I Play the MANDOLIN For The First Time EVER

I play the most iconic italian instrument: the mandolin
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[@Davie504]

mamma mia

[@johnwolfenden7599]

Oh mama

[@annalisaballottin3653]

Oh sole mio😂

[@kiaiai3343]

mama mia

[@killed7979]

Sai suonare davvero bene il mandolino in confronto a me. Sei bravo in qualsiasi strumento anche soprattutto sui strumenti a corda.

[@tanishqk973]

I was waiting for you to rickroll with it 🗿

[@eboatwright_]

as a mandolin player who has played for almost 10 years, and almost 4 in a band, i can confirm this is *_E P I C O_*

[@unrepentantoffender188]

*confirm

[@mikemuday]

You’re a pretty good Mandolinian. This is the way.

[@Mkenran]

This is the way

[@lethung2407]

This is the way.

[@Lovell93]

@@Mkenran do u kno de way?

[@szopanda1662]

​@@Lovell93 you have awakened the meme which was resting in peace for centuries...

[@destroyertack]

This is the way.

[@Eren______]

As a mandolin player of 5 years, you sound fantastic for a beginner 👌

[@simonlegosson7082]

Davie playing the Godfather theme was a really nice callback to how he started his career, playing Michael Corleone in the Godfather trilogy.

[@NikoKozlowitz]

All jokes aside, that Godfather theme was actually really sick

[@MisterSparkles]

Fun fact - Godfather theme mashes up seamlessly with Song For My Father by Horace Silver

[@guascamsb8138]

I hope it gets better.

[@uninterestedcat8429]

Actually, like it goes hard

[@TheLowLandGardener]

Because Michael Corleone was playing it

[@rdt777]

can anyone tell me what app to use to tune down to drop d drop c etc pls im asking this question for days 😭

[@kanohn1487]

For everyone wondering he played: 1) O' Sole Mio 0:16 2) The Godfather Theme, aka Love Theme 1:19 3) Funiculì Funiculà 2:15

[@comfortchen]

thanks

[@lazyj16]

I’m pretty sure that last song was the jingle for the classic 90’s board game Grape Escape. So many memories!!

[@aaronblank3787]

The very, very end is a Japanese children’s song - Oni no pantsu (translates to “the ogre’s underwear”)

[@jonnya3425]

​​@@lazyj16 I also sing the Grape Escape theme in my head whenever I hear Funiculi Funicula.

[@kanohn1487]

@@aaronblank3787 well the original is still Funiculì Funiculà

[@luizlima4819]

My man davie didn't SLAPED the mandolin, he just played it 🥺

[@JanasV]

We all already knew he can SLAPP any instrument. Now we know he can play them too.

[@beelicato]

RIP slappers

[@Alceste_]

And it slapped.

[@The_Copper_Element_Itself]

Honestly if he slaps it i think the strings will just pop out cus they are hella thin

[@slappbassnow]

I can't like it bc it's at 420 likes

[@MarkTheMinstrel]

Getting tremolo synced up so perfectly on both a melody and a harmony ( 1:50 ) is so incredibly difficult. Well done, I'm impressed 👏

[@mileswatkinson8135]

Very cool. I'm a Canadian, and I was in a band for 8 years with three Italian Canadian friends. We did the godfather theme as part of our set, with our singer singing the Italian lyrics. It always went over well, even though the audience had no idea what Rob was singing. I play mandolin as well as guitar (sorry) and bass (poorly). I'm going to have to learn this song on mandolin. Thanks for another great video, Dave.

[@legrenzi_des]

As a proud Italian mandolin player, it gives me great pleasure to hear it played by a great man like you 😍

[@francoisdelestre1728]

Those old Italian songs are so comforting 😊

[@helenbartoszek243]

Do you happen to know the actual name of the piece that is commonly called 'Theme from Godfather'? And who wrote it?

