I can't believe I've come across a tutorial whose pace is PERFECT for me! Not a lot of yapping, play the leads and rhythms slow and fast - After 4 years of trying to learn this song on mandolin, you've finally gotten me across the finish line! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
This was awesome instruction. You have successfully taught me the proper way to play this in such a short period of time. The format of including the backing tracks, both slow and fast are extremely helpful. The only negative is that your BPM increases dramatically in both.
That's excellent!!! I am glad you can be inspired by my video! Banjo is a hell of a difficult instrument to practice! It's like Violin, when you start the noise is horrific, so it's tough to keep at it! Kick the mandolin's butt and then give the Banjo another shot! You can do it as long as you don't quit!
Your mandolin lessons are the best I've found! You've made it so easy for me to transition from guitar to my mandolin. I'm havin a blast learning Irish music! MORE!!
thanks lewis, i think i nailed it after more than an hour of following your thoughtful instruction. now just have to get myself to the fast speed that you play with such ease... hopefully soon!
Great tone on that Eastman....I am a Weber woman myself . I like the darker tone of the Weber but playing with you here, the two sound great together and really compliment each other. Fantastic lesson btw...thank you :)
Great vid. I'm thinking of getting a mandolin. I play guitar and tin whistle and have always wanted to venture out. With vids like this, I'll be playing in no time. Thanks for putting this up.
David Ables I'm a converted guitarist . My arms were killing me after playing guitar for 20something years. I'm strictly on mandolin now and my songwriting seems to be better than ever ! I think you'll love the mandolin !!! Good luck to you :)
Nice tutorial. I'm a beginner and I agree you have a gift. Please do more mandolin /guitar tutorials. Thank you very much for taking the time to put it together.
I use the jazz III's too, they're actually what ive been using for the mandolin. Well thanks for the advice and the tutorial videos dude, You're the man!
Hey brother -- first, NICE pace and lesson. Just clear, concise and to the point. BRAVO! Second, love the guitar accompaniment section there at the end to play along with. I just started on my Eastman (305) a few weeks ago, and have been learning scales and 3 and 4 note chords mostly. Came across this lesson looking at steel guitar vids (I play guitar, dobro and steel). I'm abouit 95% close to your 114 tempo at the end there, so I'm getting there! Great lesson. Thank you!
You rock, bro! Thanks so much for posting these: I'm just starting the mandolin, and it is a blast to be able to pick up some songs right off the bat. Please don't ever stop making these excellent tutorials (best I've seen for any instrument). Thanks!
Honestly, sitting here listening with a foolish little grin, that is such a good and happy sound you're getting. I really want to play this onstage with mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, and bodhran. Guess I should go buy the mandolin first.....
i'm still having trouble following this. Is there any chance you could do a slow version where you explain where your fingers are going. It is most likely that it is just me being slow, but I can't always tell which fret you are playing etc. Brilliant job with the song though, check you out!! xx
Great video lad. Give yourself a chuckle & watch my learning video of this tune. I think I'll pay strict attention to your video to ferocity down. Great playing & great teaching too Bravo.
Hey Lewis, im a guitarist by nature but am thinking of getting a mandolin, i have read songs like irish washerwomen or folk and celtic are better suited to an oval mando rather than the F you're playing, is there any truth in that and any reason you play this on an F rather than an oval? Also, im specifically thinking of getting a barnes and mullins piercy mandolin, have yo heard or played one of these? Thanks
Hi! Yea, I think the oval sound hole does have a different sound to the F hole style mandolins. The shape of the mandolin doesn't actually make much difference at all. I mean F5 shape with the scroll compared to the tear drop shaped mandolins. The Oval Sound holes give a deeper, richer sound where as the F holes give a thinner, more cutting tone, better suited for bluegrass chops. There's a lot more to the sound than just the style of sound hole though. I haven't heard of the maker, but if I were you, I would try out a fair amount of mandolins first before making a decision! Good luck! :)
I want to learn the Octave Mandolin as I like the lower tone, what being a bass player and all that. Could I still follow your Mandolin lessons but play an Octave Mandolin?
