Beginner Mandolin Lessons Series (Part One): Technique

[@chokeme396]

So there are others who came even though they don't have mandolin just like me😆🤧

[@caidenmillar2832]

Pretty much. I'm actually thinking of getting one today though.

[@Masonthefrog]

Yup

[@JoshTW030]

I play guitar but I want to learn soon... maybe

[@mincedumplings7450]

I'm not even thinking of getting one 🤣

[@katkakatka3485]

I took it from grandma a like an hour ago

[@juliodiddo9239]

Hello Mr. Mando-Lessons. A few years back, my great - grandmother died and I inherited a 1960s german mandolin. Now I'm in my mid-20s and finally decided to give it a go. I just put new strings in it today and thanks to your videos I'm going to able to learn this awesome instrument! Thanks for the great content!

[@jimbyrnes7280]

I hope you are still playing your mandolin

[@leylapank4671]

Me too!

[@zoutewand]

How is it going?

[@Youaresooriginal]

“Welcome to Mando lessons” Ah yes, this is the way.

[@JKJudah]

This is the way.

[@floppo1231]

This is the way.

[@faust8706]

This is the way.

[@Brownie_sings]

did the same thing. this is the way

[@gilv4889]

This is the way

[@lawrencet.mcguilicutty7447]

So after playing guitar and bass, trumpet, drums, piano…for 50 years, I finally bought my first mandolin. Sooo excited to learn to play it!

[@DieterLo1]

With 69 I started with Mandoline. Thanks for your teachings! Greetings from Germany.

[@severalsmoothstones8717]

I like your updated beginner series. It's nice to go back after a year of playing to see how my technique is, and make sure I haven't developed bad habits.

[@73sweetmantis]

I had been trying to learn to play the guitar, however after having to have surgery on both of my hands and still dealing with neurological issues i can't hold onto the my guitar. So my Adopted Mom suprised me with the gift of a very lovely mandolin. I know absolutely nothing about them at ALL except I can grasp it.. So there's hope? It's gonna hurt my hands to play... But I'm also learning pain is life... I wanna Live!! & Learn & Play!! Teach me!!! New strings will be here Wednesday!☺❤

[@alanduncan1980]

Awesome! Hope you learn a few tunes. It's a nice sounding instrument. I just got one, so I know absolutely nothing about them either, but slowly getting used to it. 🙂👍

[@rebeccaelliott4261]

Girl you got this!

[@eylulhakverdioglu8644]

Oh hi! I hope you are better now.

[@stutixsirus7241]

Hope you are recovering well now... but how do you adopt a mom?

[@boomblind12]

I broke a finger really badly years ago right as i was getting better at guitar and kinda gave up.. the finger is still not great but im thinking about a mandolin, viola or banjo, something where reach isn't at such a premium. I think this could work, best of luck

[@GeezLightning]

What a ridiculously detailed but so very important set of instructions about how to hold an instrument. Well done!

[@barretthoven]

Getting a mandolin tomorrow from my uncle, the thing is I am a violinist (been playing for 9 years) so the fingering and strings are extremely easy for me to remember lol

[@auroraborealis6009]

Oh good! Another violinist! I've played around with the guitar, but it's just so huge and awkward after the violin. My nephew suggested mandolin. I think it makes more sense from what I've seen so far. I also play piano.

[@Hobby_Collector]

I look many years ago for mandolin lessons or info any where online and found nothing other than "go learn the violin and you'll know enough" so I didn't buy a mandolin but with the glut of content on your channel I have finally decided to pull the trigger! Thank you so much!

[@Eldude2112]

Cheers to reworking the beginners series! Always good to go back and relearn it and find your areas of weakness.

[@darlaelliott4080]

Please keep your videosa up! I just got a mandolin from my husband for Christmas after asking for a guitar- he bought me both! I am excited to play this as both my grandpa and brother played and it's such a darn cute instrument I am very happy to find your videos! Thanks for making them

[@Sparky-b2j]

Thanks!

