Can a Mandolin Rock?
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can a mandolin rock? yes, yes it can... even with a hippie playin it
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i wanted to get a mandolin to add more variety to me and my friends rock band, but i wasnt sure if a mandolin could rock...
2 hours after watching this video i bought one! lol
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ROCK
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I use my mandolin in an English folk dance group, in a church music group, and playing at Irish style pub sessions. Its also very good for playing Carolan style melodies.
A cheap plywood based instrument is good value for a beginner but it is really worth paying more for an instrument. with at least solid top (I prefer cedar, spruce is brighter)
Paul Hathway is best bang for buck, see his site
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well said, an average mandolin player and an average guitarist will always sound MUCH better than 2 average guitarists 'cause the high voice of the mando sings over the lower and middle voice of the guitar. and its so easy to get started with! you only need 5 chords and the scales of G, A, D and C to play or jam on 80% of popular songs
Guitar will always be the most versatile instrument, but the mandolin is the most underrated instrument.
PS my mandolins is by Paul Hathway
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damn this is bad assssssssss
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Your mandolin surely rock!!
The best of all the mandolin rock tunes.
can you recommend a mandolin brand for beginners?
italouruguayricano 1 year ago
@italouruguayricano There are many brands and product lines within those brands, so I can't recommend one in particular. Your best bet is to try mandolins in your price range, and if possible take along a friend who plays who can give a second opinion. Or if you know a good instrument maker see if they can evaluate your purchase before you commit to buying it. Good luck!
themandolinmaniac 1 year ago
@italouruguayricano That's tough to do. The big name instruments are more expensive than I would recommend to those starting out, but you might come upon a locally made or used instrument, as I did, for perhaps $200-500 that would be quite playable and a lot of fun. My first mandolin only cost $180 but kept me playing for several years, and I didn't worry terribly about taking it to parties and jam sessions. My second cost $500. As you can hear it has turned out to be a great instrument.
themandolinmaniac 10 months ago
Thanks for the compliments, everybody - It was my first time making a video of anything, and I did it on an ocean beach so I apologize for the wind. Thanks for making this my most popular song. I LIVE for the hits!
themandolinmaniac 1 year ago