How to Play "Big Sciota" Melody and Solo /// Mandolin Lesson (Advanced)

This might be one of my favorite tunes! In this video, I walk through the chords, melody, and an Advanced level solo from an old split screen performance you may have seen before. Pdf, tab/notation transcriptions, chord diagrams, and play along tracks available over on my Patreon page below:
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[@junkfoodproduction3022]

To be honest, you are the best mandolin teacher on KZbin. I would love having once a week a private lesson with you !

[@robertshorthill6836]

The first time I heard this tune it knocked me out. I don't mind playing it straight without a lot of improv stuff -- it's a great tune as is. People really enjoy it. I try to play it on the street during a busking event. I usually have a list of about 8 to 12 tunes that I try to work from. There are just too many to keep straight

[@TheVintage1935]

David that Apitius is the best sounding mandolin on the internet!!

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Very kind of you to say!

[@gwennbair1486]

Joyful lesson, David. I'm going to take a picture of me learning this song, in front of the Scioto River, here where I live in Columbus Ohio. It's spelled Scioto and the locals usually pronounce it as Sciota, at least the older generation does, like my husband's parents. My husband's dad has a certificate from the Ohio Historical Society saying his family was among the first 100 settlers in Ohio, so maybe he's pronouncing it right. I've never heard anyone but you mention "Scioty", lol.

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Thanks Gwenn! And that's so cool! I definitely don't have any authority on the proper pronunciation, but it you hang around old time jam circles long enough and you'll hear a "Scioty" for sure.

[@robertshorthill6836]

Just watched Sierra Hull with the Portland Chamber Orchestra doing a great version of Big Sciota. Wheel Hoss was another post. Both great tunes by a fantastic young lady.

[@JimmyDeLocke]

Holy cow that was a great lesson. I really appreciate your comments about improvisation versus working it out in advance. Very astute and very helpful.

[@shaneelder2183]

Great video my man, thanks for what you are doing for the community!!

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Appreciate it, Shane!

[@bethcarr4405]

This is so complete and clear! I can’t wait to spend time learning your solo!

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Awesome! Happy picking!

[@willcooper7345]

This Man, David Benedict, is an awesome teacher and he is 100% right. Crafting a solo or a cool idea is still original if you are arranging an idea on a Music Theology level... like, "Gee, it would be cool if I played a flat 3rd here...". One can sometimes only do that if they are deliberate about studying it, then playing it. My brother is a Jazz Professor at Western Illinois Univ. and he often used to practice improv solos - with certain repeated themes inside the solos. I think this practice makes you a better musician. Improv has its' element of genius but preparing a solo still has its' place. NOT CHEATING. By the way... I have the same view for transcribing... NOT CHEATING to see and study the genius of others!

[@V8trickshot]

Thanks so much man, pick up the mando a couple weeks ago and learned this tune by ear after watching your pick comparison video. Wish I would have known you had a lesson on it lol

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Ah nice! Learning by ear is maybe even better!

[@Hunter4942]

Just learned this tune from the new Tristan Scroggins fiddle book, stoked to add a solo section. thanks for the videos!

[@pgedwards7]

Really loving your channel. Thanks for what you do

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

My pleasure, Paul!

[@andyszpekman5205]

Great video, and great arrangement. Thanks for everything you do!

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Thank you kindly!

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

I utterly forgot how this went. Thanks

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

My pleasure!

[@MyTsullivan]

Love it!

[@louisdutoya857]

Awesome ! Are you gonna make some Chris Thile tutorial like "Ode to a butterfly" like you do for Sam Bush ?

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Haha! Better not-Thile is in a lane of his own 😆

[@JonWilkinsComedyVO]

So it’s like comedy. Every day is either today or the other day. They best bits are the ones that seem like they were said on the spot. I get it 😉

[@dreamerinalowprofile1952]

👌

[@aaronjean498]

Where is that flatiron these days?

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Still bust that bad boy out from time to time-still a great mando!

[@banjomark9900]

I was wondering how to pronounce this tune’s name. Are we all in agreement?

[@timothyriddlebarger4626]

Scioto River in Ohio