Nordic Folk Mandolin Lesson // Halls Lilla Vals // Melody

In this video lesson, I show you how to play a Swedish fiddle tune called Halls Lilla Vals. It was written by Jon Erik Hall (1877-1948) from Bergsjö in Hälsingland. The melody starts in D-major, and the second part begins with a B-minor chord. I find it to be an excellent and elegant composition. The mandolin arrangement includes cross-picking and double stops suitable for the mandolin. 

To download the free Sheetmusic/Tabs, click the link below.
http://www.mandolinsecrets.com/mandolinmondays 

 Play along tracks and further instructions for this tune you’ll find in Mandolin Secrets Academy. 

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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.  

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs
  • Play-a-long track
  • How-to-play-instructions

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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.

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs
  • Play-a-long track
  • How-to-play-instructions

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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.

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs

  • Play-a-long track

  • How-to-play-instructions

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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.

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you'll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs
  • Play-a-long track
  • How-to-play-instructions

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Bluegrass Crosspicking - Jesse McReynolds Pattern - Mandolin Lick Lesson

In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches a great lick based on the Jesse McReynolds crosspicking pattern.

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you'll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs
  • Play-a-long track
  • How-to-play-instructions

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Wildwood Flower - Crosspicking Arrangement - Mandolin Lesson

In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches a basic crosspicking version of the tune Wildwood Flower. This is a classic song that was made popular by the Carter Family among others.

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 This is a sample lesson from the new Crosspicking Course of Mandolin Secrets Academy.
We will release the complete course on January 16th, 2021.

 SIGN UP for the free Crosspicking Webinar at:
https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/webinar

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs

  • Play-a-long track

  • Instructions

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Auld Lang Syne - Cross picking Arrangement - Mandolin Lesson

In this video, I show you how to play a solo crosspicking arrangement of Auld Lang Syne.

In the times of covid-19. Learn this crosspicking arrangement, record a smartphone video and send a virtual greeting card to your family and friend for the Holidays. I can guarantee the success! :-)

This is a sample lesson from the new Crosspicking Course of Mandolin Secrets Academy.

We will release the complete course on January 16th, 2021.

 SIGN UP for the free Crosspicking Webinar at:
www.MandolinSecrets.com/webinar

 In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs
  • Play-a-long track

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