Free Irish Mandolin Lesson for Absolute Beginners! Learn how to hold and tune the instrument with this introductory tutorial. Paddy Cummins will get you started on the right foot! [ Staff notation, ABC’s, MP3’s and more lessons from Paddy are available at: http://www.oaim.ie/course/42/mandolin-basics ] | Online Academy of Irish Music

The Sligo Maid is a fantastic traditional Irish reel in the key of Am (Dorian). Featuring some challenging techniques throughout the tune, paired with a faster tempo, this arrangement is well suited to the advanced intermediate picker. It’s a great trad reel and an excellent technique workout! In the lesson we’ll break down how to approach the tune and work through the techniques you’ll need to focus on. Full lesson & tab: https://pickinlessons.com/sligo-maid-mandolin-lesson/ #mandolin #traditio

Cherokee Shuffle is a popular American fiddle tune, played in the key of A. This is the third version here at Pickin’ Lessons on the mandolin and is a variation that approaches the melody in a more basic way, while still capturing the essence of the tune. Well suited to the intermediate picker, this arrangement is also beginner friendly while being a handy variation for the more advanced picker when playing at faster tempos. In the lesson we’ll break down the tune and look at some helpful tips.

The Sligo Maid is a fantastic traditional Irish reel in the key of Am (Dorian). Featuring some challenging techniques throughout the tune, paired with a faster tempo, this arrangement is well suited to the advanced picker. It’s a great trad reel and an excellent technique workout! In the lesson we’ll break down how to approach the tune and work through the techniques you’ll need to focus on. Full lesson & tab: https://pickinlessons.com/sligo-maid-guitar-lesson/ #traditional #irish #reel #flatpic