Mandolin G Blues - Very Simple

Simply playing something simple is often fun, so that's what's behind this shuffle Blues in G for mandolin. No chords required and just strumming two strings (forget the other two strings) and fret a few notes and you are playing some blues mandolin (quite an oxymoron, it would seem). Quite simple and very fun, in my humble opinion.

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[TheGuitarGuy9999]

Im a guitar player and im thinking of learning another string instrument in your opinion would you recommend the mandolin?

[guitarmandoguy]

Yes, I would recommend the mandolin as a refreshing alternative to guitar. I played guitar for years before discovering the mandolin. But as important as learning another stringed instrument, it's crucial to listen (and truly enjoy) mandolin songs. In my humble opinion, it's always important to have that 'love for a song' and even 'love for the mandolin sound' that ultimately drives you to the patient work of learning the particulars of songs. I love the sound of a mandolin.

[bigassmatic]

does playing guitar make it easier to learn mandolin? i'm interested

[guitarmandoguy]

Yes it does. I think mandolin is easier after playing guitar for years . . . I've learned how to play mandolin more quickly than I did guitar. The single note runs make more sense and follow a more logical pattern than on guitar, it seems to me. The smaller fretboard on a mandolin may seem a problem, but I adapt pretty easily between the two. The variety between guitar and mandolin makes for a nice change also.

[kassemir]

Isn't it an Ovation?

[guitarmandoguy]

Nope, this is an Applause (an Ovation cheapie), bought used for $160. It's now my traveling, grab-and-go mandolin that I don't worry too much about, and it keeps allowing me to play it in all imperfect conditions. It's a nice, dependable beater mandolin that I really enjoy.

[TheGuitarGuy9999]

@guitarmandoguy Thank you for the advice.

[TheGuitarGuy9999]

@guitarmandoguy Thank you for the advice.

[TheCannabisKing]

damn, 160 for a offbrand mando, so are the name brands as much as a scale guitar?

[emeryl96]

dude i love this video im just swiching over from the violin to the mandolin and you probubly the best video ive seen yet

[MsWeedLady]

Thank you for sharing, I'm just beginning to learn. Looks simple enough, I'll use it in my practice. :)

[TheCyanidePie]

I just got a mandolin yesterday and I can play the blues now. Thanks man.

[TheWhiteDevil1612]

The irony is your vid has alot of self depreciating humour, and yet you're the only semi decent mandolin teacher on youtube :P.

Keep up the good work!