9 Great Classic Country Songs on Mandolin

[@andrewstegall1456]

I’ve messed with a guitar for years and it just never felt right. I just could never get serious. I picked up a mandolin about a week ago and I absolutely can’t put it down. I’ve never been passionate about music but I think I may have found something in a mandolin

[@COMANDOLIN]

I hear ya! I was a lifelong guitar player until a band was in wanted some mando, so I picked it up and became instantly obsessed with the things. I like that it’s kind of an odd, niche instrument and I love that woody tone. Plus, I just find them so easy to play because they’re so symmetrical. Any scale, pattern or chord works everywhere on the neck. You should be able to find lots of fun and easy songs here on the channel :) Thanks for checking out the video and have a great day!

[@JJ_TheGreat]

Agreed! I took guitar lessons for 2 months - but I was never really passionate about it. Then I heard mandolins and I knew that that was the sound that I like! Now searching for my first mandolin!

[@COMANDOLIN]

@@JJ_TheGreat - If you’re looking to stay below $500, just grab a Loar or used Eastman/Kentucky, start with those G, C and D chords and you’re off to the races!

[@clowndaddy]

So great to hear I'm not alone! Guitar never clicked but the mando?! ✨💕✨

[@ri-khasitourism4601]

Waaw me too. I've been playing guitar for 20 years. I bought a mandolin about a month ago and I'm in love with the instrument

[@corirowe7573]

That is soooooo😮bad~ass...my step father uncovered a coconut shaped mandolin from like the 1800's...I checked it out, in the fragil'ness state, respectively...I asked if it was OK if I can take it to Guitar Center in Cerritos...away I went...they were not 100% on it's details, although I have gained a somewhat level of confidence just holding it & getting feel for its uniqueness'...and it holds hidden gifting, im guessing by or sent from thee human being whom I trust...long ago passed on, yet the master of this paticular piece...stood up in some amazement and felt proud that his instrument is in the hands of somebody which can appreciate its finest days and the pleasures that it has provided, and with a serious amount of finesse and handling it...well as the similar stories and I'magining of all the historical fiction behind its existance... I can very much let all the waves of musical foresight begin to set in...I kinda have adopted this as a person sets out to adopt a forever interest and will take notes along the way of this new kinda relationship with regard to what can come of it. It has already brought me joy just in the 72 hrs thus far w/it. Checking it out, inheritance of & historical meaning behind it, the fragileness & state of care necessary to wake it up condition the wood, gentle yet confidences it requires to shine & has shone to the many before my time, which it will have the biggest impact to my interest to make a difference in others day... MUSICIANS ARE MAGICIANS...they can produce some extraordinary and amazing gifts that leave a memory or two to alway think about where did that truly come from... Respect to the sounds of music.

[@COMANDOLIN]

That’s awesome - Welcome to the fun world of the mandolin :) Such a cool, distinctive little instrument. Enjoy the journey :)

[@TheCheermeister]

Wow Neal. Great job with all those country songs! Your fingers flew all over that fretboard. Once again, thanks for the inspiration.

[@COMANDOLIN]

Thanks Rick :) I spent the last few years playing in a country band and most of these were straight out our set list. Good to hear from you!

[@COMANDOLIN]

Hey, also there’s a lesson for that version of Move It On Over on the COMANDOLIN Facebook page :)

[@pablo6305]

I play with my fingers fingernail. I can't hold onto pick it wiggles right out.but I dig it man .i love plucking ring of fire thanks again.i love joelene kind of funk . hats offf..

[@waynereed5554]

Id really like a instruction video on east bound and down when you get chance. That sounded awesome on the mandolin

[@COMANDOLIN]

Good call - I’ll certainly do that :)

[@loz5854]

Fabulous. Thank you

[@COMANDOLIN]

Thanks so much :)

[@somarmd]

Awesome, I find that I’m learning tunes but fear I will not remember them when it’s time to jam with others. I guess that’s where learning to improvise comes in. I’m not there yet but hope to be at some point in my journey.

[@COMANDOLIN]

Hey there :) Maybe if you ease into it - pick a couple of easy tunes and play them over and over and over by yourself until they’re in the fingers and just start out with one friend on a guitar where there is no expectation or pressure. It’s such a great learning tool to play with others and get to enjoy the experience without worrying about messing up. Here’s a fun way to both simulate playing with others and learn to improvise with no worries. Check this out - let’s take a super simple scale, call up some backing tracks and go to town :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIHTgI2Dlt9mhtU

[@somarmd]

@@COMANDOLIN that’s a great idea. Thanks for taking the time to respond, much appreciated.

[@COMANDOLIN]

@@somarmd - Thanks much, I hope that’s fun. It’s the best way I can think of to simulate playing with others while removing any pressure or embarrassment :) Have a great night!

[@jeffreybutler9877]

I really liked the first 2 enough to learn them, but keep it on the down low. Got "Ring o F" and Jolene in my repertoire already. 👍

[@COMANDOLIN]

I’m sure they’ll all be tutorials as we go along :) Until recently, I played in a country band here in town and these are straight from our playlist. Fun stuff :)

[@katinahayter7355]

first song great song,

[@jeffreybutler9877]

My wife really likes that old weed smoking what's his name... er ah Willie! So definitely interested in that second one. Thanks!

[@COMANDOLIN]

That is a fun one :)

[@bethharvey5213]

WOW well i am very very new . I am just waiting till the 16th this month its Birthday. this week i will get my Mandolin. is there any chance you could do a real close up clip of the pick picking on the string. not many artists show this to detail.

[@keithjennings400]

Are any of these that you have not put a tutorial out yet gonna BE

[@COMANDOLIN]

They’re all fair game :) Is there one you’re most interested in?

[@Lizzylongtoes]

Hello again. How do I get a shirt?

[@COMANDOLIN]

Hey there - I sure appreciate it :) Here’s the link. Where are you in Michigan? I’ll make sure you’re on the map! comandolin.creator-spring.com

[@pablo6305]

What about some hank why do ya drink, hank why do you roll smoke. Road again was cool as shit. Rin g of fire

[@COMANDOLIN]

Hey bud - I can tell you that “Family Tradition” is all E, A and B7 :) Ring of Fire works great on the mando and has its own video. “Road” is tons of fun! Always appreciate you tuning in :) Have a great day!

[@pablo6305]

@@COMANDOLIN thanks for knowledge on famiky tradition. Gives me something to work with and thats usually all i need. Thanks again and still loving the hoodie teach. I got me a loar. Very happy with it. Now gotta get my 1930ish kalmazoo fixed and ill never need anything but new strings.

[@COMANDOLIN]

@@pablo6305 - We’ll be needing those hoodies all too soon :)