Bluegrass Mandolin Lesson - Part 1: Man Of Constant Sorrow Chords

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[@madkrabber696]

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[@abs.hods.]

I agree

[@mrtambourineman6107]

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[@crochet937]

Thank you! I just recently got a mandolin after wanting one for years! I have played guitar a little, fiddle a little, ukulele a little. I am hoping I will be able to at least play along with someone one day!

[@mariskapetrovic5223]

Yes, you are a great singer! You have a very lovely and soulful voice :)

[@eugnton]

I like how you did that, easy to follow and explained well. I found a 1950s playable Kay recently, cleaning it up, putting on new tuner knobs and restringing it. Really excited about learning this song. I started learning guitar 2 years ago, I have wanted a mandolin for a while. I am stoked!

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[@ld8258]

I just started playing the mandolin and this is awesome. Thank you for posting.

[@FlatlandMando]

This is great as a KZbin model lesson. If you were the guy on my block playing bluegrass (or mandolin generally) I would be over at your house learning...if not I guess the internet will need to suffice. Lots of positive comments on the singing. I always think we should avoid negative self talk like " I am not very good" etc.You pull it all together very nicely.

[@guitarman1477]

Shut up

[@austinknowlton1783]

Boy there seems to be a Maine contingent on this lesson for sure. I'm in Portland right now, at work. Just started learning the mandolin a couple days ago and wanted to say I really appreciate these lessons especially coming from another Maineiac.

[@lowellirish]

New Hampsha in da house!

[@victorparedes4807]

Coming from guitar this was a good little primer. Just picked up a nice Weber and about to get started.

[@hicsunt5043]

Great stuff! Theory and practice, complete and understandable!

[@JeffersonWisdom4]

Thank you very much for the lessons and videos, extremely helpful! I will get a shirt when I can....

[@Lostprincess161]

I just found your website and channel today. I inherited a mandolin and was looking for lessons. Your lessons are easy to understand and follow. Great job with this video!

[@cloverclover7638]

Can you also give lessons on how to sing like you? I love that bluegrass voice!!!

[@Stellarheim]

He can play at modesty as much as he like. But it is obvious that he is master Can't hide such things.. We need more people like him.

[@crazynufe]

Very cool concept for learning the chord changes. I've been playing the mandolin for a few months, and I've been wanting to start learning chords cause playing single notes sounds pretty thin. My only other experience with a stringed instrument would be the bass guitar and i never really needed chords on that thing lol

[@hadleymanmusic]

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[@albertattwood8746]

Great way to find your next chord thank you.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

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[@chamynsantiagorobles9768]

i'm loving these mandolessons....i inherited my grandfathers mandolin and am starting to learn how to play it through you. where are you from in maine? i live in switzerland but go to maine every summer as my parents retired there 40 years ago. even though they have passed away, i still have family there, living on an island. i teach at the bates dance festival every year (19 years now) and it's been great to be able to combine the two things...teaching dance and seeing mid-coast maine. thanks for what you do. as soon as i have some extra money in my account i'm planning on sending you some.

[@MandoLessons]

Thanks very much! I am up in Belfast! I play for contra dances at bates regularly, but have never had the chance to check out the dance festival, though I've heard great things! Thanks for saying hello, maybe I'll run into you one of these days!

[@leonardharrison5086]

Good lesson, easy to keep up with and easily understood .

[@manuelvicente9614]

Thanks. It's my first song on my brand new mandolin. Greetings from Spain.

[@goldilocks913]

Really well explained, thanks! 👍

[@annilala3154]

I looooove what you do and the way you do it!!! Thank you

[@yellowrosecottag]

This is a great way to teach and very different from what I'm used to. But I'm onboard!

[@maureenagreene]

This was amazing thank you! Also you sang good though!

[@MandoLessons]

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[@jordanvachal6852]

That is a damn fine instrument. Sounds fantastic!

[@MandoLessons]

Thanks, I really like it!

[@leviwashburn2344]

MAINE! The way life should be!!!

