Nice lesson dude. I haven't played Mandolin in about three year. Haven't even picked one up. This lesson is exactly what I need to get me 'back on track' in no time. Thanks man.
Exactly what I needed! I'm not so good at just watching or hearing something and picking it right up. The technical explanations were perfect for me. Thank you!!
I just bought an Eastman 305 like yours about a month or so ago, and have started learning using a book a friend loaned me call "Mandolin For Dummies." He said "here, I think this will really help." Hey! Wait a minute! Not sure what he was saying there... :) In any case, I come from a bass/guitar/steel background, so getting used to another tuning went pretty quick, but the scale and small neck is where it's really taking some time to get used to it. I really appreciate what you're showing here. Some of these things I found on my own, but you have a bunch of cool licks here. I am employing a lot of what you're doing here, too. Fun instrument!
Tj Weger Hi Tj, Love the 305! Glad to hear that you're making the transition so quickly! It's sometimes tough to go from bass/guitar,tuned in 4ths (ish), to mandolin tuned in 5ths. Since you have such a wide playing background, it won't take your brain too long to calibrate to the shorter mandolin fretboard. You should try messing around with the licks over some of the G Major jam tracks here: www.fretboard-toolbox.com/some-g-major-jam-tracks-1.html, and then do the same with the other track in the other keys here: www.fretboard-toolbox.com/200-free-jam-tracks.html. If you haven't downloaded the Six Licks in the other keys, the link is in the video description. Happy playing! Scott
Thanks for letting me know Janine! Don't forget that you can download and print off these same licks in five other keys, and over 1/3 of any Fretboard Toolbox Complete Edition for free at my website: www.fretboard-toolbox.com. :-) Happy music making! Scott
i don't think you talk too much at all... it makes since when you talk through it then play it through ---i play the video slllooooower so i can understand your lessons better thanks for sharing your talent ---hugs
I know you are just starting out, but I was curious: that would appear to be an Eastman MD-305 you are using--- how do you like it? What are your impressions overall of the instrument?
I have numerous friends who are professional musicians, and they always want to plink around on my Eastman 305. They usually compliment it and then just leave me with the frustration that's it's going be a long while until I play like that. :-)
Yes, I know that frustration all too well. Thanks for the message. I'm looking to pick up an Eastman-- or the comparable Loar LM-400. But I must say-- from what I've heard-- including the sound of your own mandolin--- I'm leaning towards the Eastman. Just a sweeter sound.
I think I got it fixed. Here's the link- just scroll towards the bottom and you should find it. Let me know if you don't and we'll try another way. :-) www.fretboard-toolbox.com/mandolin-free-videos-and-tools.html Happy playing, Scott
+Richard Willette Hi Richard, Fair critique! In my defense though, I'm obviously not a hot picker, but I've found that lots of hot pickers can't explain to me why or how things work very well. I wrote those books to help me try to understand/see the how and why, because I'm a big picture guy. Also, I'm a high school biology teacher so I naturally talk a lot. :-) I'll keep your thoughts in mind when I make my next video though! Happy playing, Scott
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Nice lesson dude. I haven't played Mandolin in about three year. Haven't even picked one up. This lesson is exactly what I need to get me 'back on track' in no time. Thanks man.
Exactly what I needed! I'm not so good at just watching or hearing something and picking it right up. The technical explanations were perfect for me. Thank you!!
+Michelle McIntyre Thanks for letting me know! Hope you enjoy the others too. :-)
+FretboardToolbox So much so I bought the ebook lol. thanks again!
+Michelle McIntyre Thanks Michelle! Let me know if any questions come up.
I just had so much fun and learning for free with the six old time mando licks, I'm ready to fire my teacher!
I just bought an Eastman 305 like yours about a month or so ago, and have started learning using a book a friend loaned me call "Mandolin For Dummies." He said "here, I think this will really help." Hey! Wait a minute! Not sure what he was saying there... :) In any case, I come from a bass/guitar/steel background, so getting used to another tuning went pretty quick, but the scale and small neck is where it's really taking some time to get used to it. I really appreciate what you're showing here. Some of these things I found on my own, but you have a bunch of cool licks here. I am employing a lot of what you're doing here, too. Fun instrument!
