Mandolin Lesson for Beginners

Brilliant young Virginia mandolinist Pete Frostic joins us to reveal the tricks of his trade on the mandolin. Pete plays with Old School Freight Train and he tours the world playing mandolin for a living. We are thrilled to have him on board as an instructor here at VirtualWoodshed.com. In this seven part series, Pete will take you from zero to hero and have you jamming with friends in short order.

Length: 11:52 Lesson Description: How to hold the mandolin, basic right hand technique, how to hold the pick, proper pick attack, beginner picking exercises, left hand technique, proper hand alignment, avoiding carpal tunnel syndrome, basic fretting technique, chromatic drills, alternating picking drills.

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[Lauriang00]

I was accomplised in piano , flute,oboe piccolo: woodwinds.This was 30+ years ago. String insterments are basically foreign to me. Last year I was given a mandolyn and occasionally pick it up to attempt a cord.Thank you for your lessons "virtualwoodshed.' Your detail in my first lesson relieved the stress in a new field of music for me; very encouraging, I will stick with it. Sincerely Laurie

[VirtualWoodshed]

@Lauriang00

Thanks so much for the comment. Best of luck in your musical endeavors!

[kissick12]

I know the length is mentioned int he description as 11:52, but the youtube video only lasts till 5:04. Could you upload the rest, or is there another way to get to that part of the video? Today's my first day trying teach myself mandolin, and Pete has helped a lot already!

[VirtualWoodshed]

@kissick12

Yes, this one and all of Pete's mandolin lessons are available for purchase at virtualwoodshed[dot]com. The price is $4.99 each. Thanks. 

[mandolinman1917]

good video, what kind of mandolin are you playing?

[VirtualWoodshed]

@mandolinman1917

Pete is playing a mandolin built by Oliver Apitius. Thanks for watching!

[MinerOfHats]

@VirtualWoodshed fayul.

[Tenifus]

just bought a mandolin. I'm sure this will help!

[KoloRandomers2011]

How could someone dislike this video? You really helped me, as i am a complete biginner, Thanks!

[GIRLANDLAKAIFORLIFE]

VERY GOOD THANKS MAN