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Being 73 and none too bright I was astounded that I picked up this improvisation technique so quickly. Thanks so much for your easy going, methodical style.
What an outstanding lesson. I was always scared of pentatonic scales on mandolin. You made it very easy to understand and follow along..Thank you so much.
Thanks for the comment Dez...there are similarities to the approach you use on guitar, just need to get your fingers knowing where to go on the mandolin!
It's always helpful to see something new in person. And theory is great. But we get both with Eddy in the pickin' seat. Thanks eddy. I really like the nice iReal Pro touch.
An excellent video Eddie. Comprehensive, instructive and a great lesson. I've been looking for something like this for a long time. YT has plenty videos on the subject, but few with the practical information you have provided. Thank you. 👍
Really great to hear John. As someone who struggled to learn, I'm always asking myself, "what are the gaps out there in the TH-cam World?" Every now and then I find one that really strikes a chord (or scale) with folks. Good luck with your jamming!
Thank you Eddie. I've just had a browse at your YT Home Page and there is certainly a huge amount of useful stuff there. I play Fiddle and Mandolin and live in outback Australia with no BG/OT musicians within 150kms. YT and FB Fiddlers has been a Godsend..!! Cheers. 😄
Terrific information easily understood. Most important when you are new something like I am Mandolin. I learned much of Banjo from you now I'm tackling Mandolin.
Awesome! Very clear! I enjoyed jamming along. Never thought I could do it. You unlocked it for me with "My girl". I wish for more such examples. Thank you.
Lucyna, You may be ready for lesson 2 in this series. Also, check out my playlist series How To Create Bluegrass Mandolin Solos. Good luck with your picking!
...hello again, Eddie. i found, and subscribed to, your channel yesterday. Today the TH-cam algorithm suggested your pentatonic vid -- and it's another keystone in applying core music theory to the mandolin. So thanks again! To me, one of the best aspects of your lessons is when you pause and, as an aside, apply the teaching to a popular song. Examples being 'My Girl' (the above video) and 'The Weight' (from your tricky chords video). Might i suggest that you do this more? ... and even focus on popular tunes that are not trad bluegrass or mandolin tunes? i realize you've covered blues forms on the mondolin -- but i really think many people would be interested in non-traditional mandolin instruction. And you do seem to have a wide knowledge of musical styles. i think it would help a lot of people -- and also grow your channel, because you deserve more views imho. At any rate, keep it up. i look forward to going through all your vids -- and i play "Twist and Shout" off the top - in your honour - every time i pick up the instrument. Such fun!
Really helpful, presented in an easily understandable way and backing track at the end meant that for the first time ever I actually managed to improvise a few lines. Many thanks...I now at least feel there is some hope!
Just get the notes to the C pentatonic C, D, E, G, A, which is a different pattern than the D and G. Once you have that, the approach is the same. Good luck.
I have learned first position pent scales for several keys. I have found that each scale can be used for two different keys - probably as a major and a minor. For example, the A scale works for C also, and E works for G. Again, there might be a difference between major and minor ‘sound’. The two keys can be figured from whatever key and its 6th degree. Double the usefulness of each scale.
Right Stephen. You are describing the Relative minor. It creates a bluesy sound when played against the "normal" chords of a key. I cover that in Lesson 4 of this series and also have one on the Relative minor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Finally a tutorial I can feel most comfortable playing to..Love the laid back approach
Great to hear! Good luck going forward.
Hi and thanks for making this video. It is full of helpful information.
Thanks so much, very well presented and good information.
You, Sir., are a gifted teacher!
Thanks, Ed. Good luck with your picking.
Being 73 and none too bright I was astounded that I picked up this improvisation technique so quickly. Thanks so much for your easy going, methodical style.
Very cool Owen...each instrument has its own little tricks. This is a good one on mandolin.
Now for the 1st time I can play with a backing track. Great intro to mandolin for guitar players .
Thanks for sharing that Frank. Right, guitar players should be able to relate to this approach.
Eddie, this was so helpful. Thanks so much. It helps to see & hear how you go from one chord to the next
Super...you're off and running now!
What an outstanding lesson. I was always scared of pentatonic scales on mandolin. You made it very easy to understand and follow along..Thank you so much.
Great to hear, continued good luck with your picking!
Greetings from UK.Superb lesson.You have started me on the road to improvisation on the Mandolin.Cheers Jim.
Great to hear!
Thank you for such a clear relaxed approach. Really getting into the mandolin after 35 years playing guitar its been a real lockdown breaker.
