Mandolin Basics
This course is aimed at the absolute beginner mandolin player. It begins with a series of six free lessons then progresses through to the twelve main subscription lessons. How to hold the instrument, proper hand / finger posture and good basic technique are all important fundaments that will be addressed in the early lessons. There will be a progressive study of scales, plectrum motions, and ornamentation throughout the series of lessons. The 'Mandolin Basics' course will equip the beginner player with the necessary rudiments to journey along the adventurous road of Irish music making. By the end of the course, the learner will have a repertoire of fourteen popular Irish tunes, the ability to play basic chords and triplets and a deeper understanding of the Irish music tradition.
Lessons
Mandolin Basic Lesson 1
Level 1 | Melody
Introduction to the Instrument / How to tune the strings
The Scale of D Major
Mandolin Basic Lesson 2
Level 1 | Melody
Hand and Finger Positioning / Frere Jaques
The Scale of D Major
Mandolin Basic Lesson 3
G Major | Level 1 | Melody
The Scale of G Major
Molly Malone
Mandolin Basic Lesson 4
G Major | Level 1 | Melody
Exercises on the Scale of G Major
Waltz
The Scale of D Major
Mandolin Basic Lesson 5
D Major | Level 1 | Melody
The Scale of D Major
The Kerry Polka
Mandolin Basic Lesson 6
D Major | Level 1 | Melody
Exercises on the Scale of D Major
Polka
The Foggy Dew
Mandolin Basic Lesson 7
E Minor | Level 1 | Melody
The Scale Of E Minor
March
Britches Full of Stitches
Mandolin Basic Lesson 8
A Major | Level 1 | Melody
The Scale of A Major
Polka
The Ballydesmond Polka
Mandolin Basic Lesson 9
A Minor | Level 1 | Melody
The Scale of A Minor
Polka
The lilting Banshee
Mandolin Basic Lesson 11
A Minor | Level 1 | Melody
Plectrum Motion For Jigs
Jig
The Connacht Mans Rambles
Mandolin Basic Lesson 12
D Major | Level 1 | Melody
Plectrum Motion For Jigs / Use of the High B Note
Jig
The Kerry Jig
Mandolin Basic Lesson 13
D Major | Level 1 | Melody
Exercise in the key of D Major / Use of the Bass String
Jig
The Scale of D Major
Mandolin Basic Lesson 14
G Major | Level 1 | Accompaniment
How to Play Chords on the Mandolin / Strumming Patterns
Sporting Paddy (1)
Mandolin Basic Lesson 15
A Minor | Level 1 | Melody
Use of the High B
Reel
Sporting Paddy (2)
Mandolin Basic Lesson 16
A Minor | Level 1 | Melody
Transposition of the tune down to the lower strings. Ornamentation: triplets and…
Reel
O'Carolans Draught
Mandolin Basic Lesson 17
G Major | Level 1 | Melody
Playing Slow Tunes on the Mandolin
Planxty
48 Dogs in the Meathouse
Mandolin Basic Lesson 18
C Major | Level 1 | Melody
The Scale of C Major / Syncopation
Reel
Welcome to OAIM
Online Academy of Irish Music
- Would you like to become a better musician or singer?
- Are you on the path to mastering your instrument but need some top technique tips?
- Are you interested in beginning a journey into Irish music and want to get off to a great start?
- Do you have a busy life style and find it hard to fit in the time to drive to weekly music lessons or are there no Irish music teachers in your area?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you have come to the right place!