MANDOLIN How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these mandolin tutorials to learn all about mandolin with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Play the tremolo on the mandolin, Use shortcuts on the mandolin, and Fake a song on the mandolin.

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How to play the tremolo on the mandolin

Play the tremolo on the mandolin

Watch Anthony demonstrate the tremolo on the mandolin.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,668

How to use shortcuts on the mandolin

Use shortcuts on the mandolin

Watch Anthony use shortcuts that will help your mandolin playing. Try these different positions and you'll be happy to have learned these ...more

A 6:33
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,181

How to fake a song on the mandolin

Fake a song on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to fake a song on the mandolin in jam sessions. This is Gen 4, lessons 21-22. For more instructional ...more

A- 6:23
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 4,962

How to learn 2-finger chords on the mandolin

Learn 2-finger chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play various chords using just two fingers on the mandolin. This is lesson 2. For more instructional ...more

A- 7:02
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 8,065

How to learn the 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Learn the 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play some simple 3-finger chords on the mandolin. This is lesson 3. For more instructional mandolin ...more

A- 6:41
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 4,395

How to learn the anatomy of the mandolin

Learn the anatomy of the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you the anatomy of the mandolin, how to care for it, and other things, such as changing the strings in this 6-part ...more

A- 6:41
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,212

How to play 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Play 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan revisits how to play 3 finger chords on the mandolin. Sometimes you might want to add another finger to bring it to life ...more

A- 6:58
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,969

How to play "boil them cabbage down" on mandolin

Play "boil them cabbage down" on mandolin

In this installment, Anthony finishes teaching up the old traditional tune, Boil Them Cabbage Down

B+ 8:51
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,029

How to play fills in various keys on the mandolin

Play fills in various keys on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan teaches fills in various keys on the mandolin for timing. This is a 2-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons 30-31. For more ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 2,360

How to play progressive mandolin licks in A minor

Play progressive mandolin licks in A minor

Anthony talks about advanced mandolin topics (and shows them as well!) Check out these tips for A minor. The transitions are easy to ...more

B+ 4:51
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,550

How to play the chop on the mandolin

Play the chop on the mandolin

Check out this video to learn from Anthony Hannigan how to play the chop on the mandolin. It's an awesome sound--give it a try!

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,387

How to breakdown "Foggy Mountain" on the mandolin

Breakdown "Foggy Mountain" on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan continues on calling out chords while breaking down "Foggy Mountain" on the mandolin. This is Gen 4, lesson 8. For more ...more

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Views 2,394

How to build an electric solid body mandolin

Build an electric solid body mandolin

Learn from Perry Novak how to build your own electric solid body mandolin. Instruction is very detailed. This project is not for people ...more

B 10:00
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,309

How to call out chords on the mandolin

Call out chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to call out chords while playing "John Hardy" on the mandolin. This is a 2-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons 1-2 ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 889

How to choose scales in a mandolin jam session

Choose scales in a mandolin jam session

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to choose your scales for a mandolin jam session. This is Gen 4, lesson 32. For more instructional ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,528

How to crosspick kickoffs on a mandolin

Crosspick kickoffs on a mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how crosspick kickoffs on the mandolin. For more instructional mandolin videos, search WonderHowTo for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 545

How to learn 4-finger chords on a mandolin

Learn 4-finger chords on a mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play various chords using four fingers on the mandolin. This is lesson 4. For more instructional ...more

B 6:47
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,057

How to learn A scale kickoffs for the mandolin

Learn A scale kickoffs for the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you some nifty kickoffs on the A scale for your solo mandolin playing. For more instructional mandolin videos ...more

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Views 1,088

How to learn basic music theory for the mandolin

Learn basic music theory for the mandolin

Anthony talks about basic music theory and how you can apply it to the mandolin on a fundamental level.

B 6:36
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Views 729

How to change a mandolin string

Change a mandolin string

Sooner or later you're going to break a mandolin string and you'll need to know how to change them. This free lesson by Brad Laird will walk ...more

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