RH Form: Assistance Requested
I bought my first mandolin on the day after Christmas. It is a Michael Kelly Solid A and so far it works great for me! I have learned the 2-finger G, C, and D chords and am currently working on their corresponding "chop" chords along with playing scales and simple melodies. I have found no trouble strumming in general, but in other areas I am lacking and I thought you folks might be able to help me.
1. When picking notes out on a single string more often than not I hit the string(s) above it. Should I just mute the string with my left hand or is there a specific form to the stroke so that it only hits one string (course)?
2. There is a common technique (sadly I do not know the name but can merely describe it) of strumming a chord rapidly, almost as if playing the chord as a set of 64th notes. When I *cough* attempt *cough* this on my own however I do not reach a speed anywhere near that of what I hear.
3. Where between the bridge and fretboard is the best place to strike with the pick?
4. Up-strokes and Down-strokes, how are they applied, what is their main purpose, and what is the best way to master them?
Thank you all for reading this long post (typed by very sore fingers) and I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Musica mulcet ad animam.
Musica placet aurium.
Musica aedificat corda
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