[@Facoch42]

It was written for the movie by Nino Rota, it's called Love Theme. I believe someone added lyrics afterwards and called it Speak Softly Love

[@Nissardpertugiu]

@@helenbartoszek243 and its inspired by a Piece of Niccolo Paganini

[@garywatson3778]

Ahhh. The peace a person can feel when waking up to a horse's head is indescribable.

[@Alex.R.O.P]

I only know the name of the last one funiculi funicula By Luciano pavarotti

[@yuito8748]

Now I'm sure Davie can play any instrument in this universe

[@bariltrailette]

If the instruments have strings 😊

[@VMan29397]

Lets see him play the cuatro

[@lennyternil336]

The BASS gives him infinite power

[@bariltrailette]

Thanks but I need to see him plying a wind instrument trumpet lol

[@user-zp7zr3mm5j]

FR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@CriusDigital]

Nice choise to play a Mandolin 🖤 I live in Zakynthos a Greek island at the Ionian Sea where Mandolin is the tranditional music instrument !

[@zubat0532]

Great music, I loved that you played in that folklore style and in such an emotial way :)

[@caiman8401]

This song was so EPIC I just grew a mustache and started talking with my hands a lot.

[@jerxe]

So epic I accidentally created an organized crime syndicate.

[@sus-uj5hc]

Così epico che ho pure iniziato a parlare Italiano

[@cybertorion4444]

So Epic that I payed for a plane ticket just to see Italy

[@user-abuser_i_ball_was_wrote]

​@@sus-uj5hc no way it funziona così porca Madonna ma sto parlando italiano!

[@fortunateson101]

So epic that I started seeing double!

[@kubapierwszy6373]

Ain't no way, he's playing with a pick 😱😱😱

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

Necessary evil for the mandolin. 😂

[@denrizza]

That would be interesting if he slapped the mandolin. 🤣

[@szilardfineascovasa6144]

That's how you play the mandolin 🙂.

[@Faxtort]

No. It's spec mini-slap instrument!

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

@@denrizza @Davie504 We need a Mandolin Slap Video! Please consider this request. 👍🏻😃👍🏻

[@mo0rkszz94]

All I can say is that Davie de Biale is definitely one of the musicians of all time.

[@perpetualbystander4516]

What happened to the word best? 🤨

[@borigo7791]

​@@perpetualbystander4516 went missing, call the FBI

[@JAWS-7675]

If you want to find the description just add the word Polo?? Get it,, ( guys name is Marco )😊

[@KaivenKas]

@@JAWS-7675 kys

[@marksusskind1260]

we meant what we said,@@perpetualbystander4516. Justin Bieber is one of the musicians of all time, too.

[@holo6883]

Finally. The Trilogy we'd all been waiting for Pizza Pasta Mandolini

[@RocketChild]

Im impressed that Davie played it so well with his giant bass hands 😅 lol. Great job

[@TrateMusic]

My dad has big burly hands and somehow is amazingly dexterous on mandolin

[@sync4103]

Beautiful playing!

[@ayoubfrimi2773]

Man that tremolo is sick

[@pitfrr]

Seems the double strings is a good idea.

[@ersatzvitamin1]

maybe that double thumb skill actually carries over to tremolo

[@pitfrr]

@@ersatzvitamin1 That too, for sure. 😄

[@ParallelusReflection]

Feels like you are getting some drive back! Love it keep it up we love you!!

[@alessiodigirolamo1635]

Con questo video, credo che Davie si sia appena inserito tra i migliori musicisti italiani dell’ultimo decennio. (With this video, I believe Davie is now part of the last decade’s best italian musicians). Greetings from Italy, English speakers.

