In this video lesson, I show you how to play a Swedish fiddle tune called Halls Lilla Vals. It was written by Jon Erik Hall (1877-1948) from Bergsjö in Hälsingland. The melody starts in D-major, and the second part begins with a B-minor chord. I find it to be an excellent and elegant...
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches the old-time/bluegrass fiddle tune, Billy in the Lowground. In this arrangement we include some cool cross-picking ideas to add character to the tune.
In Mandolin Secrets Academy you’ll find:
- Sheet music/tabs
- Play-a-long track
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In this video, I show you a playful crosspicking arrangement of the classic lullaby Twinkle Twinkle Little star. This is an example of how you can turn any song into a solo arrangement. This is a sample lesson from our new Mandolin Crosspicking Course.
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In this video, I show you how to play the rhythm for the traditional tune Whiskey Before Breakfast.
We’re using chop chords with some added crosspicking.
This is a must-know tune in the Bluegrass genre and the included variations are inspired by players like Jesse McReynolds and Frank...
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches a crosspicking arrangement of the old-time/bluegrass fiddle tune, Liza Jane.
In Mandolin Secrets Academy you'll find:
- Sheet music/tabs
- Play-a-long track
- How-to-play-instructions
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches a great lick based on the Jesse McReynolds crosspicking pattern.
In Mandolin Secrets Academy you'll find:
- Sheet music/tabs
- Play-a-long track
- How-to-play-instructions
In this video, Hayes Griffin teaches a basic crosspicking version of the tune Wildwood Flower. This is a classic song that was made popular by the Carter Family among others.
This is a sample lesson from the new Crosspicking Course of Mandolin Secrets Academy...
In this video, I show you how to play a solo crosspicking arrangement of Auld Lang Syne.
In the times of covid-19. Learn this crosspicking arrangement, record a smartphone video and send a virtual greeting card to your family and friend for the Holidays. I can guarantee the success! :-)
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