Mike breaks down what target notes are in this lesson, with the example of the tune "Liberty". Mike defines targets notes as the most important notes in the melody. Breaking down melodies into target notes gives you the opportunity to expand and embellish the song.
- Let's now take a look at "Liberty" and try…to do some of the same concepts.…Nice, simple little fiddle tune. (plays mandolin)…But it can be so much more.…Another concept to always keep in mind is what is the chord…that's happening at the moment that you are in?…So, from the beginning, we're in D on this "Liberty."…(plays Mandolin) D chord. This is all D.…
And this is now G.…And now this is back to D.…And now A…and back to D.…So whatever variations we do, for instance…what's really hip about a tune like this is…you can throw in arpeggios of the D chord…So instead of (plays mandolin), you can simply fill it out…And that's a D arpeggio.…
Those are simply the notes of the D chord.…F-sharp, D,…and A.…(plays mandolin)…Now it's a G chord.…So there's the notes of the G chord…the G, the D, and the B.…And you're just outlining it.…(plays mandolin)…Now, turnaround…can be many things.…
I'm just gonna do a bunch of turnarounds.…(plays mandolin)…Okay, so that's the A section of "Liberty."…Let's go to the B section now.…(plays mandolin)…
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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Video: Using target notes: "Liberty"