[@frankscassi4960]

In tutta onestà, ciò che ha suonato sul mandolino è piuttosto facile, specialmente se hai già delle doti sul basso come le sue. Cambiano gli intervalli tra le corde (è accordato per quinte anzi che per quarte) ma per il resto il principio per suonarlo è sempre lo stesso. Anche la tecnica della mano destra è piuttosto facile e rapida da imparare...lo dico perché suono la chitarra e incuriosito ho comprato un mandolino. Dopo i primi 10 minuti di spaesamento dati dalla scala più piccola e dall'accordatura diversa è tutto piuttosto immediato! Con ciò non sto assolutamente dicendo che Davie non sia un fenomeno pazzesco, sia ben chiaro

[@alessiodigirolamo1635]

@@frankscassi4960 si, certo. Benché io non sia musicista, sapevo che in questo preciso video Davie non avesse mostrato chissà che doti, il commento ha sia un valore ironico che un riferimento al fatto che Davie ci abbia tenuto a condividere questo strumento sul suo giustamente celebre canale. Così, a mio parere, ha espresso a pieno l’identità italiana che, nonostante la distanza e l’Inglese, non ha dimenticato.

[@skanxious]

8-stringed mini bass.. how awesome!

[@julioherrera7813]

David please upload more frequently, I already watched almost all your past videos! Beautiful playing, especially o sole mío 🎶

[@efficiencygaming3494]

0:00 You are Italian? 🇲🇽 I love Italian food! Tacos are my favorite! 😂 Awesome job playing that mandolin! I didn't think you played any instrument that you couldn't slap! 2:15 This is the most Italian thing you'll ever hear in your life. It made me want to eat lots of pepperoni and legally change my name to Luigi.

[@Emerald1504]

actually, as an italian, i can assume that almost 90% of the population don't know what a mandolin is

[@gatopan4337]

Super yoo xd

[@DennySirr]

@@Emerald1504 non lo sapevo cos'era

[@Queen_Elizabeth249]

Tacos aren't italian

[@Emerald1504]

@@Queen_Elizabeth249 la tua immagine profilo 💀💀💀

[@TheDiamondBladeHD]

this is unironically great

[@meckless]

This was (strangely) so heartwarming, Watching Davie play an Instrument is always such a pleasure

[@soupfork2105]

Build a BASS mandolin. Go on. DO IT.

[@mk_rexx]

Mandocellos and Mandobasses already exists

[@9DB7]

Yeah, Gibson actually made them way back in the 1920s

[@stefsstudio2102]

1:45 It sounds so good!!!!😮

[@Darth_Kwaxicalli]

1:49 We need a full version of this cover.

[@chichan4349]

The way the song went from touching the depths of my soul, to being hilarious... Truly bliss.

[@plascovich]

i am italian and now i finally understand what a mandolino is

[@fbkintanar]

In the Philippines, we have what I believe is basically the same instrument. We call it banduria, maybe that is its Spahish name. It is seldom played as a solo instrument, but usually in a large string band called a rondalla. It is common in folkloric performances, and many high schools have a rondalla group as a co-curricular activity.

[@cavacino]

very nice very impressive emotion and feeling.... in my experience a hard pick is perfect to avoid the click sound of the pick from the strumming

[@slatour0694]

Nice tremolo! I’ve been playing mandolin for years and I am glad to see some representation on this channel. :)

[@matteocannarella8150]

Sei l'orgoglio dei bassisti italiani❣️

[@hurdletoppings5347]

I’ve always interpreted mandolin as a blue grass music instrument, I’ve never heard a mandolin played like this. Awesome work

[@benjaminsagan5861]

You should check out the fourth movement of Mahler's 7th.

