One Shape that Enables the "Bluegrass Sound" on Mandolin

[@robaet3]

Wayne Benson is not only a great Mandolin Picker, but also a great Mandolin Teacher ! 👏👏👏👏

[@claudemassee5473]

The mandolin is a space alien to me. Today is hour one of day one. You have already inspired me to continue on. Thank you.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

That makes my day! Thanks for the comment.

[@jonathanzarov7528]

Most I ever learned about mandolin playing without being anywhere near my mandolin.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

I love it when that happens! Thx!

[@williamfleming892]

Yup I’m right there with ya but I saved it so I’ll be back 😂

[@barryjohnston704]

Watched this about 6 times now. Learned something new every time, plus some nice licks. Thanks Wayne!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx for watching Barry. Glad this was a help....

[@luthiermatt]

There is so much good info packed into this video

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx for that comment. This is by far the most viewed video on WWoM.

[@millerjeff]

The whole fretboard is opening up for me. Thanks Wayne

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

I'm so glad to hear that Jeff. Thx fo the comment.

[@farmpunk_dan]

Great video! Love this kind of lesson. Transferable and adaptable tricks are the best.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PlayMoMando70]

Best lesson I’ve seen. I have watched this one several times, learn something new each visit!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Wow, thanks!

[@johnmarkmiller4322]

Really great lesson. Thank you! B flat has always been a challenge for me. I've started trying to play some basic solos in G from that position, but just moving it up to B flat did sound funky like you said. Never occurred to me to play from the same position from the B flat on the A string!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Glad you made that discovery John. I love it when that happens....

[@w.l.graves7228]

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL ! THANK YOU !

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

YOU ARE VERY WELCOME!

[@michaeladams2644]

You are a brilliant teacher you really make it accessible to everyone to learn thank you ❤

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Wow, thank you!

[@johnwoodcock625]

Loved this one Wayne. Another veggie to eat.

[@tommayo3212]

Thank you for this. Lights went on when I watched it!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Glad it helped!

[@handiman5]

Been following you for years! Thanks for the tips!

[@gwennbair3976]

Watched this one tonight. Need to work on it lots. I noticed at your Columbus concert in summer, how so many of your songs are in Bb, probably because of Russel's singing range. Getting ready for an all afternoon jam tomorrow. Thanks, g'night.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Yep. There are a lot of bluegrass songs that suit his voice in that key. I love the sound of a banjo with the capo on the 3rd or 4th fret.

[@joesheehan5475]

wow i’ve been playing guitar for 30 years and started messing around with-mandolin chord strumming and was looking for this exact video to work off chord positions to try some lead. This is really clearly explained, thanks a lot man! I will check out you other video. I greatly appreciate it!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx Joe. 😊

[@GregGoodson-me6il]

"I hope these videos help" Yes... yes they do. Thank you!

[@kevinolear6717]

Don't worry about the low budget camera, looks & sounds great. Thanks for sharing your talent & knowledge.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

These Smartphones are amazing for sure. The early videos I shot were with the mic on the phone but I did upgrade to a great mic and pre-amp....

[@stefanhuegin8292]

Great concepts Wayne 👍😘

[@dannybowman2926]

Thank you Wayne. I kinda did this using an approach that was explained to me as "skip a fret". This made much more sense.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

I'm glad to hear that Danny. This is by far my most viewed video. Check out my Rythm in all Keys follow up if you didn't already.....

[@johnny2ramsay]

this is the second video I've watched of yours, Wayne - both been really useful. Thanks very much for posting!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx John! I'm glad you enjoy WWoM. More bluegrass content is coming soon.....

[@embwee]

nice-- a lot of mileage covered in a brief span. Thanks!

[@guywilletts2804]

Good lesson. Thanks

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

You're welcome. Thx for watching WWoM!

[@natescape]

This is exactly the problem I've been working through lately, and it was really helpful to see it expanded on and teased apart a bit! Thanks as always, Wayne!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

You're welcome Nate. 😊

[@theb855]

Great stuff wayne!!!!!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thanks 👍

[@musicfromhome]

Nicely done, Wayne. Keep up the good work.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thanks, will do!

[@jancartwright3065]

this helps me soooo much....thank you....Bflat.......

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Glad this was a help Jan...

[@rongore4337]

Good Stuff Wayne!

