Michael Daves: On Teaching Bluegrass Mandolin, Guitar, & Vocals

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[@bkleinyt]

This might be titled, 'Building Up a Solo Based on the Melody'. I found it very helpful.

[@mikedkc]

Most insight on instrument solos I have ever heard. Great!

[@WinsomeJohnny]

I'm not even a Bluegrass guy but play mando and this still very valuable knowledge here.

[@stormselah]

Of course, he is absolutely right on this. I would just add that I take Red Allen vocal lines and slow them down to like half speed and sing along. Whomever it is, if they are a good singer then slowing it down and singing along is a real learning experience for me. so like learning vocal licks - the same thing is great for ideas for mandolin or whatever. I find there is so much going on with the vocal line embellishments but you have to really focus in on the line. Slowing down and pulling vocal lines for instrument solos is great practice for me and helps me come up with non-cliche licks.

[@andyszpekman5205]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you.

[@davesiler4064]

Two immense talents!!!!!

[@Danny6464]

I didn't know Michael also played mandolin, he really is a great musician.

[@RandyHooHa]

Incredible musician, great teacher.

[@yateswebb]

He's a great teacher!

[@donniesizemore1602]

It's the those lil licks I'm having problems been trying to play for long enough to pick up things if I'm shown you one of best teachers I've watch and looks like you make it simple and love the sound that you can make come from that lil box wow great video

[@donniesizemore1602]

Would like to have some pointers on playing this lil instrument if any body could help me I would be very appreciative for some of these licks broke down a lil or better video angle

[@hovlandbound]

Thanks for the video. I find it very helpful. And what a great song to practice on. Thanks again!!

[@TwangboxProductions]

Lots more good information from Michael in this story on the Mandolin Cafe: www.mandolincafe.com/forum/content.php?260-Michael-Daves-on-Teaching-Bluegrass-Mandolin-Guitar-and-Vocals

[@hovlandbound]

Thanks! :)

[@NemoNepersonne]

Excellent. Very helpful! Thanks. If a mandolinist can keep in mind the sung harmony as well as the melody, playing parts of the harmony while soloing instead of the melody will be recognized by listeners and enjoyed because of the novelty and recognition combined.

[@elb2000]

Excellent mandolin voice approach

[@softailspringer9915]

A lot of wisdom here!

[@scavengersgreen]

flourish

[@Pgoldish]

really great video

[@BruceEEvans1]

Boy, that mandolin really barks.

[@OfficialSpritez]

Does anyone know the name of this song?

[@bkleinyt]

'On and On' - Bill Monroe.

[@VinceCrofts]

The song is "On and On" Bill Monroe

[@tarheel44100]

OfficialSpritez it’s called on and on