This course is for all levels, from those who are just starting out and need to learn the fundamentals, to the more advanced players who want to improve their technique. The lesson starts with how I hold the pick and mandolin, and then I examine each component to how I move my hand, looking closely at the nuances to playing through the string. Then we look at how to achieve tone and efficiency using down strokes and alternating pick strokes, as well as the method for determining which pick strokes to play and when. Finally, we examine how the technique changes when playing at different tempos. Video comes with written hand-out that includes exercises for developing the right hand as well as sheet music for five fiddle tunes, all in standard notation and tab with pick strokes notated. Upon purchase, buyer will receive a PDF, which contains a link to download the video from Google Drive.

Duration: 47 minutes