[@jaradtrout140]

It's very popular in Irish music as well

[@c-buck]

As a bluegrass listener, I have to admit this was the most cursed way of playing mandolin I ever heard haha

[@hurdletoppings5347]

@@GerdLPluu I did not know that, that’s very cool. I just sorta assumed it was American lol

[@masterjunky863]

​@@c-buck This should be considered the standard way to play the mandolin lol, it's a traditional Italian instrument

[@platinumpengwinmusic5564]

*My Mom is EPIC, which is why she has decided to learn to play bass! I am so excited to teach her, because she has been my biggest supporter since I started studying music over 28 years ago.*

[@parthoroy9141]

Incredibile, Capitano Corelli! 🎵 👏

[@ShieldYoung]

That Godfather Love theme was perfect ❤

[@Patrick45392]

With that tremolo picking now davie can start a black metal one man band

[@schaventalakimungous4855]

Davie is without a doubt, THE BARD. High key hoping he's a D&D player

[@Tomsthumb]

+ 15 sec added Buff effect's. 5% faster walking, Spell casting 10% faster and lullaby effect's + 10% more damage

[@justinmarang2721]

Yeah, the mandolin is a very powerful instrument. I remember getting my first mandolin. It was a very emotional experience for me

[@michaelfox1432]

I don't know why I should be surprised at your skill on the mandolin but you surprised me. Good job.

[@juncuenta5629]

That's an incredible playing bruh

[@kevingroulx9205]

You’re a bassist, that means you can play any instrument!

[@TH3.W0R5T.0N3]

Pura arte musicale, grazie Davie! Best regarts from Germany ❤

[@mamaluigimusic]

This is cursed

[@miggamcjagga2620]

Bro dann schreib halt auch Deutsch

[@TH3.W0R5T.0N3]

@@miggamcjagga2620 aber er versteht doch garkein deutsch

[@miggamcjagga2620]

Egal

[@Bastian_Zugnappen33]

Lo hai scritto bene! Du hast es gut geschrieben. Grüße aus Bayern, ich bin Italiener...

[@DeadPressed4444]

Thanks to the Italian Instrumentality Project, any Italian can do what every Italian can do, Davie isn't an exception of course

[@bercilino5766]

Ninguém vai comentar o fato de que esse cara é literalmente o metaforando?

[@vitorpaulinomarchesini3232]

Até agora você parece ser a única pessoa a ver essa possibilidade, talvez um irmão do metaforando fosse mais próximo da verdade kk

[@mahatmarandy5977]

I see him play all these other instruments, and I think, gosh, I wonder what he could do with a bass. It’s odd that he’s never played one in any of the videos I’ve seen. Oh well. Maybe someday 😊

[@honaiseek]

8 strings bass

[@carrot_slayer_of_patatos]

0:01 Why the Mexican 🇲🇽 flag man 😂😂😂😂

[@adamthestonerful]

Mandolin Bass???

[@cameronknudson7455]

They exist. Mandocellos

[@Shadow_with_me]

1:21 song name?

[@Cool_Bungle]

The godfather theme

[@QuynhNhuMandolin]

Greetings from a Vietnamese mandolin player! Beautiful Italian songs. I love it. Thank you for sharing!

[@shadicgamer2124]

I always want to hear how this Italiano instrument plays

[@trebleclef8284]

Also as a mandolin player myself I now feel more inspired that one of my fav youtubers plays it along with me

[@matthewridgeway9250]

Ha! I have the same mandolin. But I play bluegrass and blues. Good to see your work. Well done.

[@ALeotar]

i dont even know how much years it was but def watch since 10+ years and doesnt get boring, love the vids and persona

[@nevbarnes1034]

Mandolin and bass are closer than you think. To find a mandolin chord you can just imagine it played on bass guitar and _turn it upside down._

[@noahhapa]

That O’ Sole Mio was perfect. Thank you Davie.

[@acyned8079]

Loved the chill composition!

[@dr.riccardo3575]

I've always heard my uncle Bob playing the mandolin in bluegrass music, it never occurred to me it was an Italian instrument

[@theskatastudio1]

That looks like the Italian version of a traditional greek organ the bouzouki or tzouras lol But besides that, EPIC mandolin skills

[@erickleefeld4883]

Fun video! I’ve been taking up mandolin lately, and wondered why it’s not a more popular instrument - after all, it’s small and lightweight, and you can learn a full song in one lesson then spend the rest of your life exploring it. But I’ve since figured out the answer: It is BRUTAL on your fretting fingers. Take the callouses you get from playing guitar, and then it’s like putting them up against a cheese grater.