[@eddiekent1997]

Thank you New York loves Bluegrsss

[@KrookedCreature44]

I’m from Maine too! Awesome tutorial

[@cosmiccreator]

Man of Constant Sorrow- Lyrics. Thanks so much for the lesson MandoLessons! Great Job! In constant sorrow through his daysI am a man of constant sorrow I've seen trouble all my day I bid farewell to old Kentucky The place where I was born and raisedThe place where he was born and raisedFor six long years I've been in trouble No pleasures here on earth I found For in this world I'm bound to ramble I have no friends to help me nowHe has no friends to help him nowIt's fare thee well my old lover I never expect to see you again For I'm bound to ride that northern railroad Perhaps I'll die upon this trainPerhaps he'll die upon this trainYou can bury me in some deep valley For many years where I may lay Then you may learn to love another While I am sleeping in my graveWhile he is sleeping in his graveMaybe your friends think I'm just a stranger My face you'll never see no more But there is one promise that is given I'll meet you on God's golden shoreHe'll meet you on God's golden shore

[@MandoLessons]

Cool, thanks for the lyrics!

[@quailstudios]

Very good Baron!

[@MandoLessons]

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[@aspektx]

Thank you, I learned something new about Jan sessions.

[@meltoncomics]

This was very helpful and yes you can sing

[@c_farther5208]

I love your videos. I learn a lot. I used to have a mando and had to sell it. Was thinking of getting a cuatro mandolin, do you have any information on this? p.s. I liked your singing and this song, you sound like Paul Simon. You are so good at making those jazzy sounds.

[@5150show]

Awesome lesson

[@MandoLessons]

Thanks!

[@tommycarter3790]

A Fender guru

[@AlexWilliams-lt4eh]

I think you sing really well.

[@MandoLessons]

+Alex Williams Thanks, I am getting more used to it. I've found the best way to learn is to just do it!

[@elijahmandolin3092]

Hey Baron, I'm absolutely loving your lessons! My friend gave me his mandolin on a whim. It's my first instrument. So glad I stumbled across your channel! I'm wondering: is the strum pattern you're using at 2:10-2:40 the same as what you taught in the Beginner Series? Bass-down-up, alternating on the G and D bass note? It sounds like there's something more going on in there. I tried slowing down the video to 0.5, but I couldn't figure it out.

[@MandoLessons]

+Elijah Mandolin Thanks! I teach this strumming pattern in the following video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH-nn6mfp7h2eMk

[@hilbilyhippie24210]

Great lesson Thank you!

[@jhsams1977]

Love the channel, How do you get your hands more limber to get better at the chop chords?

[@mendyviola]

Basic music theory would help anyone even on the simplest of songs. As a classical violist, your LH thumb seems to be highly active, rather than passive supportive. Is there a reason for that on mandolin?

[@sorendefre1674]

Love your lessons!

[@MandoLessons]

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[@fluxahelmi]

you say: First thing i do when i play in a session, find out what key is playing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh yes, indeed 😂😂😂

[@WildandAwake]

Can you do the intro to “Things a man outta know”?

[@waynebagley]

Your singing is just fine.

[@faelcrispim]

Thanks man! A ton of hugs from Brazil

[@MandoLessons]

+Rafael Crispim Thanks for watching!

[@HernanZitoZin]

No corre pra aprender tbm man hahaah Great class

[@tmallws04]

Your voice is cool. I like it.

[@MandoLessons]

Thanks!

[@colauty2598]

Simple n informative ... excellent

[@danialheino2938]

Yessah ! A real Mainah . No wonder I click with you.

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Danial Heino he is mentioning that. you find everything for free on mandolessons.com very good beginners videos there. i saw them yesterday.

[@sarahspector5294]

I like your voice

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You're the best!!! Did you know!?!?!

[@yesdnilg]

Do you have a video on picking out a mandolin for beginners? I went to the music store today and it was a little overwhelming. Not sure what to look for.

[@MandoLessons]

Sure Do! www.mandolessons.com/getting-started/buying-a-mandolin/

[@darrinwolfleg8082]

Can you give a lessons on mandolin wind?

[@mistergee3604]

i'm starting to worry that the loop on your strap's upper connection is about to wear thru...

[@jesseemge]

Now I’m worried. It’s been five years. How’s it doing?

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😂😂😂I’m worried too. I wonder if it ever gave way 😂😊

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[@jeanarzel2705]

Hi. Could you tell me what is the trade mark of your mandolin ? It sounds great ! Thanks.

