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Fake a song on the mandolin

How to fake a song on the mandolin

Don't know how to play the mandolin? Don't worry... fake it! Well, not exactly. You do need to know some of the basic mandolin chords to do this. Then you can fake a break in jam settings and act like a pro ...

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Build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

How to build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

The Strat is one of the most recognized electric guitars made by Fender, with Eric Clapton, Billy Corgan, Jeff Beck, and John Mayer all having their own signature model. But with the price of a Stratocaster ...

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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.

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How to learn chord theory boot camp for the mandolin

Learn chord theory boot camp for the mandolin

Watch this video to see Anthony talk about using the 1-4-5 in ...more

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How to learn octaves for picking and chording on the mandolin

Learn octaves for picking and chording on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows how to use octaves for picking and chording on ...more

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How to learn strumming techiques for the mandolin

Learn strumming techiques for the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows some simple strumming techniques on the mandolin. This is a 4-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons 35-38. For more ...more

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How to master basic mandolin scales and finger patterns

Master basic mandolin scales and finger patterns

The mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the same family as ...more

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How to play "Old Home Place" on the mandolin

Play "Old Home Place" on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to call out chords wile playing "Old Home Place" on the mandolin. This is a 3-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons ...more

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How to play "Ragtime Annie" on the mandolin

Play "Ragtime Annie" on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play the traditional fiddle tune "Ragtime Annie" on the mandolin. This is a 4-part tutorial, Gen 4 ...more

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How to play "Soldiers Joy" on the mandolin

Play "Soldiers Joy" on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play the civil war tune "Soldier's Joy" and "Turkey in the Straw" on the mandolin, while calling out the ...more

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How to play augmented triads on the mandolin

Play augmented triads on the mandolin

Augmented triads and triad exercises are easy to play on the mandolin with these tips, get expert advice on musical instruments and music ...more

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How to play blues mandolin

Play blues mandolin

Anthony shows some blues licks on the mandolin. This video is very instructive and easy to follow.

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How to play Irish chords on the mandolin

Play Irish chords on the mandolin

Learn how to play rag time music on the mandolin with these lessons covering Irish music chords and stroke patterns with expert music ...more

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How to play old timey mandolin songs

Play old timey mandolin songs

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play the old timey on the mandolin, even though he considers himself a "new timey" player. This is a ...more

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How to play slides on the mandolin

Play slides on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play slides on the mandolin. This is a 3-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons 23-25. For more instructional ...more

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How to play the mandolin

Play the mandolin

Learn how to play the mandolin with these lessons covering chords, tuning, picking and stroke patterns with expert music training tips in ...more

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How to play turnarounds on the mandolin

Play turnarounds on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan discusses turnarounds on the mandolin. This is a 4-part tutorial, Gen 4, lessons 26-29. For more instructional mandolin ...more

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How to play various licks and tags on the mandolin

Play various licks and tags on the mandolin

Watch Anthony show some mandolin licks and tags from fiddle tunes. Get some tips and follow along.

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How to practice chord positions around the mandolin neck

Practice chord positions around the mandolin neck

Anthony Hannigan shows some chord positions around the mandolin neck ...more

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How to practice mandolin fingering exercises

Practice mandolin fingering exercises

Anthony Hannigan shows you some simple fingering techniques for your mandolin. For more instructional mandolin videos, search WonderHowTo ...more

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How to use the double stop technique on the mandolin

Use the double stop technique on the mandolin

Learn how to apply the double stop technique to your mandolin playing.

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How to crosspick on a mandolin

Crosspick on a mandolin

Anthony starts teaching a very important technique, Crosspicking. Then, he begins to teach Boil Them Cabbage Down

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How to learn about the mandolin blues

Learn about the mandolin blues

Anthony Hannigan gives some more blues discussions on the mandolin. This is Gen 4, lesson 49. For more instructional mandolin videos ...more

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How to learn right hand techniques on the mandolin

Learn right hand techniques on the mandolin

This lesson will teach various right hand techniques that will improve your mandolin playing.

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How to play "Beaumont Rag" on the mandolin

Play "Beaumont Rag" on the mandolin

Learn how to play rag time music on the mandolin with these lessons covering ragtime chords and stroke patterns with expert music training ...more

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How to play intervention chords on the mandolin

Play intervention chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan shows you how to play intervention chords on the mandolin. This is Gen 4, lesson 46. For more instructional mandolin ...more

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How to play jazz chords on the mandolin

Play jazz chords on the mandolin

Learn how to play rag time music on the mandolin with these lessons covering jazz chords and stroke patterns with expert music training tips ...more

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How to play minor triads on the mandolin

Play minor triads on the mandolin

Minor triads are easy to play on the mandolin with these tips, get expert advice on musical instruments and music lessons in this free video ...more

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How to play progressive double stops

Play progressive double stops

Learn how to play double stops on the mandolin by watching Anthony demonstrate and give a few step-by-step tips.

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How to tune a mandolin

Tune a mandolin

Watch to learn how to tune a mandolin and prepare for playing with Tom Bekeny. This is primarily geared toward viewers who don't know how ...more

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How to learn some 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Learn some 3-finger chords on the mandolin

Anthony Hannigan re-touches on 3-finger chords for the mandolin. This is Gen 4, lesson 33. For more instructional mandolin videos ...more

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How to play Foggy Mountain Breakdown on the mandolin

Play Foggy Mountain Breakdown on the mandolin

Anthony teaches the chords to the song Foggy Mountain Breakdown by ...more

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How to play major triads on the mandolin

Play major triads on the mandolin

Major triads are easy to play on the mandolin with these tips, get expert advice on musical instruments and music lessons in this free video ...more

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