Mandolin Tuning - Tutorial and Advice from Imre

I recently got a Mandolin and thought I'd create a quick video showing how I tune it up. Usually I play guitar and a little banjo, but I have to admit I very much like this little instrument. I'd definitely recommend one, especially if you like country, bluegrass, or even blues music; really it can be played for almost any other genre. In case you're wondering, my Mandolin is an Epiphone MM-50.

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[harmonairbass]

Clip on tuners are now available. It is not necessary to find a quiet spot to tune because the clip picks up the vibration from the instrument. This allows you to tune much quicker and these tuners are much cheaper ($20) than microphone tuners.

[binarygraphite]

@harmonairbass Yes I've seen those, great if you're playing with others or on stage. I picked mine because I also have electric guitars and this one has an input for one; about $20 as well.

[HTATigersBasketball]

These are perfect tips. I wish more people would give ones like these. So many people wouldn't know about these little tricks. Luckily, my ears naturally hear the very sensitive differences

[binarygraphite]

@HTATigersBasketball Thank you kindly for the comment! I'm glad you found the vid helpful!

[LoftyArts]

Thank you for posting this! My Dad asked me to find something to learn how to tune a mandolin before he buys one. I went straight to your video and it has fulfilled his inquiry. ;>] P.S. You do have a beautiful mandolin but my Dad said he's getting a Rouge one. ;>P

[binarygraphite]

@LoftyArts :) Glad you found it helpful and thanks, it's a pretty nice instrument. Good luck with yours and hope you enjoy it! By the way, I also have a video about adjusting the bridge in case you find your mando gets sharper/flatting notes down the neck.

[velvetunderpants44]

Maybe it's an online thing, but your mandolin sounds slightly flat.

I mean tuning-wise.

[BryanWells]

Hi I'm a PC.

[LoftyArts]

@binarygraphite Thanks, we just watched it! That was helpful, as well! ;>D

[ionuser]

@eurokid12 Hi Eurokid, The Tanglewood is beautiful. It has excellent resonance and the sound is very regal and bright. I have the Tanglewood TMAS-GLOSS 'All Solid Timber' - Search Eagle Music UK in google and you will find a British shop that sells my model! Thanks.