Some very good mandolins are Rigel, very old Gibsons (some people will swear by them, but most of the newer ones are waaaay overpriced in my opinion), Weber, Collings, and a lot of custom made mandolins. There are plenty more to name, but those are honestly pretty pricey. My R-100 Rigel cost me $2600, but it was worth every cent so think about investing in an expensive one eventually. As far as lower end mandolins go, I've heard Kentucky makes pretty good lower end models so you could try those.
Hey Andrew! Thanks man! So good it got you on to the Mandolin, that's great! A soft pick could be useful for faster playing, but you wont get much volume. I use the red Jazz III's when I play guitar, and I find they work superbly on the mandolin as they get good volume and have the finer point! So personally I would go for them, but it's always worth experimenting! Have fun fellow Mandolineristerplayerperson!
Awesome video dude, i've been playing guitar for a while and after i saw this vid i went out and got a mandolin. do you suggest using a special pick for the mandolin? ive been using my guitar picks.
I would say, play slowly - without making mistakes, Relax your arm. If your arm is tense, then you are playing beyond your level, and it will only get worse. Concentrate on getting a good, solid, clear tone - and the speed will come later. Let other people play faster than you - just make sure you sound better. Not that it's a competition! :p
What's the best brand of mandolin? I know that's a 100% subjective question, but could you throw out some of the top names? I'm a guitar guy but I'm becoming proficient on the mandolin. I've got a Johnson JMA-100 that a friend has let me borrow. It's playable, but I don't think it's very good (but don't really have a basis of comparison), and I'm looking to upgrade. What's the best mandolin I could buy (in the US) for around $400?
Oy! Great tutorial! Im more impressed by the video quality though- it looks great! What kind of camera are you using in this vid? Thanks! (PS: I have that same exact harmonica necklace as I used to play a lot. I know its somewhere around my room..)
well i thank you and i think you should feel confident that you're a fine looking gent. your video was quite helpful. my grand-da passed before he could teach me to play the mandolin he left me so your easy to understand lesson was priceless. this was my favorite song as a boy and he was very indulgent. i think the rest of the family got tired of it.
hey man! My problem is with the right hand. I don't know how I should pick the chords.. I can move the laft hand fast enough, but my right hand cannot keep up. Any advices? Thanks in advance!
Hey! Yeah, usually the left hand can go faster, which is really annoying! XD I would literally just advise patience. Play only as fast as your picking hand can play, without any tension. NO TENSION! Can't stress that enough. Make sure your forearm and upper arm aren't tense, and then keep a check on your shoulders. Keep them relaxed. If you tense up, you can't play fast. So with that in mind, just keep practicing slow for now, and the speed WILL come.
hi pal, i likeso much this irish melody... i play mando too ....some , spanish , latinoamericanand and regional songs...mayby we can learn from eaxh other too much more; are you interested?
Thank you Lewis, I learned the song on mandolin. You are a great teacher. I was wondering if you can teach us Banish Misfortune? It sounds difficult, but I bet you can make it easier for us so so players. You are the best!
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I can't believe I've come across a tutorial whose pace is PERFECT for me! Not a lot of yapping, play the leads and rhythms slow and fast - After 4 years of trying to learn this song on mandolin, you've finally gotten me across the finish line! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
Haha! XD That's awesome dude! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! You're most welcome, and thank YOU! for watching and leaving such a nice comment! :)
this song is also perfect for beginners on the guitar-- I should know, I learned it in a week!
This was awesome instruction. You have successfully taught me the proper way to play this in such a short period of time. The format of including the backing tracks, both slow and fast are extremely helpful. The only negative is that your BPM increases dramatically in both.
Thanks for this, just took the plunge with a mandolin after failing dismally with a banjo for a year. This has inspired me!
That's excellent!!! I am glad you can be inspired by my video! Banjo is a hell of a difficult instrument to practice! It's like Violin, when you start the noise is horrific, so it's tough to keep at it! Kick the mandolin's butt and then give the Banjo another shot! You can do it as long as you don't quit!
THANK YOU for not taking 10 hours to explain each thing like some other videos! Show it and let your ears do the rest!
I know what you mean, it's difficult though as not everyone can learn that way!
This is a great tutorial - I wish more could be like this. I can't play even nearly as fast as this, but I'm getting closer week by week. Thanks man.
