Here, Mike talks explains the idea of positions. Everything in the series so far has been primarily out of first position. First position being the pointer finger playing the first fret. Third position being where the pointer finger plays on the fifth fret.
- Okay, in this song, "Creek Tune"…the A part stays right down here…in first position as we call it.…We'll talk a little bit about positions for a moment.…So far everything we've played…has been out of first position.…All of the tunes we've learned…and all of the scales…and even most of your chords…have been down here in first position.…What we mean by positions is…if I say third position what I'm talking about…is your first finger is going to replace your third finger.…
So for instance, on this high A note…we usually play that with our third finger.…If we move our first finger up to that point…we now are in third position…and this whole B section of Salt Creek starts…up here in this third position…and then it shifts back to this position…which is really second position…because your first finger is now playing where your G note…would usually be played with your second finger,…it's now being played with your first finger…and then it shifts back to third position…and then it goes to first position for the tag.…
So something to think about, you know,…
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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
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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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