Here, Mike Marshall takes a break for playing the mandolin to discuss some basic theory with his students. He explains how simple chords are found and what to do when the notes in charts cant be played on the mandolin.
- Okay, it's time for some more fun with theory.…And we're gonna talk a little bit about…the mandolin and…how it relates to scales…on the musical staff,…and what we're dealing with here.…This is a time for you to get a cup of coffee,…put down your mandolin, and just try to absorb…this stuff intellectually for a moment,…get away from your instrument.…You've probably been playing all day anyway.…You need a break, right?…Your fingers are hurting.…But you take this stuff in, you'll hear some of these…concepts as you play music more and more,…and it might take several times of hearing…the same thing before it actually fixes and you say,…"Oh yes, I've heard about that, now I understand…"what people are talking about".…
So we're gonna talk about scale for a minute,…a simple G scale, something you all have played…probably at this point.…(music)…Or you've certainly heard it.…(music)…And this is the building blocks of harmony.…And when we talk about a chord,…we're talking about the first,…the third, and the fifth notes of that scale.…
Author
Mike Marshall
Released
10/14/2016This course is part two of the Mandolin Lessons series, which includes hundreds of lessons, exclusive performances, and special guest interviews. Make sure to check out the exercise files for downloadable tab, audio samples, and other study materials.
Note: This course was created and produced by ArtistWorks. We are honored to host this training in our library.
- Adjusting your action
- Changing strings and tuning the mandolin
- Playing a 1-6-2-5 progression
- Understanding moveable chords
- Practicing mandolin
- Playing blues on the mandolin
- Playing kickoffs
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. Gear and Setup
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Adjusting your action4m 57s
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Tuning up10m 51s
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2. More Fun with Theory
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1-6-2-5 progression4m 46s
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Fun with theory3m 39s
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Moveable chords introduction2m 58s
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Three moveable chords3m 47s
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3. Intermediate Mandolin Tunes
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"Cookoo's Nest"10m 36s
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"Red Haired Boy"7m 38s
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"Salt Creek"6m 10s
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Positions1m 44s
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"Fisher's Hornpipe", part 16m 20s
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"Fisher's Hornpipe", part 23m 58s
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4. Practicing
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How to practice7m 42s
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Speed and relaxation6m 53s
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5. The Blues
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Turnaround licks 1-5-13m 51s
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Blues scale, part 13m 21s
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Blues scale, part 28m 34s
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"June Apple"10m 17s
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"Worried Man Blues", part 25m 55s
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Ear training2m 55s
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Kickoffs, part 16m 51s
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Kickoffs, part 25m 7s
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Conclusion
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ArtistWorks and Next Steps1m 15s
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