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How to “extend” the Major Scale patterns you already know using Pattern 3 so you can cover an even wider range of the fretboard and hit all the right notes in your soloing and improvising.
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Alan Bibey on Herschel Sizemore, “Uncle Herschel” and the Legacy of Bluegrass Mandolin Some musicians leave behind recordings. Others leave [...]
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Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by [...]
I first heard Squirrel Hunters back when I was living in Sand Diego. I meant to learn it for years but never really spent the time to sit down and [...]
This week's mandolin breakdown by Matt C Bruno focuses on "Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone." Originally recorded by Jimmy Martin, this bluegrass jam classic is a great [...]
If you're looking to improve your improv, this is the workshop for you. In this workshop, Matt C Bruno dives into how to use Children's songs to improve your improv [...]
In this week's breakdown, the focus is on the instrumental "Panhandle Rag" by Leon McAuliff, highlighting its AABA structure and common chord patterns. While not frequently played in jams, the [...]
Flop Eared Mule (also known as Long Eared Mule or Bluebell Polka) is a classic fiddle tune that dates back to 1854, originally published as the Detroit Schottische by Adam [...]
Forked Deer is one of those tunes that shows up in jams all over the place. it’s a ton of fun to play and a great workout for your fretting [...]
Gold Rush by Bill Monroe and Bryon Berline is a classic jam tune worth exploring. The post provides insight into its basic melody, harmony options, and chord voicing. Notably, it's [...]
After a few mandolin song / tune breakdowns, I thought it was time to get back to some mandolin techniques. Today’s mandolin technique breakdown is more of theory review on [...]
Matt C Bruno reviews how to play Arkansas Traveler in this Mandolin Song Breakdown The post Mandolin Song Breakdown: Arkansas Traveler first appeared on Matt C Bruno Music. [...]
Temperance Reel is a classic fiddle tune with Irish origins, also known as Teetotaler's Reel. It's derived from melodies like Billy in the Lowground and Blackberry Blossom, making it accessible [...]
Octave mando is just a bigger mandolin - all the notes, sheet music, frets, etc... are exactly the same, it's just bigger! Octave mando is great for backing up your [...]
Join Magnus with UK-based mandolin teacher Mike Giverin (Mando Mike) to explore why learning an instrument transforms lives. Mike shares his journey from seeing Nickel Creek at 14 to [...]
Play the bluegrass fiddle tune "New Camptown Races" on mandolin! This standout jam session favorite features a memorable hook and a beautiful move between major and relative minor keys. [...]
// Join Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin as they discuss gear essentials, touring adventures, and what happens when you remove a pickguard from your mandolin. Hayes shares his inspiring [...]
Play the jazz standard "I'll See You in My Dreams" on mandolin! This iconic tune from the 1920s has been recorded by countless artists and sounds beautiful on mandolin [...]
// Join Magnus Zetterlund as he welcomes Swedish artist Malin Foxdal to discuss her journey with the octave mandolin, from knowing just four chords to performing solo concerts. Malin [...]
// Join Magnus Zetterlund as he sits down with Swedish mandolin player, bandleader, and composer Karl Tirén to discuss his innovative Atlas project—a unique trio featuring mandolin, trombone, and [...]
20% Easter Discount on our Octave Mandolin Course, click the link below to learn more: https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/octave-mandolin In this video lesson, I show you how to play a more advanced jazz [...]
✅ 20% Easter Discount on our Octave Mandolin Course, click the lilnk below to learn more. https://www.mandolinsecrets.com/octave-mandolin In this video lesson, I show you how to play the beautiful fiddle [...]
Go behind the scenes as Magnus Zeterlund breaks down his latest release, "Bingsjö Lilla Långdans"—a traditional Swedish tune reimagined on electric octave mandolin and guitar. Discover how he adapted [...]
// Go behind the scenes as Magnus Zeterlund breaks down his latest release, "Bingsjö Lilla Långdans"—a traditional Swedish tune reimagined on electric octave mandolin and guitar. Discover how he [...]
9 Pieces for Mandolin have been published in 2024 by Edition 49. I have now started to make videos of all 9 pieces. [...]
The 12th ARTE International Mandolin Festival & Competition took place in October 2022. Roi Dayan from Israel won the first prize, Marine Moletto from France won the second prize, and [...]
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