[@haraldpettersen3649]

I must first say that I was not surprised, that you played the Mandolin so beautifully. It takes more from you than that.

[@elizabethramos163]

2:26 Italian music you're back from Italian

[@Lythrox]

Sir. You have all of my respect. This is Beautiful. Never be ashamed to show this wonderful work.

[@allanwalkerjr.6435]

0:15 O' Sole Mio 1:20 The Godfather Theme 2:16 Pizza Time by Spiderman 2

[@darksideofdonny]

Yeah but what a really want is to see you play the Mandobass. Mandocello as well!

[@DystopiaFatigue]

E cumpari, ci vo sunari Chi si sona? Il Basso. Slap, slap, slap, slap, slap.

[@seanfernandes2316]

He played the Mandalorian awesomely.

[@UglyChe]

This was awesome, great playing, but I am a little disappointed you didnt play the Mandobass. Yes, it is a thing.

[@flamewraith]

it was good but i think the last tune at the end was easily the most technical part , epico!

[@your_local_seagull]

The mandolin i use for rock band in my band class is the same model as this and even has the sane electronic components, but its a school instrument not one that was given to me or bought by me

[@KosmoZer0]

I didn't know Davie was fluent in mandolin.... 😂 For real great video.

[@abzabza2]

Heh, reminds me of that gag from south park. If I'm not mistaken, it was about Bass, lol, what a coincidence

[@AleArzMusic]

"La smetta con quel mandolino, altrimenti qui ci cacciano!"

[@englischdude]

i was hoping you were gonna SLAP that mandolin, BUT YOU CANT. ha, CHECKMATE! Great playing! Love it. more mandolin please.

[@robinmartinsson3032]

Loved this one. You must have practiced a lot!

[@jamesrogers2780]

Interesting. I play an Irish banjo. It uses the same chords as a mandolin, but I'm not sure if those subtle nuances would translate. Totally cool though.

[@TheEnemyTM]

Rock/metal mandolin is something I never wanted, but have always desperately needed.

[@elatist]

I remember I learned to play the mandolin when I was younger and I deeply regret never continuing. I learned it pretty quick too

[@IÑAKI_Bassman]

It is the first time that I have not seen Davie disappointed by playing an instrument that has more than 4 strings.

[@SaltyCatJEK]

well ... regarding its four sets of each two identical strings, it might let him feel it as an 4-string-instrument :D (if you dont know: the mandolin has those sets of identically pitched strings to be able to play those smooth fast tremoli.

[@ChristopherSibert]

Davie went deep into meditation, thought of mama's pasta, and played.

[@lucchettopazzosgravato941]

Prossimo video in collaborazione con Cosa Nostra

[@marvinthemaniac7698]

This man can play bass, ukulele, guitar, keyboards, violin, and mandolin. Is there anything he cannot do?

[@emilfrick6770]

OMG Completely binged your content for a few days, its EPICO. 5/5 slaps content creator

[@ShowTheReal]

your a legend. I want you to play the guitar one time for us.

[@EnderMega]

Nice sound, didnt remember how it sounded.

[@luniqueeee]

The song he played is called o sole mio by luciano pavarotti

[@Aqualyra]

Epic medly & lovely Mando chops!

[@lydiapiano24]

This proves to me that Davie is amazing. Joining us mandolinists.

[@mes252]

Amazing! Love & thanks!

[@Zaicyn]

Need a compilation of all the songs Davie has played back to back.

[@sandburgmartin7947]

Whoa, that is good. But just remembered the E-A-D-G mandolin tuning. That's the same tuning on a double bass and the bottom top down ones on a 6-string guitar.

[@rhythmaddict808]

Loved it! Hugs and Aloha SLAP from Maui!

[@bradleyrobinson8095]

My favourite bassist has now become better and is now my favourite mandolinist