Tj Weger Hi Tj, Love the 305! Glad to hear that you're making the transition so quickly! It's sometimes tough to go from bass/guitar,tuned in 4ths (ish), to mandolin tuned in 5ths. Since you have such a wide playing background, it won't take your brain too long to calibrate to the shorter mandolin fretboard. You should try messing around with the licks over some of the G Major jam tracks here: www.fretboard-toolbox.com/some-g-major-jam-tracks-1.html, and then do the same with the other track in the other keys here: www.fretboard-toolbox.com/200-free-jam-tracks.html. If you haven't downloaded the Six Licks in the other keys, the link is in the video description. Happy playing! Scott
thank you for your lesson you are a great teacher I appricate the time you took
Thanks so much! Glad you're finding some cool ideas. :-)
Scott
Super helpful today!! Thanks
Thanks for letting me know Janine! Don't forget that you can download and print off these same licks in five other keys, and over 1/3 of any Fretboard Toolbox Complete Edition for free at my website: www.fretboard-toolbox.com. :-)
Happy music making!
Scott
Great job. Like all the theory too!
Thanks Robert!
Awesome lesson. Thank you! Will check out your stuff.
Thanks for the feedback, David! Hope you find lots of cool ideas on the website!
Scott
Thank you so much! I love the sounds and need all the help I can get!
I appreciate it, Lori! Glad you found it useful. :-)
Scott
Awesome. Thx for post.
Thanks. Good lesson.
Yes I will totally go to your sight and get that stuff!! I'm still practicing. Lol
Thank you !
+Nancy Rose Black You bet! Scott
i don't think you talk too much at all... it makes since when you talk through it then play it through ---i play the video slllooooower so i can understand your lessons better thanks for sharing your talent ---hugs
Awww, thanks Collette. :-)
The diagrams are so well done - who drew them, excellent diagrams.
+Peter MacMillan Hi Peter, Thanks for the compliment! I created them, on Microsoft Word, believe it or not. :-)
Thank you very much!!!
You're most welcome!
I know you are just starting out, but I was curious: that would appear to be an Eastman MD-305 you are using--- how do you like it? What are your impressions overall of the instrument?
I have numerous friends who are professional musicians, and they always want to plink around on my Eastman 305. They usually compliment it and then just leave me with the frustration that's it's going be a long while until I play like that. :-)
Yes, I know that frustration all too well. Thanks for the message. I'm looking to pick up an Eastman-- or the comparable Loar LM-400. But I must say-- from what I've heard-- including the sound of your own mandolin--- I'm leaning towards the Eastman. Just a sweeter sound.
You already have tablature what do you need to go to the fretboard for
why can I not find your website?? I want this...awesome!
www.fretboard-toolbox.com.
Bryn Gruber Thanks for the help, Bryn! Looks like I missed Mark's question. Sorry Mark! :-) Scott
The Six Old-Timey Licks in Six Keys download link is broken on that site.
I think I got it fixed. Here's the link- just scroll towards the bottom and you should find it. Let me know if you don't and we'll try another way. :-) www.fretboard-toolbox.com/mandolin-free-videos-and-tools.html
Happy playing,
Scott
where can i download the chord or scale chart you are using??
They're on the Free Pages link at my website: www.fretboard-toolbox.com. Thanks for checking them out!
Damn you keep moving the paper around so much how can we copy it duh
NO HARM MEANT ON THE TALKING PART U R JUST BRING A GOOD TEACHER.LOL I AM BY HEAR PLAYER
Figuring out all this stuff is finally making me a by ear player too. I just went about it a bit differently. Happy playing! :-)
+steve b so is my hubby music is music not matter how you play
Duh
I know nothing of tablature you are all talk at an illiterate tablature .please get on with the six old time licks
Hi Donald,
I'm a high school science teacher, so I get accused of talking too much a lot. :-)
Happy playing,
Scott
to much talking
Steve B, I'm a high school biology teacher by trade, so this isn't the first time I've been accused of talking too much. :-) Scott
cmon dude, less talk more rock, put away the books, explain while you play
+Richard Willette Hi Richard, Fair critique! In my defense though, I'm obviously not a hot picker, but I've found that lots of hot pickers can't explain to me why or how things work very well. I wrote those books to help me try to understand/see the how and why, because I'm a big picture guy. Also, I'm a high school biology teacher so I naturally talk a lot. :-) I'll keep your thoughts in mind when I make my next video though!
Happy playing, Scott
Appreciate your work but yeah, he's right.
No arguments here. :-)
No argument, just trying to help you. This is a good site.
+Hooter Bear Thanks Hooter Bear! I'm a long time high school biology teacher, so I tend to over-explain. :-)