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Nigel Gatherer's Self Study
Mandolin Tutorials
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I have prepared a number of tutorials, listed below, to help people get started on the mandolin. Take it slowly, and practise any exercises several times before moving on.
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Lesson 1
Introduction
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Introduction; history of the mandolin.
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Lesson 2
Tuning
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The plectrum; tuning methods.
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Lesson 3
Tablature
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How to use mandolin tablature.
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Lesson 4
Exercises
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Your first exercises to get you used to the fingerboard.
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Lesson 5
Accessories
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Tuners, picks, straps and peg winders.
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Lesson 6
Keys and Scales
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Scales and keys and octaves.
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Lesson 7
Pick Direction
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A look at downstrokes, upstrokes, and which to use where.
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Lesson 8
Scale Exercises
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More exercises.
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Lesson 9
Skye Boat Song
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A tune, a rhythm, a prince and a story.
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Lesson 10
Decoration
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Exploring some ornamentation ideas with a tune, Highland Skip.
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Lesson 11
Pick Direction
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A deeper look at pick direction with several exercises.
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