Learn Mandolin

📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/155X8dDbZeG4TQLcXQqQS5tZUagog398i/view?usp=sharing 📹 To watch the corresponding technique lesson click here: https://youtu.be/qoUaDOIQSsQ The Red Haired Boy is a standard session tune across both Bluegrass and Celtic traditions and I realise most people who have clicked on this video, probably already know the tune. But, in this video I want to show you a version with lots of Hammer Ons and Pull Offs added. Not only am I challenging you to get the HO and POs correct, I also want you to work on keeping the timing of the melody the same even when you add the HO & PO in. We'll work through the A and B part separately and then have two runs through the tune at the end. For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 0:00 Introduction 00:58 Fundamentals 01:34 Comparison 02:50 A Part 05:10 B Part 06:16 Full Tune 110bpm 08:20 Full Tune 135bpm
The Red Haired Boy – Mandolin Lesson with Hammer Ons & Pull Offs
📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s4uDK7tweGGKe7GpEML3kT-6S3ODAouv/view?usp=sharing 📹 To watch the corresponding tune lesson on The Red Haired Boy click here: https://youtu.be/wJph4P0nO2c This is Lesson 3 in a 12-part series on Proper Mandolin Technique. In this lesson, we’ll look at how to play Hammer Ons and Pulls Offs on the mandolin. While many focus on this being a left hand technique, it is also important to work on your right hand pick directions while you work on your left hand HO & PO. We'll work through 5 different exercises in the video, and once you have tried this lesson, move on to the Red Haired Boy video linked above. For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 0:00 Intro 00:48 Hammer Ons 01:44 Pick Direction 02:58 HO Exercise 1 03:52 HO Exercise 2 04:14 Timing 05:18 Pull Offs 06:58 PO Exercise 1 07:33 PO Exercise 2 07:56 Further Exercises 08:45 Scale 1 09:44 Scale 2
Mandolin Technique 3 - Hammer Ons & Pull Offs
📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1feix1yikBMVnNA37LW24ay-e4Ab-vFIp/view?usp=sharing 📹 To watch the corresponding tune lesson on Zadok the Priest click here: https://youtu.be/tguFatk2ZAs This is Lesson 2 in a 12-part series on Proper Mandolin Technique. In this second lesson, we’ll look at how to improve your left hand tone. We'll talk about where in the fret your fingers should be landing every time you play a note and then we'll talk about syncing up your left and right hand. Once we've discussed the theory, we'll use a few arpeggios exercises to try to work on getting every note as clean as they possibly can be. For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 0:00 Intro 0:50 The Theory 01:11 Where to land in the fret 2:08 Exercise 1 03:46 Exercise 2 05:16 Slow down until clean 06:05 Exercise 3
Mandolin Technique 2 - Left Hand Tone
📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p7WytoyvFv94g27JO4MPP2t4yD1SzIYX/view?usp=sharing 📹 To watch the corresponding technique lesson click here: https://youtu.be/OSvM0HZnxPE This is the famous 'Zadok the Priest' by George Friderick Handel in 1727. It is such a satisfying piece to play on the mandolin and I want to show you how to play the opening 44 bars (the bit before the choir kicks in). The main aim of this lesson is to try to play every note as cleanly as possible in your left hand to continue on the work we do in the corresponding Technique Lesson. We’ll work through the A and B parts first, focusing on left hand tone and then finish with a full play-through of the tune. For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 0:00 Introduction 01:40 A part 04:10 B part 06:53 Full Tune
How to Play Zadok the Priest - Mandolin Lesson
📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lCdjmMw3yuzwWVNKWC7XB8UJnjpktVQh/view?usp=sharing 📹 To watch the corresponding tune lesson on Ragtime Annie click here: https://youtu.be/SjRQdogxr-E This is Lesson 1 in a 12-part series on Proper Mandolin Technique. In this first lesson, we’ll cover the theory and practical application of Proper Pick Direction — one of the most important techniques for any mandolin player, regardless of style or level. We’ll begin with the underlying concepts, then work through a series of simple, focused exercises to help you apply the core principle: “Down on the beat, up off the beat.” For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 0:00 Introduction 01:29 What is a 'beat' 01:48 Explaining 4/4 time 03:04 Simple rules to follow 03:27 Rule 1 03:48 Rule 2 04:00 Rule 3 04:19 Exercises 08:42 Summary
Mandolin Technique 1 - Proper Pick Direction
📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10t1PHGySd77Az8ctZ9BUGO3UsU28iFgy/view?usp=sharing 📹 To watch the corresponding technique lesson click here: https://youtu.be/XMkUoMWBkw4 Ragtime Annie is a standard session tune across both Bluegrass and Celtic traditions. As well as being a lovely tune to play, it’s an excellent vehicle for working on proper pick direction on the mandolin. Several phrases in the tune clearly highlight whether you’re able to stick to the simple rule: “Down on the beat, up off the beat.” We’ll work through the A and B parts first, focusing on pick direction, and then finish with a full play-through of the tune with some guitar accompaniment. For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 0:00 Introduction 01:11 A part pick directions 03:52 A part at 100bpm 04:16 B part pick directions 06:02 syncopated phrase 07:41 Full Tune
Ragtime Annie – Proper Pick Direction in Practice - Mandolin Lesson
To download the FREE pdf guide, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TZZNWTM_waIHOM-BK4c8iAzYRQDw0ChT/view?usp=drive_link For the Beginner melody backing track, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SJIV-f1-jD0riPZdY1xyzl4NyfYeqCZ8/view?usp=sharing For the harder melody backing track, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19tcN7gcTOodeWhOP7G0QRMGPV7HffwIB/view?usp=sharing Well folks, December is here and the Man City Christmas jumper is back! I just wanted to get one quick lesson published before the festive season arrives and I've chosen this beautiful melody by John Williams called 'Somewhere in My Memory' .... but you'll know it as the theme tune to 'Home Alone'! In the lesson, we'll have a quick play of the melody (which should be quite straightforward to any standard of player) and then I'll do my usual trick of turning it into a lovely, mandolin-friendly chord melody arrangement. We'll be moving it around the neck, adding chords underneath the melody and generally filling it out so it sounds like it was meant to be played on mandolin! If you enjoy this lesson don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next lesson! For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 0:00 Introduction 01:44 Main Melody discussion 02:28 Main Melody in full 03:41 Harder Melody Opening Phrase 04:58 Harder Melody B Part 06:53 Harder Melody C Part 08:38 Harder Melody in full
Home Alone Theme – Somewhere in My Memory | Mandolin Lesson
📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fhFOTSXO4y5Xh8VO9jIxxIqbw2cSxWdF/view?usp=sharing The Orange Blossom Special is normally played as a 'show off' piece for fiddle players. But after a recent performance at the UK version of the Grand Old Opry of this piece by Marty Stuart on the mandolin I have been inspired to learn it for myself, and to also try to show you how to play it. This is a difficult piece and over the course of the lesson we'll look at both the fiddle version and the Marty Stuart version as well as trying to make some train noises! Toot tooooot! For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 00:00 Intro 01:32 Train Noises 03:20 'A' Part Fiddle Style 05:40 Example 'A' Part Fiddle Style 06:21 'A' Part Marty Stuart Style 08:01 Example 'A' Part Marty Stuart Style 08:44 'B' Part 10:04 Example 'B' Part 10:42 Full Tune
How to Play “Orange Blossom Special” on Mandolin (Marty Stuart Style)
📌 Download the FREE pdf guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uwoTbqjXjbicpqQsbtIGZ7g3vrIlT8jh/view?usp=sharing If you'd like to play along with the backing track without interruptions, you can download the mp3 here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sIH8ono7iWnOn8OHQp20M2EyAQ8jtB0y/view?usp=sharing Pachelbel's Canon is one of the most famous pieces of classical music ever written - but it is normally played by an ensemble of musicians all playing the same melody but 4 bars behind each other. Unfortunately I don't have an ensemble of musicians to work with this week so I decided to try to write an arrangement for solo mandolin to share with you fine fellow mandolin players. In this lesson, I'll show you what I came up with and we’ll break down the techniques, fingerings, and phrasing needed to make this beautiful piece sound full and expressive on solo mandolin. For all other Free Lessons head over to https://www.mandomike.com 00:00 Intro 01:21 What is Pachelbel's Canon? 01:45 The Chords 02:05 What is a Canon? 02:27 How the melody works 04:08 Solo Arrangment 05:32 A Part 07:12 B Part 08:23 C Part 09:27 D Part 11:03 E Part 11:57 Full Tune 14:32 Summary
Pachelbel’s Canon – Learn an Advanced Solo Mandolin Arrangement
Subscribe