[@MandoLessons]

Thanks! It was built by Tom Ellis in Austin Texas

[@angielangill-schonarth9082]

jean arzel I have a Rogue Mandolin. His looks just like mine .... so it maybe a Rogue

[@sterlingsumner8968]

holy you are great at singing!

[@MandoLessons]

Thank you kindly!

[@anthonybuscarino6746]

awesome

[@chrisgonyou]

I seriously appreciate your lessons but I am having a really hard time getting the actual strumming pattern and feel down. Do you have tips for what patterns should be used?

[@mzmudy]

Hi! Don't know if this will help or not, but I will try :)..While the "up-down" or "down-up" or "down-mute-up" etc is certainly a valid part of learning strum patterns, the part that is not mentioned as much is the actual FEELING of the song. I call it vibe, and it refers to how the rhythm of the song actually feels internally. Kind of like when you learn to ride a bike...it starts out as pedal, balance, forward, slower/faster, steer, etc..and it just doesn't make sense! Then one day you FEEL how to ride a bike and it s cemented. I am no music teacher but here is how I have gotten strum patterns down: 1. Strum down only, making sure you are in time; 2. when you are ready, add in an up strum, making sure you are in time; 3. Try muting your strings with your strumming hand and only playing strum/hits in time with the beat of the song, almost like a back beat drum; 4. experiment, when you are ready, with a combo of ups, downs, mutes, any way you like; 5; it may sound silly, but don't forget to breathe and relax (don't think too much, but FEEL the song); 6. Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! Hope this helps you!

[@mithimartolia4955]

I want to learn some basics first. Have you posted any videos of it..

[@michellehall8734]

Sounds good to me.

[@robydean7]

Are you tuned down like nearly 1/4 step? I am trying to figure out if my tuner is not calibrated

[@ashleyhurley1769]

hello i am new to any kind of musical instrument, i bought a mandolin and want to play this song but i have a question when you start off ur left hand on A and E? and if thats so, ur right hand is struming which string? or strings its hard to tell which strings ur strumming. id rlly appreciate feedback. thank u for ur time.

[@MandoLessons]

+Ashley Hurley Hi Ashely, thanks for the question! Is there a specific time in the video that illustrates your question? I don't quite follow. Thanks! Baron

[@tabiviolinpiano8665]

I inherited a mandolin from my great-grandfather, but I'm not able to tune one of the e-strings because it seems to be stuck. Do you have any tips?

[@bsdnfraje]

Take it to a luthier if you arent extrenely handy already. Its an heirloom. While chances are it isnt highly valuable in the marketplace, it's sentimental value is obviously immeasurable. That said... Basically, remove and clean the tuner. Is it open or closed (can you see the gearing on the back of the tuner, or is there a cover on it)? Usually mando tuners are in 2 'bank's, left and right, commonly called 4 in 1s. Meaning 4 tuners on each side are a solid assembly. Sometimes all 8 tuners are individual machines. Regardless, remove either the frozen tuner, or the 4 in 1 assembly on that side. BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRIP THOSE TINY SCREWS!!! Once the tuner is off, if it is a closed tuner, remove the little cover over the stuck tuner. This should be another tiny screw. Again, don't strip it. The post that the string physically connects to (here after called the post) is held in place by a slightly larger screw in the middle of the gear on the back side. Again, you guessed it, don't strip it. You might need penetrating oil at this point. Once the screw is out, the post should be removable, as well as the gear. Again, penetrating oil. If you have to use pliers to pull the post, and that isn't uncommon at all, wrap the jaws of your pliers in duct tape to keep from marring the post. Withvthe post and gear out, you can easily see the tuning knob you turn to tune the string has a worm gear that meshes with the gear your removed. This work gear pops out of the tiny arms that hold it in place. Clean the post, gear, and worm gear very well and polish them up. I use an old tshirt and orange oil. Once everything is clean, VERY lightly oil them, and then wipe off the excess oil. You can also color the insides of the teeth and lands of the gear and wormgear with #2 pencil instead, since graphite (pencil lead) is a lubricant. I prefer the pencil lead because you can also use the pencil lead and eraser to remove surface corrosion if any is present. ( this trick also works on surface rust on old guns.) Reassembly is reverse of disassembly. It should be working better than the other 7 tuners now.

