3/13/2024 0 Comments Mandolin tabsMy list of practice suggestions has always included playing with others. View the transcriptions below for a few tunes to work on.Go to the About Bluegrass page for some information on fitting into a band.Read my Recommended Mandolin Albums on the About Bluegrass page.I have two mandolin books at in my shop.Go and see what I teach and emphasize on my All About Lessons page.Here are some helpful resources for mandolin: Students are encouraged to record the lesson. I often will play together with the student, sometimes on mandolin, but often accompanying on guitar. Developing improvising skills is also a major focus for those who are ready and willing. I also work on playing by ear, both with chording and soloing. I cover techniques such as correct hand and finger posture, getting good tone, proper use of the pick, and reading tablature and music (depending on the student’s choice). I normally use my own books, Jack Tuttle’s Mandolin Primer and Jack Tuttle’s Mandolin Collection. I’m pretty amenable to tailoring the lessons to the student’s wishes. Most of my students are interested in bluegrass and/or fiddle tunes, but I also can cover various swing, folk, and celtic styles.
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