I love the mandolin...always have.....it perplexes me as to why I waited so long to pick it up in the first place....so I've had my mando fer about a year and some change, trying to teach myself, which is not easy...especially when you don't know anyone who plays, and might be able to give advice....books don't really work well with me, I've tried, and tried, from mel bay to grisman and everything in between...wish I could take lessons, but I have a mortgage to contend with....I've tried to utilize the lessons and tips found on this site with a mild level of success...I've managed to teach myself (more or less) chords, and some scales, but...I don't know it feels like I've platued (sp)....having a real hard time figuring out what to play when, while playing a song...having trouble structuring and arranging....etc....no good at my double stops, or when to use them versus single notes or chords....strumming patterns might be considered questionable....any and all advice on learning, playing, and becoming a better musician would be greatly appreciated....
Bookmarks