Discover the Beauty of Classical Music on Mandolin: Bach's Cello Suite No. 1

Attention folk and bluegrass mandolinists! 

Dive into the world of classical music with this intermediate-level lesson on J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 BWV 1007 Prélude. 

Enhance your solo repertoire to impress your family and friends. Perfect for those moments when they ask you to 'play some mandolin, please.'

In this series of lessons, you'll bridge the gap between traditional mandolin styles and classical masterpiece repertoire.

While studying this piece, I've been getting a lot of inspiration from players like Avi Avital, Yo-Yo Ma, and Caterina Lichtenberg. 

Key features of this lesson:

• Learn to play Bach's iconic Prélude on your mandolin
• Ideal for intermediate players looking to expand their musical horizons
• Explore the connections between folk/bluegrass and classical techniques
• Memorize music easily using the powerful back-chaining teaching method

In the first of four lessons, we'll start by breaking down and closely examining bars 1-10.

Whether you're curious about classical music or seeking to broaden your mandolin skills, this lesson offers a perfect introduction to Bach's timeless composition.

In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:

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