Friday, April 10, 2009

Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method

B7 Scale

Start with the B note on the D string and play the scale through the A string then the E string.


Theory

The Bb Dominant 7th scale has 4
sharps and 0 flats.




Notice that the B7 scale resembles
the E Major scale.

The dominant scale will resemble
the 4th note of the current dominant
scale your playing.


To purchase the Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method books please refer to the side panel.

Book 1 cover all Major and Minor scales and Major and Minor Arpeggios

Book 2 covers all Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, 2 and 3 finger chords and Chop chords

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Whether you are new to the mandolin, or a veteran jammer, "Learning Mandolin Through the Pattern Method" will benefit you. The patterns help with learning AND muscle memory which is so beneficial when playing along with others or improvising on your own. The scales, chords and theory are big plusses as well. I highly recommend that anyone who is serious about learning to play their mandolin get this series of books. "Learning Mandolin Through the Pattern Method" can help every player get better. What a GREAT program! Thank you for your wonderful learning tool.

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Chattanooga, TN

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method

I hope you have enjoyed these free lessons that have been provided so far in the dominant 7th scale. To get the entire Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method please refer to the side panel for purchasing information.


Bb7 scale


Start with the Bb note on the D string and play the scale through the A string then the E string. Notice the 7th note of the scale is moved down one fret from A natural Ab.


Use the previous fingering patterns







Theory

The Bb Dominant 7th scale has 0
sharps and 3 flats.



Notice that the Bb7 scale resembles
the Eb Major scale.

The dominant scale will resemble
the 4th note of the current dominant
scale your playing.



To purchase the Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method books please refer to the side panel.

Book 1 cover all Major and Minor scales and Major and Minor Arpeggios

Book 2 covers all Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, 2 and 3 finger chords and Chop chords

Monday, April 6, 2009

Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method

This is a on-going series on the dominant 7th scales and a preview of the method used in Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method Books 1 & 2


E7 scale


Start with the E note on the G string and play the scale through the D
string then the A string. Notice the 7th note of the scale is moved down
one fret from D# to D natural.


Theory


The E Dominant 7th scale has 3
sharps and 0 flats.


Notice that the E7 scale resembles
the A Major scale.

The dominant scale will resemble
the 4th note of the current dominant
scale your playing.





To purchase the Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method books please refer to the side panel.

Book 1 cover all Major and Minor scales and Major and Minor Arpeggios

Book 2 covers all Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, 2 and 3 finger chords and Chop chords

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method

F7 scale

This is an on-going free series to preview what you can expect in the Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method books.

Use the same fingering as the previous lessons.

Start with the F note on the G string and play the scale through the D
string then the A string. Notice the 7th note of the scale is moved down
one fret from E natural to E flat.


Theory

The F Dominant 7th scale has 0
sharp and 2 flats.



Notice that the F7 scale resembles
the Bb Major scale.

The dominant scale will resemble
the 4th note of the current dominant
scale your playing.




To purchase the Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method books please refer to the side panel.

Book 1 cover all Major and Minor scales and Major and Minor Arpeggios

Book 2 covers all Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, 2 and 3 finger chords and Chop chords

Monday, March 30, 2009

Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method

C7 Scale


Use the same fingering as the previous lessons

Start with the C note on the G string and play the scale through the D
string then the A string. Notice the 7th note of the scale is moved down
one fret from B natural to B flat.






Theory

The C Dominant 7th scale has 0
sharp and 1 flats.



Notice that the C7 scale resembles
the F Major scale.


The dominant scale will resemble
the 4th note of the current dominant
scale your playing.

To purchase the Learn Mandolin Through the Pattern Method books please refer to the side panel.

Book 1 cover all Major and Minor scales and Major and Minor Arpeggios

Book 2 covers all Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, 2 and 3 finger chords and Chop chords