Thanks for the comment Dez...there are similarities to the approach you use on guitar, just need to get your fingers knowing where to go on the mandolin!
It's always helpful to see something new in person. And theory is great. But we get both with Eddy in the pickin' seat. Thanks eddy. I really like the nice iReal Pro touch.
Thanks for the helpful feedback...subsequent lessons will follow a similar format...lots of licks in the next video!
An excellent video Eddie. Comprehensive, instructive and a great lesson. I've been looking for something like this for a long time. YT has plenty videos on the subject, but few with the practical information you have provided. Thank you. 👍
Really great to hear John. As someone who struggled to learn, I'm always asking myself, "what are the gaps out there in the TH-cam World?" Every now and then I find one that really strikes a chord (or scale) with folks. Good luck with your jamming!
Thank you Eddie. I've just had a browse at your YT Home Page and there is certainly a huge amount of useful stuff there. I play Fiddle and Mandolin and live in outback Australia with no BG/OT musicians within 150kms. YT and FB Fiddlers has been a Godsend..!! Cheers. 😄
Nice summary
These are an excellent learning opportunity. Thank you so much
Terrific information easily understood. Most important when you are new something like I am Mandolin. I learned much of Banjo from you now I'm tackling Mandolin.
Thanks. Good luck in your mandolin journey.
Awesome! Very clear! I enjoyed jamming along. Never thought I could do it. You unlocked it for me with "My girl". I wish for more such examples. Thank you.
Lucyna, You may be ready for lesson 2 in this series. Also, check out my playlist series How To Create Bluegrass Mandolin Solos. Good luck with your picking!
...hello again, Eddie.
i found, and subscribed to, your channel yesterday. Today the TH-cam algorithm suggested your pentatonic vid -- and it's another keystone in applying core music theory to the mandolin. So thanks again!
To me, one of the best aspects of your lessons is when you pause and, as an aside, apply the teaching to a popular song. Examples being 'My Girl' (the above video) and 'The Weight' (from your tricky chords video). Might i suggest that you do this more? ... and even focus on popular tunes that are not trad bluegrass or mandolin tunes?
i realize you've covered blues forms on the mondolin -- but i really think many people would be interested in non-traditional mandolin instruction. And you do seem to have a wide knowledge of musical styles.
i think it would help a lot of people -- and also grow your channel, because you deserve more views imho.
At any rate, keep it up.
i look forward to going through all your vids -- and i play "Twist and Shout" off the top - in your honour - every time i pick up the instrument. Such fun!
Glad you are finding the videos to be helpful. Good luck going forward!
Great tutorial. Very thorough and very informative.
Glad it was helpful, Scott.
Best instructor I've had make it.all clear thank
Thanks for the positive feedback, Ron.
Really helpful, presented in an easily understandable way and backing track at the end meant that for the first time ever I actually managed to improvise a few lines. Many thanks...I now at least feel there is some hope!
Tom, thanks so much for sharing that. Its great to hear such "break through" stories!
Excellent video, very helpful, cheers from France !
So cool to hear from folks around the world that find this helpful. Thanks, Max!
Great lesson!
Great lesson., thanks! I would like to practice G,C D also..but not sure how ..
Just get the notes to the C pentatonic C, D, E, G, A, which is a different pattern than the D and G. Once you have that, the approach is the same. Good luck.
Thank you. Cool
That was helpful
So helpful
Glad you found it useful...good luck all your picking!
Great lesson man. I enjoyed myself doing the solo
Thanks for letting me know which parts of the video you find helpful...keep on picking!
I have learned first position pent scales for several keys. I have found that each scale can be used for two different keys - probably as a major and a minor. For example, the A scale works for C also, and E works for G. Again, there might be a difference between major and minor ‘sound’. The two keys can be figured from whatever key and its 6th degree. Double the usefulness of each scale.
Right Stephen. You are describing the Relative minor. It creates a bluesy sound when played against the "normal" chords of a key. I cover that in Lesson 4 of this series and also have one on the Relative minor. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Superb lesson..thanks!
Thanks...hopefully the rest in the series will help you as well...happy picking!
Perfect, more of things like this. 🎼🎸
Thanks Affa, Lesson 2 should be available in about a week (10/5/20)
Thanks so much for making this
Robert, thanks for letting me know you found it helpful. Good luck with your picking!
Thank you. I'll have a try.
Let me know if you find it helpful, Christian.
Wow that's right on
interesting
Thanks,very usefull
Glad it was helpful