings on your mandolin. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newbie, maintaining your instrument is essential for achieving that crisp, clear sound you love.

In this video, I provide a step-by-step guide covering everything you...

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Harmony Lesson - Minuet in G major 116 by J S Bach - Classical Mandolin Trio classical mandolin lesson youtube Oct 06, 2023

In this video lesson, I show you how to play the harmony for our new mandolin arrangement for Minuet in G major (BWV Anh. 116) by Johann Sebastian Bach. It is a delightful tune to play on the mandolin and is a lovely introduction to classical and Baroque music, even for jazz, folk, and bluegrass...

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Mandolin Technique Lesson // Upstroke Power for Volume and Speed mandolin lesson youtube Sep 29, 2023

In this mandolin video lesson, I give you a powerful exercise you can use for any music. We are exaggerating the upstroke, emphasizing the backbeat of the music.

This exercise will increase your picking hand movement and improve your technique for volume, drive, timing, and speed. 

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Magnus jamming with Mikael Grund // Big Sciota // Bluegrass Mandolin and Guitar performance video Sep 22, 2023

Nothing is better than jamming some fiddle tunes with your friends!

In this video, Magnus Zetterlund and Mikael Grund play a bluegrass fiddle tune called Big Sciota. The melody is really cool, wandering from G-major to E-minor in an interesting way. 

Thanks to Hayes Griffin for teaching me...

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Vals Efter Pål Karl // Harmony // Nordic Folk Mandolin Lesson mandolin lesson youtube Sep 14, 2023

In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play the harmony for a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Vals efter Pål Karl. This dance tune is a waltz from the region of Älvdalen, Dalarna.

The harmony is quite interesting, following the melody in parallel movements. The...

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Podcast Episode #25 What is your proudest moment as a mandolin player? podcast Sep 08, 2023
 

In this week’s episode, Magnus and Hayes are discussing:

  • What is your proudest moment as a mandolin player?
  • Do you ever take breaks from playing music? For how long?
  • Magnus's new album “Nordic Symphonic”
  • Hayes teaching experience at “Steve Kaufman’s...
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