In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Triolpolska efter Kristian Oskarsson (Triplet polska after Kristian Oskarsson). This dance tune is from the region of Jämtland.
We are playing a bassline emphasising beat 1 and 3, the most...
Looking to play jazz chords on the mandolin and master jazz back-up rhythm? Look no further!
In this video lesson, I guide you through the chords and rhythm for the jazz standard “I’ve Found a New Baby,” written by Jack Palmer & Spencer Williams.
This iconic piece,...
In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play the chords and bassline for a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Hultkläppens Am Polska (the A-minor polska by Hultklappen). This dance tune is from the region of Bergsjö, Hälsingland.
We are playing a bassline emphasising...
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My friend Baron Collins Hill inspired me to share my thoughts on why you should play the octave mandolin.
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You'll find sheet music, tabs, audio...
In this video lesson, I show you how to play the bassline and chords for my new 3 part arrangement of Minuet in G major (BWV Anh. 116) by Johann Sebastian Bach.
I will show you two alternative ways to play this part, either like:
- bassline
- or using three-string chords
I will also explain...
In this mandolin video lesson, I show you how to play the chords and backup for a traditional Swedish fiddle tune called Vals efter Pål Karl. This dance tune is a waltz from the region of Älvdalen, Dalarna.
The chords used are A5, D, G, and C. The melody is archaic and raw, and the...
In this video lesson, I show you how to play the harmony for Minuet in G major (BWV Anh. 114) by Johann Sebastian Bach. Our arrangement includes a harmony part that can be played on both the mandolin and the octave mandolin. I will show you both ways in this video. It is a delightful duo...
Here is a mandolin duo arrangement of the Irish tune called Wren's Nest. This jig was written by the great fiddler Frankie Gavin of De Dannan. I
included an octave mandolin accompaniment, and we are using some powerful chord voicing suitable for Celtic rhythm playing. The chords used are Em, A,...
In this video, I show you how to play the chords for Waltz of the Dreams by me, Magnus Zetterlund. I play it on my octave mandolin in the key of D-major, and I include some very nice chords like the Gadd9 and Bmadd9.
In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:
- Sheet music/tabs
- Play-a-long...
New single, released August 24th, 2021. This is a Nordic folk, mandolin original called “Waltz of the Dreams” by Magnus Zetterlund. The instruments played are mandolin, octave mandolin, and double bass.
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In this video, I show you how to play the chords, rhythm, and accompaniment for “Tremology.” The octave mandolin adds a nice touch to the back up your mandolin, and the beautiful sound of the two instruments perfectly melts together, and the way they blend is just like coffee...
In this video, I show how I play the octave mandolin accompaniment for Murphy’s Hornpipe. It’s a traditional Irish tune I learned 17 years ago but still love to play it.
For this accompaniment, I focus on playing a strong baseline.
It suits this tune well with its...