[@yellowrosefarm1241]

its nice to go back after playing the mandolin for a year and seeing if i'm holding it right and sitting right

[@annebeck58]

Thank you. So far, this is the best first lesson I have found. Some of us never even picked up a stringed instrument, ever (and I am sixty, so that is a long time..) and we need this sort of thing. I think I shall go find a strap, now that I just got my *first ever* instrument, an A-oval-hole-mandolin. Thank you! i will certainly be back.

[@timkennedy1192]

Hi Anne! I have found a kindred soul. I am even older than you (by, er, a little) and never attempted a stringed instrument in my life. For some reason, I decided to take up the hobby and learn the mandolin. I followed Baron's advice to purchase a Kentucky KM-250 A string mando kit (Elderly's service was fantastic). So, the first obstacle was getting the darn strap on the end pin and figuring out where to secure the other end. The end pin part was NOT easy! I feel that one of the flaws (for me) in Baron's 1st lessons is that he didn't explain frets and how HARD I have to push between the frets (not ON the fret like I first tried and produced a sound like "thunk"). .Maybe my instrument needs lighter strings (?) or lowered at the bridge. Fortunately I have found a teacher in my town who (online anyway) has a good rep and I start next week. I don't think I would be able to make a good start without some personal assistance. I am just curious how it is going for you after 2 months. I really wish YT still let us have PM, but I don't know how to get in touch other than publicly. If you do not wish to reply, I will understand.

[@annebeck58]

@@timkennedy1192 Well, I figured out the strap (for me, and they are all different), and am very happy with the $12 leather strap I got. (I put it around the top - or bottom? they call it the bottom, I think.. of fret-board and it works great.) Regarding fretting; it takes a while and it takes days and weeks of hours-long work (don't make your fingers bleed, but, do play scales every day, no matter how frustrating.) I also recommend an hour, a day, of strumming practice. If you feel like playing with your left hand, do it. But, how am I doing? Well, it doesn't sound all that pretty, but I can play six songs, now, and they can be recognized as songs (well, maybe not the jig; behind the haystack..) I taught myself two (or three?) songs, completely by ear, and am pretty pleased with that/ I looked and looked for some help on, "Fly Me to the Moon", on mando; nothing. So, I kept at it, for a few days, and picked out the notes. When it sounds a bit better, I will post myself playing it, but it may be a while. (I have to practice it every day for a bit.) How long are you in it? I am about ten weeks, now, and it's been terrific.

[@annebeck58]

@@timkennedy1192 By the way, first wrap the end of strap around the neck/head.., and then attach to the pin (if your has a pin, and if not, have one installed.) That took me a bit to do,but., am very glad I did it that way and not with the string. (I tossed the string.)

[@annebeck58]

@@timkennedy1192 Sorry; one final thing; Baron generally does a live gig on Saturdays, around noon (I think is noon Eastern, but, I may be wrong. May be noon Central time.) Anyway, if you sign on during his live gigs, you can ask him all sorts of questions, particularly if it pertains to mandolin or other stringed instruments. Time for me to practice, again! Cheers.

[@marikoagita9411]

I found old banjoline (banjo + mandolin hybrid) and I'm in love with this instrument. I can't find any bright tutorials for begginers to play banjoline but your mandolin lesson help me so much to start my own music journey! Thanks ;)

[@kikyozoldyck7872]

im still 13 years old and i never played a mandolin ever but i really love the instrument, i hope i can be a good mandolin player in the future lol and also i think mandolins are underrated

[@KDiG812]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you for being available. I can't wait to learn the mandolin from you!

[@ElizabethMarino-h4l]

I had one 30 years ago. I have been thinking about getting one lateley. I learned how to srltring, tune and play chords. Ive gotten into choir singing since then but would be fun to pick it up again

[@amandasteven1400]

i realize this is an older post, but it helped me immensely! thanks for sharing kind sir. some (most) beginner mandolin vid's kinda skip ovr these extreme basics and start by teaching scales? i'am waiting for the mailman to deliver my very first A-Style instrument and found these basics fascinating:) my passion is traditional Irish music so i'am gonna go out and check the mailbox again (sigh)

[@kevincrowe2888]

I just left guitar center and was. Looking for an acoustic guitar but put my hands on a mandolin and was super impressed with its sound and started to change my mind

[@RockinChairGoblin]

Trying to counter adjust for being left handed is a pain, but your instruction is stellar.