[@AEarls1015]

What brand mandolin are you using brother?

[@freddylevy272]

hod damn son! its the soggy bottom boys!

[@jarodkrupp9224]

Better singer than me, and I took chorus for three years.😄

[@johnnybx3254]

Thanks

[@garyhobbs9445]

I know that you've probably answered this a zillion times but what brand of mandolin are you playing?

[@MandoLessons]

+Gary Hobbs No problem, it was built by Tom Ellis in Austin, TX. Thanks for watching!

[@BicikJaim]

hi, i have a question. is it normal that the strings get off-key very soon when the set is new?

[@MandoLessons]

+Bicik Jaim Definitely! It usually takes a day for my strings to settle in fully. Thanks!

[@ashleyhurley1769]

also do u strum upwards when ur right hand goes back up?

[@MandoLessons]

+Ashley Hurley Yep! Not all the time, but it's a great skill to develop! Thanks, Baron

[@Jwcounseling]

I’d really love to see how I can play rhythm with mandolin on modern Christian songs for my church

[@Rick_Cleland]

Why does this guy and Paul McCartney use these straps that go through the neck?

[@lpslover2976]

do u tune your mandolin differently? like higher? because i strum mine when u do, and mine sounds deeper.

[@MandoLessons]

+LPSLover297 Nope, regular old GDAE tuning.

[@lpslover2976]

MandoLessons ok thanks!

[@aiden3253]

Brother, what type of mandolin are you playing??

[@MandoLessons]

My mandolin was built by Tom Ellis in Austin, TX. Thanks for watching!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

I want a nice mando for about £5-600, about 7-800dollars , can I get one at this price ?? If so, any tips anyone?

[@dirkn3952]

I think Ellis mandos have a thin top. Some times called banjo killers.

[@lpslover2976]

can u plz do something a little easier? i literally JUST got my mandolin and i dont REALLY know how to do it yet

[@MandoLessons]

+LPSLover297 Check out the beginner series on my website: www.mandolessons.com/lessons/beginner-series/

[@lpslover2976]

MandoLessons ok Thank you!

[@sterlingsumner8968]

LPSLover297 same

[@MandoLessons]

Definitely! Check out my beginner series: www.mandolessons.com/lessons/beginner-series/ Thanks! Baron

[@earlcharles7463]

hi im from Trinadad. can you teach some parang music?

[@kipling1957]

Why are they called “chop” shapes?

[@LukeLittle-rt6sn]

Why did you choose an a style mandolin over an f style.

[@MandoLessons]

They are significantly less expensive for the same sound/build quality.

[@LukeLittle-rt6sn]

+MandoLessons just wondering thanks for responding

[@beverlycrabtree5307]

I want a t-shirt so I can advertise for you!

[@lobotommy837]

Hey, im new to mandolin What tuning is this ?

[@MandoLessons]

Welcome! GDAE from low to high. Have fun!

[@musicmouse25]

"I'm from Maine." 😂

[@shilohm85]

Same!

[@austinknowlton1783]

I'm at work in Portland right now.

[@FTWdulaney]

Take a shot every time he says “umm”

[@martincurtis2257]

If you use the fast forward button you can hear him say “um” every 10 seconds for the first couple minutes

[@Shotzeethegamer]

Ungrateful

[@southerntulip799]

Humility and gratefulness. Rare commodities today.

[@uski59]

No offense intended but,....Too much yak yak yak,....just play it first than show them chords..... It's a great song.... I'm also working it over on the guitar, (self taught guitarist)....& mandolin is new to me..but I'm finding is pretty cool....

[@T7bP2j]

Thanks for the opportunity to learn for free from your lessons. I know my comment is not quite polite, but I can't avoid it. Please, speak less, play more.

[@ashermccord]

Georgy Alexandrov You are allowed on the internet in Russia?

[@T7bP2j]

@@ashermccord haven't yet noticed problems with that

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Why do you play the mandolin like it's a ukelele.

[@Vihema6]

Talk too much

[@darrenenderby6825]

Too much waffle mate. That could have fitted into a 1 minute video.

[@Rick_Cleland]

Why does this guy and Paul McCartney use these straps that go through the neck?