[@notesleb]

this was a very useful video, thanks

[@BanjoBen]

Great stuff, Wayne! Thanks!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx for that pal. I'm learning as I go. If you waited till you think your ready for this you'd never get started.....

[@emmittkyrie2965]

I realize I am kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released series online?

[@f5mando]

Crackin' stuff, Wayne. Thanks!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

You're welcome!

[@ronniecraft3895]

love what i'm seeing ,and hearing, great lesson !!!!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx Ronnie! If you like this video checkout the Rhythm in all Keys companion to it. Good luck....

[@markh7915]

Took me a bit to follow what shape is being discussed, but I think I understand: we’re basing the position on the root and fifth of the chord, with the root on one string and the fifth on the string below, but two frets up. You build your muscle memory around this and then you learn what else happens in this position. The fifth above the root note is just one string down on the same fret, for example. And you can easily transfer this position to whatever key you need to play in. If you’re in C you just find the root on the A string and go from there.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

You got it Mark. This closed position makes it possible to play in all keys and tranpose solos to accommodate vocalist who need to sing a song in a different key.

[@darrenlivingston5572]

Thanks Wayne. Keep this kind of stuff coming. Looking forward to it.

[@BlauwgrasBluegrass]

Great lesson, thanks!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx! Stay tuned for a follow-up called Bluegrass Rhythm in all Keys coming soon......

[@joeycovington4681]

Thanks!

[@bbesa6350]

Thanks a bunch, exactly what I was looking for. Gread work, thanks again.

[@Deano54]

Great stuff Wayne. Wish you had a close up camera on the fretboard as you go through the information. Many thanks

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Hey Dean. I don't own a camera pal! These vidoes are recorded and edited on my Galaxy S10e. I make the thumbnails and manage KZbin studio from the phone as well. Very low budget......

[@Deano54]

@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 well I thought about the budget as an after thought and I total understand. I'll just watch the videos several times until I know I have it down. Thanks Wayne

[@myrasuttles778]

Great information! Enjoying so much.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

This is such an important concept to understand. It's a great companion to the Note Identification video I have up......

[@brucesterlowden140]

Very clear and useful stuff Wayne ... makes great sense as a journey in different keys, thanks.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thank you. More on this topic is in the future...

[@PipoCapi]

Wayne, many thanks. It has been absolutely useful for me. The exact point to continue in bluegrass. I was completely stucked.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Awesome! Glad you're not stuck pal. Choose a standard and learn it in every key.....

[@PipoCapi]

@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 Many thanks man, really appreciated!

[@Sincoola27]

These are great lessons. Very useful material and easy to follow and understand. Thanks, Wayne!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Tough transition from teaching in person and on Skype all these years to talkin to a camera. I'm learning...

[@travisphelps6694]

so helpful

[@daveylocker8]

New sub here. Great stuff Wayne. Thank you!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thank you David! Welcome to the channel....

[@CarlitoNahual88]

Wow! I loved this lesson. I am suscribing to your channel and looking forward to learn tons from you! Thanks!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Welcome aboard!

[@tomasbok5545]

Fantastic lesson, my dear! It helps a lot! What song is that wonderfull instrumental intro melody in your videos??? Thanks.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Hey Tomas, thx for the comment. The music you here on WWoM is all original stuff that I wrote. None of the tunes have names and I create it to avoid copyright issues when I upload content.

[@grasser82]

Thank you Wayne awesome stuff

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx pal. Shooting for new uploads every Sunday.....

[@battlehrfred]

wow, ty for great information and notes sir. just wish i had you for a teacher one on one 100--100 Nl,Canada,

[@farmerfar1955]

Be helpful if you had a drawing of where your fingers go on the fretboard

[@michaeladams2644]

You got your wall units on the floor Wayne! Is this a kitchen inversion?❤

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Good eye Michael! That cabinet came outta my sisters laundry room and I built a frame for it and used it as a floor unit. Guess I should move the handles to the top of the doors at some point.

[@sunjamrblues]

Great lesson, Wayne. But either your hands are a lot bigger than mine, or your mandolin is a lot smaller than mine. My fingers just can't span that many frets, so I often have to just use the top 3 strings.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Be sure your fingers are approaching the fretboard at a healthy angle, this can make a world of difference. Good luck.....