[@mattelhead1999]

Got myself a suzuki violin 1963 mandolin and am so excited to start learning !

[@gasstop7222]

Thanks a lot for these videos, just proper posture and being comfortable makes a huge difference!

[@diegoalbertonavarijohermos8340]

Man where I live, it’s really strange have a mandolin and mor strange someone who give lessons ,now u have a new suscriptor

[@Purplesnowie-mf7gl]

These will be helpful as I inherited my grandmother’s mandolin a few years ago and have been procrastinating on learning to play it lol

[@hairutheninja]

Just so were clear little dissapointed mando lessons is not about being a Mandalorian but still going to watch

[@isomatic]

learning the mandolin is a prerequisite to becoming a mandalorian

[@hairutheninja]

Mmm this is the way I would of thought panflute based on the show lol

[@maggiesflock5131]

Bedankt

[@senectutecato3987]

The use of Occam's Razor teaching music. Wonderful and thank you. I am old (83) so the lessons need to be clear and unadorned.

[@mattneko4225]

If you’re here, you’re probably a thoughtful, soulful person

[@jonbarwick5946]

@1:58 was really hoping you’d say “hand-olin”

[@gunnar5501]

Hahaha too good

[@scottconger1266]

Hi, im completely new to mandolin, was a guitar player many years ago, im now 57 years old and im looking forward to all your lessons, thanks for the video ( just subscribed ) 👍.

[@Arthur-yf9yv]

Thank you for this. I'm a terrible sloucher so I thought it would be hard to learn to sit up straight, but this actually made it super easy. The tip about angling the instrument to suit your arms rather than vice versa was right helpful. As someone who's never seen a mandolin before now, let alone tried to play one, the focus on dead basic stuff is wonderful :)

[@Mickamo]

Thanks for doing your lessons for free! Your my main Channel for mandolin stuff :) I played other stringed instruments before so I’ve got a nice head start

[@jeannine8400]

I just came across this channel, thinking about getting a mandolin. We'll see. They are so cute!

[@thejkyle]

Played guitar for years, but for some reason the mandolin was always kind of.. intimidating. I think I’m going to buy one.

[@avoidher3022]

Currently sitting on the toilet with a instrument I have never heard of, ahh good times. 😎

[@kadenceboatman6984]

thanks, i've played mando off and on for years and was never taught this. i needed this video lol

[@robchester8933]

Great start … never really thought about this 👍👍

[@anthonymoniz5766]

I love the videos. Helping me start up after some years off. I actually live down the street from the man that made your mandolin. I went to school with his kids and got the pleasure to meet him and see his workshop as a teenager. He is an awesome guy and a hell of a bass player. I look for that Ellis name everytime I see a mandolin. You got yourself a mighty fine instrument there sir.

[@orchidstream]

This is great! Thanks for making your lessons free! I had purchased an old mandolin on eBay and it has sat on a shelf daring me to learn to play it. Going to do so now by following your clear and friendly lessons.

[@mattwaters6987]

Looking forward to the lessons. Definitely subbed! 😊

[@polyoud]

hello hello from france! i just ordered a mandoline on internet, and i appréciate your advices ! thanks !

[@The_pendrag0n]

I don’t have a mandolin... but I want one just to sing and play for my dungeons and dragons sessions 😅

[@loranneubaum7721]

Pendragon 2120 genuinely why I just bought one

[@elibrandenburger8426]

What even is dungens and dragons

[@planeswalkerPAT]

@Omega Wolf 100%😎

[@nixadventures3938]

Exactly😂😂 My bard is king

[@weast2123]

​@@elibrandenburger8426 oh boy. You have a major choice in front of you. Take the blue pill, and your life remains as it was. You go back to you day to day life, unaffected. Take the red pill, and you discover a strange new world. Everything as you know it changes. A world of dice, monsters, magic, and forever irritated dungeon masters. So, my question to you is, how far down to rabbit hole do you want to go?

