The #1 Reason YOU CAN'T PLAY FAST | Mandolin Lesson

I’ve taught hundreds of students in the 20+ years I’ve been teaching mandolin. Almost all of them had the same problem when they came to me for lessons, and that problem was holding them back from building speed. If you’re trying to build speed on the mandolin and you’re frustrated with your results, start with this video.
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[@AlanVonShankster]

Very good point! How about a lesson on crossing strings, especially back and forth?

[@PlayNately]

Great suggestion! I’ll add it to the list!

[@bobbysmith6921]

Very thorough!...Great teacher...

[@PlayNately]

Thanks Bobby! Glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching! - Nate

[@charlesmontgomery7002]

Great advice. I film myself regularly as part of my ArtistWorks video submittals to Sierra (who BTW highly recommends filming yourself or playing in front of a mirror as well as learning from as many sources as possible, hence here I am), and have noticed my LEFT shoulder is habitually raised. I'm a right handed picker. I'm wondering if that affects speed, as it certainly must add tension to my playing. I'll be more conscious of that now, and of the pick depth. Thanks!

[@PlayNately]

Thanks Charles! I still have the shoulder problem pop up sometimes. It’s the first thing I look at if I pick up my mando and can’t play fast. Sierra has some fantastic content! So glad you’re doing that and taking advantage of the video exchange!

[@pablo6305]

I don't use pick

[@PlayNately]

What style do you play?

[@pablo6305]

@@PlayNately I played f but I broke loar.. now I just Got my Kentucky. A style.