Mandolin Lessons: 4 Favorite Advanced Tunes

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Free Online Course: Mandolin Lessons: 4 Favorite Advanced Tunes provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Mandolin Lessons: 4 Favorite Advanced Tunes is taught by Mike Marshall.

Overview
  • Master mandolin player Mike Marshall breaks down classics like "Silent Night" and "Auld Lang Syne" and offers variations to keep these advanced tunes fresh for years to come.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    1. "Silent Night"
    • "Silent Night" part 1
    • "Silent Night" part 2
    • "Silent Night" part 3
    2. "Soldier's Joy"
    • "Soldier's Joy" part 1: Chords and melody
    • "Soldier's Joy" part 2: Analysis
    • "Soldier's Joy" part 3: Variations
    3. "Auld Lang Syne"
    • "Auld Lang Syne" key of A: Performance 1
    • "Auld Lang Syne" key of A: Performance 2
    • "Auld Lang Syne" key of G: Performance
    • "Auld Lang Syne" melody
    • "Auld Lang Syne" bluegrass style
    4. Circle of Fifths
    • Circle of fifths part 1: Using the circle to find 1-4-5s
    • Circle of fifths part 2: Using the circle to find 2-5-1s
    • Circle of fifths part 3: 2-5-1 in G, fingering ideas
    • Circle of fifths part 4: Around the circle in 2-5-1
    • Circle of fifths part 5: Finding 2-5-1s using chromatics
    • Circle of fifths part 6: Using the 2-5-1 to modulate
    • Circle of fifths part 7: Around the circle in 2-5-1 arpeggios
    Conclusion
    • ArtistWorks and Next Steps