Welcome back to Mandolin Secrets, your go-to destination for all things mandolin.
Today, we're diving deep into the world of mandolin setup and maintenance. In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll demystify the process of adjusting your mandolin's truss rod, helping you achieve that perfect...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
In this video, I show you how to play the chords, bassline, and rhythm for a mandolin original called Majblomman by me, Magnus Zetterlund. It’s a lively tune that is fun to play.
Majblomman (The Mayflower) is a waltz in A-major with three parts. In this lesson, we are focusing on the chords...
In this video lesson, I show you how to play a 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 players like me, Magnus Zetterlund.
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