[@koryfail]

We have a mandolin that I've been wanting to pick up for a while. So here's to actually using lessons and doing a little each day

[@tonyreyes4500]

I love the sound of this instrument

[@ginamancini7980]

Yes! I know already. I’m a classical piano teacher who also plays guitar and uke. I’m excited to delve into mandolin and am hoping to get some finger picking help (yes, I know it’s practice, yes, take my own advice lol) ❤️

[@daisywang1872]

Lmao for some reason I’ve been binge watching Sofia The First (aka my fav childhood show (if you haves watched it or even heard of it I- you had no childhood)) and the episode with Vivian made me wanna play the mandolin lol

[@helainarogers1457]

Yes I love that show (even though I'm probably too old lol)

[@juancarloscast9004]

Thanks for the lessons, you have a new student. Greetings from Mexico.

[@lunes-1]

Great video,keep it up!😊

[@tnimbus]

Thank you for the lessons. Very good for an absolute beginner.

[@Procedentesinvictoria]

What an excellent video. Thank you.

[@MrJonshonthom]

many help of me dear, Like your video

[@dragonflysurgeon]

I'm in my 50s and never learned to play a musical instrument. The mandolin has one of the most beautiful sounds of any instrument. If I was to learn to play anything, it would be the mandolin.

[@MandoLessons]

You can 100% have a very fun and satisfying time learning the mandolin at any age!

[@sccsopiperpracticeroom9534]

Hi, I can already tell these will be great lessons by your emphasis on relaxation and posture...and I see you play trombone:)

[@erickleefeld4883]

I’m blind in my left eye, so over time I ended up adapting how I hold an instrument so I can see what I’m playing - mandolin, guitar, or bass - something I did without even thinking about it, but eventually noticed it. My instrument is always off to my right side, and pointing somewhere between straight forward like a shotgun or 45 degrees off to the left. The lesson here is, do whatever works for you! Start off with some guidelines, but don’t feel bound to them if something happens to fit you better.

[@dmcg9066]

I just picked up a Kentucky Mandolin for 40 bucks ... I guess I’ll give it a try! Thanks for the instructions!

[@belkyhernandez8281]

Wow. I paid about $100 in NC. I guess I got ripped off.

[@onemusicgroup8249]

Thank you for this. Very helpful knowledge

[@juanmanuelsosarodrigue7053]

Desde islas canarias, muchas gracias

[@LucaBorka]

Thank you

[@johns4962]

Thinking on buying a mandolin any suggestions on what would be a good starting out one cheers John

[@ananthavenkatanarasimhacha9046]

Excellent demknstration

[@Moody_Maybe]

Thank you!

[@Yulia.chandrika]

Can you play pop songs on the mandolin and sing like with the guitar?

[@MadChalet]

I'm loving both your content and delivery. Thanks so much, I'll soon send some $$ your way! :-) One thing I could use some clarification on is the placement of fingers on the frets/fret board. Can the fingers be anywhere between the frets? Should they be close behind the fret? On the fret? Anywhere so long as a muffled or sour note is not produced? Thanks!

[@siltstrider]

Спасибо тебе большое. С этого видео начинается моё большое путешествие в мир музыки, о котором я мечтала с малых лет.

[@Papalbug]

I don’t even have a Mandolin

[@tazzydevil6638]

I’m a guitarist, but I picked a mandolin the other day, and I want one.

[@mark880]

@@tazzydevil6638 same played one today I want it just for fun

[@LinkinPark2514]

Me too🙈

[@alanduncan1980]

Sure ya do. 🙂

[@designbyasa]

I play bass but after seeing Vulfpeck playing with Chris Thile, I wanna play mandolin

[@VonSolo5]

Thank you! 🙏✨🎶

[@crazsithlord817]

I don’t have a mandolin yet but I play guitar and I’m hoping to get one soon

[@bmfsnc8466]

been playing the ukulele for 5 yearws, heavily considering buying a mandolin. Anyone else ever made the transition? is there any form of caryover? how hard is it to learn compared to say guitar or banjo or other stringed instruments

[@ziio9580]

Thank you

[@jdaywork2693]

Ever tried Jars of Clay's Love Song For Savior? If so, any chance of a tutorial video?

