Essential Techniques for Mandolin (DVD)

Publishere : Homespun Tapes
85 Minute DVD plus music and tab on a pdf file to view or print
Level: Early Intermediate

Here's a lesson that will inspire mandolinists at all levels: how to for developing right and left hand dexterity, improving speed and accuracy, instruction on holding the pick, correct hand position and wrist action, getting a good balance between up and down strokes, and more.
He provides numerous exercises for releasing hand tension that will make all the difference as you learn to play tunes such as 'Hop the Fence', 'Red Haired Boy' and 'Swallowtail Jig'.

Warming up by playing scales, arpeggios and triads will enhance your speed, clarity and knowledge of the fingerboard. In learning his beautiful 'Ode to a Butterfly', you'll use pull-offs and hammer-ons, position shifting, ornamentation, and other important techniques that add style and character to your playing. As a bonus, you'll hear astonishing performances of Chris's original tunes, 'When Mandolins Dream' and 'Raining at Sunset'.