Deep Elem Blues Beginner Mandolin

[Mike]

This is the discussion topic for the lesson Deep Elem Blues Beginner Mandolin. Please leave your comments or any questions you might have about the lesson here!

[John Tait]

Thanks for posting this tune Mike.
Is there any “bluesey” licks or tricks you think you could add to this great transcription..?
Cheers.

[Mike]

Yes I can do an intermediate level lesson of this in the future and add some more advanced licks.

Thanks for the request. Keep picking.

– Mike

[James Pushnik]

Can you recommend a strum pattern the rhythm backup? Base/strum just sounds o ff to me. Thank. Jim

[Mike]

I would try more of an off-beat chop if you want a straight ahead bluegrass feel.

Otherwise try something a little funkier and syncopated.

A rhythm like: 1 (and) 2 and (3) and 4 and

Don’t play the count in the parenthesis and you’ll get a cool syncopated rhythm.

Ultimately it’s personal preference, try a bunch of stuff along with the practice tracks and see what you like.

If you have more questions let me know.

– Mike

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