Jim Richter's Rock, Blues, & All Things Mandolin

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Jim Richter, your home for blues and rock mandolin instruction. 

If you want to break out of standard bluegrass patterns and explore roots-based American music, this channel is for you. Specializing in rock and electric blues mandolin on YouTube since 2006, Jim arranges and transcribes iconic blues, rock, jazz, and Americana repertoire, licks and song structure, as well as teaching the theory and purpose behind them.

What you’ll find on this channel:
• Mandolin Blues Licks and Tunes Galore: Actionable licks to build your blues lexicon.
• Classic Rock Arrangements: Breakdowns of bands like Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, and the Grateful Dead.
• Mandolin Lessons & Technique: Pentatonic scales, double stops, and fretboard geometry.

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🔗 Get Mandolin Tabs: Support the community on Patreon (https://patreon.com/jimrichter).
🌐 Learn More: Visit http://www.jimrichter.com on Jim and his annual Mandolin Camp