[@bobandcharly1783]

I have trouble trying to tune my mandolin no matter what method. What would you suggest?

[@sudipbiswas2215]

Which mandolin is good for beginner .

[@mcpheonixx]

Just started playing. My fingertips are so sore! lol

[@cathyhalstensgaard3441]

I am thinking about buying an Appalachian mandolin- is this a good started one?

[@GeoffEvansGolf]

What is a good mandolin for beginners?

[@alieninstallation50]

just bought a mando. wanna be ready for why it gets here.

[@danj7123]

Hi. Firstly thank you for your time and effort in producing these lessons! I really love the sound and style of the octave mandolin and was wondering if a lot of the technique is the same? As a beginner do you think it would be ok to start on an octave mandolin or is it much better to start on a standard one? Thanks

[@morrisman64]

Thanks

[@mikemodels928]

I wanna buy a mandolin just to learn Wolven Storm from Witcher 3 🙈 is this possible to get a cheap playable instrument? I mean i found 50$ stuff on local auction. I wonder if it has a chance to work. Just to see if i like the idea.

[@alanduncan1980]

Hello my new Mandolin friends. I am now one of you guys. 🙂

[@CircleTheSkies]

... I hadn't realized the difference that angle made to the pick and how it feels. Wow - thanks!

[@Yulia.chandrika]

How come there are no mandolin teachers who teach in person? I want someone to teach me face to face but aparently its impossible to find that. I am from Spain and I live in Germany now. I cant find anyone who plays this neither in Spain or Germany. Is it that uncommon?

[@yujungli56]

May I ask where to buy mandolin like yours

[@Yulia.chandrika]

I dont know where are you from but where are live there is a mandolin exactly like that on amazon. Maybe in your country too.

[@monikah5708]

Jaki to jest model mandoliny?

[@fynxbell]

For a beginner, is an "A" series instrument better than the "F"?

[@TheMRK4321]

It doesn’t really matter in the beginning especially because you’ll spend most of your time on chords and melodies. The f style is a little more difficult just because it gets in the way of your thumb if you’re moving that high on the fretboard. Playability and sound will have almost no difference between the two series’

[@romandelcorro5521]

Good techniques BUT as a beginner I need to know how to tune up strings?

[@ahah1785]

Bought a levin aristokrat from 1947 at a yard sale for 60 bucks...not sure why...seemed like a good idea at the time haha=)

[@anilwaqasofficial7070]

Awesome

[@bonenfant96]

It's amazing. I just changed the angle of the Mandolin like you said and voilà, it has has a better sound as the pick roll better on the strings. Thanks.

[@rangoon207]

how do I hold it of I'm left handed?

[@janiehall6095]

Hello I like how u teach. Is it possible to teach John &Mary by Russell moore and lllrd time out

[@severalsmoothstones8717]

Because of KZbins terms of service, he is limited to material that is not copyrighted. So Baron teaches a variety of traditional American and Irish fiddle tunes and songs.

[@lotsolotso]

My wife is soon to begin playing mandolin. I already bought her an instructional text on the matter.. I will pay for the mandolin later.... She's played a bit of guitar.... But is drawn to this new instrument... Oh, and she played Alto 🎷 in high school. I am suspiciously confident... And I can't wait to heat a G mineur chord,,

[@aaronbailey7909]

Is this the way? I heard this is the way? I’m hear for mandalorian training

[@billgavinmusic7182]

Question: I play guitar with my finger...never learned to use a pic (have been playing for over 20 years). Is this possible with a mandolin?

[@koelreed8165]

I don't use a pic, but I'm not an experienced player either.

[@Evil0tto]

This is the way.

[@bonniebickett4520]

Ok I have had a banjo but Mom traded it for a piano, I have an oppertunity to buy a Mando for 50 bucks. Great condition, extra strings, a case etc. I wonder if it is a good investment, If so I may resell.

[@ahah1785]

just found a levin mandolin says 189500 stamped on its neck... model? paper tag still attached... in the attic of a house we bought... didnt even know whats the instrument is called... guess i have to learn to pay now lol

[@Norrbottning]

Mandolin is like a rich man's banjo