[@MrDDHayes]

Great video I keep watching it over and over see something new each time!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rickallerton9891]

What is the opening song and where can I find it? That was beautiful!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

That opening song is just a piece of me improvising over a backing track I found here on KZbin. It doesn't have a title and has never been officially recorded in a studio. It's basically me goofin off here at home during Covid. Thx for the comment!

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

I’m going to go pick up my mandolin in a second. Did you ever come back to this with more detail on the note by note scale choices for this position?EDIT I’m getting good enough to figure some stuff out. Just put my fingers in place on the position you showed and worked out the scale notes for I Saw The Light.Whoopee.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx for the comment Stephen! Good luck....

[@OconeeRootsLawnCareLLC]

Can you please do a full "I Saw the Light" lesson?

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

I will ad that to my list of video request. Response has been great so far with a lot of people emailing video request. Thx for checking out the channel and being engaged!

[@anandadyes4152]

You must have to know essentially everything talked about here already to make use of this lesson. I see a bunch of folk did but all I got was look at my fingers and listen to me solo. The scale positions changed based on the the key and without knowing all the licks and scale position changes for the sharps and flats I am not sure what I am supposed to get other than the power chord shape. I am sure its just me, any help appreciated.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

That's how the channel works. If I move over a topic rather quickly in a video it's because you'll find other video's here that cover it in more detail. Looking at the Playlist should help you locate the content you need. Hope this helps....

[@tvtommm]

Where'd you get that Bass ?

[@RC-dj8rp]

The dislike is a kazoo player

[@jerryf3375]

I've been playing for years. Never could get that particular sound down .. I think I can now .. thanks.. BTW , that Mandolin has an awesome ring to it .. what brand is that F5 ?

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx for the comment Jerry! I'm glad you liked this video. The mandolin is a McClanahan. Check out my video Unboxing a McClanahan here on the channel......

[@jerryf3375]

@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 thanks for the reply.. no wonder that mandolin sounded so great.. and a good long sustain ..

[@grantsmith8502]

Iv not clue 😂

[@stefanhuegin8292]

👍😘

[@scott1887]

Nice lesson however, you show the root in the fifth as the starting point, but it would’ve been helpful if you would’ve pointed out the other notes that you are playing around with as well. You got us all started, but did not outline the next steps. Maybe the next video!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx for the comment. Check out my video on Chain Triads here on the channel. It might be exactly what you're looking for. I have a playist called Learn the Fretboard that could be very useful. Sure hope this helps.

[@quipher]

is there a lesson for this lesson? i cant follow you at all

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

There is no specific companion video for this, maybe try some vids from the beginner playlist and then revisit this one. Hope this helps Steve and thx for the comment and support!

[@edbstrung]

I've been playing guitar most my life and recently(about 2 weeks ago) got a mandolin just because I want to expand musically. I've learned most major chords already and improvise/jazz around from chord to chord... which can figured out because of my guitar experience. I can say that Wayne's videos (this is the 2nd one I've watched via KZbin suggestions) help nearly instantly if you are an already seasoned guitar player. Thank you Wayne.

[@maxjr758]

Wish we could see the fretboard, all you can see is the back of your hand/fingers !

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Not sure what I can do about that pal. 🤔

[@iknowyouarebutwhatami]

Wayne how do I get ahold of you for lessons

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

[e-mail]

[@9hewittd]

6:28

[@tambella66]

This was definately not a video for beginners

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

It's never to early in the learning process to be exposed to the concept of transposing closed positions to enable playing in different keys.

[@jessisdad]

Kinda a long intro, buddy.

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Yep, it was. I've made several different intros and they continue to get shorter. I started this channel during the Covid-19 lock down and it seemed like a reasonable length at the time. Hard to believe we experienced a season when we weren't all in a hurry.....

[@raleighsanford5111]

I think you confuse the word simple with boring with your wardrobe.

[@wlnrv]

And you sound dumb

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@@wlnrv I am, I was committing on the advertising. Sorry.

[@pablo6305]

Im amazed hpw talented im not but your good at explaining how to play thanks. Look forward to watching ya late

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

😊

[@scottsouthern8319]

Very helpful lesson!

[@waynesworldofmandolin3616]

Thx Scott Southern! Check out my Bluegrass Rhythm in all Keys follow up if you get a chance.

[@scottsouthern8319]

@@waynesworldofmandolin3616 I will do that, I have watched a few of your videos and they have helped me alot