AWESOME YOU ARE THE BEST MANDOLIN TUTOR AND PLAYER ON UA-cam THANKS WE WANT MORE LESSONS PLEASE.
Your mandolin lessons are the best I've found! You've made it so easy for me to transition from guitar to my mandolin. I'm havin a blast learning Irish music! MORE!!
Great instructional video! I especially liked the backing tracks you added. I like these Celtic tunes, many of which became well known fiddle tunes.
thanks lewis, i think i nailed it after more than an hour of following your thoughtful instruction. now just have to get myself to the fast speed that you play with such ease... hopefully soon!
Learning Tenor Banjo so there's a link in how both instruments are tuned. Can play it, but nowhere near this fast! Definitely subscribing!
well done and thanks. Providing the guitar play through at the end is very useful to help learn the piece at tempo.
really thoughtful of you to provide guitar accomp. at the end cheers Chap!
Great tone on that Eastman....I am a Weber woman myself . I like the darker tone of the Weber but playing with you here, the two sound great together and really compliment each other. Fantastic lesson btw...thank you :)
Thank you so much! Just got my mando and on a learning streak!
great playing! Just picked up the mandolin, these lessons will surely be useful.
Why, as sure as the shoes on my head, it's a compliment!! That guy that plays Gareth is a funny dude.
Great vid. I'm thinking of getting a mandolin. I play guitar and tin whistle and have always wanted to venture out. With vids like this, I'll be playing in no time. Thanks for putting this up.
David Ables I'm a converted guitarist . My arms were killing me after playing guitar for 20something years. I'm strictly on mandolin now and my songwriting seems to be better than ever ! I think you'll love the mandolin !!!
Good luck to you :)
Nice tutorial. I'm a beginner and I agree you have a gift. Please do more mandolin /guitar tutorials. Thank you very much for taking the time to put it together.
I use the jazz III's too, they're actually what ive been using for the mandolin. Well thanks for the advice and the tutorial videos dude, You're the man!
GREAT VIDEO. Thank you so much for a thoughtful, carefully produced video to help us learn this song well.
Hey brother -- first, NICE pace and lesson. Just clear, concise and to the point. BRAVO! Second, love the guitar accompaniment section there at the end to play along with. I just started on my Eastman (305) a few weeks ago, and have been learning scales and 3 and 4 note chords mostly. Came across this lesson looking at steel guitar vids (I play guitar, dobro and steel). I'm abouit 95% close to your 114 tempo at the end there, so I'm getting there! Great lesson. Thank you!
Thanks Kade! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :)
Thank's Lewis your example's have opened new teqnique for me..
Thanks for helping to spread this great music! Your awesome! Nice mando!!
is there a way that you could ''tell us by ''walking'' where fingers go on what fret and strings??? PLEASE AND THANK YOU
i have an eastman a-style i absolutely love it, eastman rocks.
You rock, bro! Thanks so much for posting these: I'm just starting the mandolin, and it is a blast to be able to pick up some songs right off the bat. Please don't ever stop making these excellent tutorials (best I've seen for any instrument). Thanks!
Thank you Patrick. I've been busy and haven't made any videos recently, but I am about to start again next week! All the best to you.
Honestly, sitting here listening with a foolish little grin, that is such a good and happy sound you're getting. I really want to play this onstage with mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, and bodhran. Guess I should go buy the mandolin first.....
Thank you Lewis! Great approach you have. Got the guitar part down after 2 minutes, now for the mandolin... will take a bit more :-)
i'm still having trouble following this. Is there any chance you could do a slow version where you explain where your fingers are going. It is most likely that it is just me being slow, but I can't always tell which fret you are playing etc. Brilliant job with the song though, check you out!! xx
Thanks, I liked your teaching style. Sounds good.
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Thanks Lewis been wanting to learn this for awhile just was not a good video for a beginner like myself.
Great video lad. Give yourself a chuckle & watch my learning video of this tune. I think I'll pay strict attention to your video to ferocity down.
Great playing & great teaching too
Bravo.
Awesome work! Good job!!
Just one question, which mandolin are you using?
Hi Lewis, is that an Eastman MD615 you are playing?
