Mandolin Breakthrough: A Guitarists Quick Start Guide
This is the ultimate resource for guitarists eager to explore the world of the mandolin. Designed to leverage your existing guitar skills, this guide breaks down the fundamentals of transitioning to mandolin playing with ease. Packed with chord diagrams and step-by-step instructions, it empowers you to start making music on the mandolin quickly and confidently. Whether you're seeking a fresh musical challenge or a new addition to your repertoire, this guide is your fast-track to mandolin mastery!
00:00 - 00:59: Introduction and my mandolin story
Overview of the guide and how it bridges guitar skills to mandolin mastery. Personal anecdote: Backpacking journey that inspired the method.
01:00 - 01:50: First Steps: Retuning Your Thinking
Removing the high E and B strings conceptually. Mapping the remaining strings (E, A, D, G) onto the mandolin structure.
01:51 - 02:57: Translating Chords from Guitar to Mandolin
G, C and D chord transformation. Visual and verbal walkthrough of flipping chord shapes for the mandolin.
02:58 - 03:45: Next Steps: The Masterclass Invitation
Sign up for the free 3 -Day Masterclass “From Guitar to Mandolin: A Step by Step Path to Breaking Through” and expand your mandolin knowledge by leveraging your skills as a guitarist.