Blackberry Blossom // Bluegrass Mandolin Tutorial // Chords

bluegrass chords mandolin lesson youtube Apr 22, 2025

Play a sequence of chop chords that is perfect for developing comping dexterity. 

In this mandolin lesson, we'll explore the chords for the classic fiddle tune "Blackberry Blossom”. We are using bluegrass chop chords for the right sound of the back-up rhythm.

Perfect for intermediate mandolin players looking to expand their skills and repertoire!

What You'll Learn:

  • Complete chord breakdown
  • General back up rhythm tips
  • Alternative chord fingerings
  • Tips for fast chord transitions

The key for this tune is G-major/E-minor. The chords used are G-major, D-major, C-major, E-minor, and B-major.

You'll find sheet music, tabs, audio tracks, and instructions for this tune in Mandolin Secrets Academy.

On my right side, I have the excellent Swedish bluegrass guitarist Mikael Grund.

Remember, every great musician was once a beginner.

Let the music flow through your fingers, and let your mandolin tell its story! Keep pickin' and keep improving!

In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

  • Sheet music/tabs (PDF)
  • Backing and play-a-long tracks (MP3)
  • How-to-play-instructions

 

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