Good one! Thanks, enjoyed the tune and lesson.
Hey Lewis, im a guitarist by nature but am thinking of getting a mandolin, i have read songs like irish washerwomen or folk and celtic are better suited to an oval mando rather than the F you're playing, is there any truth in that and any reason you play this on an F rather than an oval?
Also, im specifically thinking of getting a barnes and mullins piercy mandolin, have yo heard or played one of these?
Thanks
Hi! Yea, I think the oval sound hole does have a different sound to the F hole style mandolins. The shape of the mandolin doesn't actually make much difference at all. I mean F5 shape with the scroll compared to the tear drop shaped mandolins. The Oval Sound holes give a deeper, richer sound where as the F holes give a thinner, more cutting tone, better suited for bluegrass chops. There's a lot more to the sound than just the style of sound hole though. I haven't heard of the maker, but if I were you, I would try out a fair amount of mandolins first before making a decision! Good luck! :)
I want to learn the Octave Mandolin as I like the lower tone, what being a bass player and all that. Could I still follow your Mandolin lessons but play an Octave Mandolin?
This is so nice, really beautiful playing :)
Great lesson even for us advanced guys!! Well done!!
Thanks John! I've just posted a new lesson that you might like!
Thanks man! Glad you liked it! Mandolin is great fun, so If anyone offers one or you find one in a yard sale, give it a go! :)
Lewis Francis I'll pay if you start up a patreon page
Some very good mandolins are Rigel, very old Gibsons (some people will swear by them, but most of the newer ones are waaaay overpriced in my opinion), Weber, Collings, and a lot of custom made mandolins. There are plenty more to name, but those are honestly pretty pricey. My R-100 Rigel cost me $2600, but it was worth every cent so think about investing in an expensive one eventually. As far as lower end mandolins go, I've heard Kentucky makes pretty good lower end models so you could try those.
First video I have seen of yours. AMAZING! I love the way you play, instruct and carry us along as we learn. Awesome and more Awesome. Thank you..:)
Why doesn’t People Subscribe to him , HE GOOD TEACHER
Hey Andrew! Thanks man! So good it got you on to the Mandolin, that's great! A soft pick could be useful for faster playing, but you wont get much volume. I use the red Jazz III's when I play guitar, and I find they work superbly on the mandolin as they get good volume and have the finer point! So personally I would go for them, but it's always worth experimenting! Have fun fellow Mandolineristerplayerperson!
Awesome video dude, i've been playing guitar for a while and after i saw this vid i went out and got a mandolin. do you suggest using a special pick for the mandolin? ive been using my guitar picks.
Hi.. what´s the model of your Mandoline?
congrats, and thanks for the video
Regards,
Thank you! The mandolin is an Eastman 515.
You play so great. Where can I get the Tubs from the Songs you play. I love the MD 515. Go on!
Hello Guy. You have a great talent and the music is amazing. What is the tuning of the mandolin? Is GDAD? Thanks
It's GDAE. Hope this helps. :)
Totally awesome and inspiring for us beginners!
Your picking in very sharp. gj. Any tips for cleaning up my sloppy picking?
I would say, play slowly - without making mistakes, Relax your arm. If your arm is tense, then you are playing beyond your level, and it will only get worse. Concentrate on getting a good, solid, clear tone - and the speed will come later. Let other people play faster than you - just make sure you sound better. Not that it's a competition! :p
Do you have please this tab : REEL MONTREAL I thank you in advance ;)
What's the best brand of mandolin? I know that's a 100% subjective question, but could you throw out some of the top names? I'm a guitar guy but I'm becoming proficient on the mandolin. I've got a Johnson JMA-100 that a friend has let me borrow. It's playable, but I don't think it's very good (but don't really have a basis of comparison), and I'm looking to upgrade. What's the best mandolin I could buy (in the US) for around $400?
Oy! Great tutorial! Im more impressed by the video quality though- it looks great! What kind of camera are you using in this vid? Thanks! (PS: I have that same exact harmonica necklace as I used to play a lot. I know its somewhere around my room..)
well i thank you and i think you should feel confident that you're a fine looking gent. your video was quite helpful. my grand-da passed before he could teach me to play the mandolin he left me so your easy to understand lesson was priceless. this was my favorite song as a boy and he was very indulgent. i think the rest of the family got tired of it.
