Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson // Red Haired Boy // Melody

bluegrass mandolin lesson youtube Jul 02, 2024

Welcome to a fun and engaging mandolin lesson for the popular fiddle tune "Red Haired Boy"!

This tune is part of the music traditions of bluegrass, old-time, Ireland and Scotland. It’s a must know fiddle tune! 

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player looking to refine your technique, this series of videos will guide you through the melody, chords, and essential soloing tips to master this lively tune.

In this video, you'll learn: 

  • How to play the melody A and B-parts of "Red Haired Boy”.
  • Essential picking patterns for fluency and drive.
  • Tips and techniques to enhance your playing.

Tune up your mandolin and join me in exploring this classic tune.

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Let’s get pickin’!

In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

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

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

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