The Intro to Mandolin DVD

blues guitar lessonThe Intro to Mandolin DVD by Bert Casey is a video lesson designed for the absolute beginning mandolin student. Starting with the basics the student will learn the parts of the mandolin, left & right hand technique and playing scales. Later you will learn how to play 12 popular bluegrass songs using techniques such as hammer-ons, slides, pull-offs, and double stops. It also includes a section on how to play rhythm on the mandolin (the famous mandolin "chop").

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Code: MPD
Length: 53 minutes
Level: Beginner
Price: $14.95

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Techniques Covered

  • Holding the Mandolin
  • Tuning
  • Using the Pick
  • Proper Left and Right Hand Position
  • Playing Scales in 4 Different Keys (G, C, A, D)
  • Rhythm & Strumming (The Mandolin Chop)
  • Moveable Chords

Songs

  • Worried Man Blues
  • Wildwood Flower
  • Boil Them Cabbage Down
  • Cripple Creek
  • John Hardy
  • Red Haired Boy
  • Soldier's Joy
  • 8th Of January
  • Billy In The Lowground
  • Blackberry Blossom
  • Bill Cheatum
  • Sally Goodin


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