Great Video! It's been fun playing along!
I was wondering where you got your mandolin. Could you tell me?
Hey good job! It sounded great and really helped me out. Just a tip try some ornamentals that's what make trad irish interesting.
Glad you liked the lesson!
I do usually ornate the pieces i am playing, but this is a lesson!
You are fantastic brother.
What camera and lens are you using?
Is your wrist still attached t your hand ? Nice strum on the guitar.. :)
Thanks a lot Guy! Have fun learning the tune! :)
hi i've a mandolin and and I'm trying to learn this song.
Can you give me the right tab?
You're great!!!
its in the description bro
thanks man! easy to learn the way you show it!
Thank you! I'm glad the video was helpful!
hey man! My problem is with the right hand. I don't know how I should pick the chords.. I can move the laft hand fast enough, but my right hand cannot keep up. Any advices? Thanks in advance!
Hey! Yeah, usually the left hand can go faster, which is really annoying! XD I would literally just advise patience. Play only as fast as your picking hand can play, without any tension. NO TENSION! Can't stress that enough. Make sure your forearm and upper arm aren't tense, and then keep a check on your shoulders. Keep them relaxed. If you tense up, you can't play fast. So with that in mind, just keep practicing slow for now, and the speed WILL come.
+Lewis Francis thx man for the advices! I'll keep practicing then :D
You're welcome! Have fun dude! :)
Thank you! The Mandolin is an Eastman 515
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@Maxton Trevor no problem xD
Ah wicked! So glad you could learn it! It's such a happy/ fun tune! :)
Thank you! Now I need a Manolin ;)
hi pal, i likeso much this irish melody... i play mando too ....some , spanish , latinoamericanand and regional songs...mayby we can learn from eaxh other too much more; are you interested?
beautiful mandolin !
Thank you! It was a real looker. Not the most playable of mandolins, but it did look and sound nice
Just found the tab. Keep on teaching :-)
What. Type of mandolin is that your playing?
A great lesson! Thanks a million! Also, this is one nice sounding guitar! What make is it? Cheers
Ummm.... It's a Mandolin
Had you watched the whole video you would have seen the guitar ... guess you were too busy formulating a snarky response, eh?
In case you haven't figured it out, it is a Tanglewood guitar.
hey wonderful and easy lesson thank you very much...
Love this, thank you!
You have a beautiful Mandolin!
I'll be sure to make some more lessons as soon as i can! :)
Thank you Lewis, I learned the song on mandolin. You are a great teacher. I was wondering if you can teach us Banish Misfortune? It sounds difficult, but I bet you can make it easier for us so so players.
You are the best!
Awesome...Can I get the tab from your Facebook page?
You have a natural ability for teaching.
youre not boring
i give you an A++ you did awesome thanks for sharing
EXCELLENT!!!! vid > just what I was looking for > You ROCK!!!!!
Thank you Rick! If you liked the video, i have just posted a new lesson!
thanks man! nice video God bless you!
Thank you man! god bless you too! Have a great week! ^_^
Lewis Francis the same for you!
Well done, lad!
DAMN for a chick who just picked up the instrument and who's hands cant move as fast as yours. brilliant. perfect. absolutely gorgeous
Thanks! That helped. And if I scrapped my $80 Anjo and got a real one that would help too.
what kind of mandolin is that?
It's an Eastman F515
Brilliant. Thank you.
Excellent!
This. Is good Jonathan Jeffrey
what strap do you use?
I think it was a Levi strap! I can't remember now though, I don't have it anymore! :p
I need guitar tab please
keep them coming not to many quality videos out there
Awesome as usual mate :D Too bad I don't own a Mandolin, I'd really like to play it.
Reminds me of the brides jig by steeleye span
Thank you ... simply Awesome
Thank you Michael! I have a new lesson for Saint Anne's Reel up now! :)
Your welcome!
Lewis Francis Your welcome!
Are you Russell Lissacks twin?
Thank you
Sassanach! Your a fine trad player!
Thanks Brian! :)
Awesome playing and a great tutorial. Thanks! Also, you know how freaking cute you are, right? :)