Tim May Mandolin Solos Part 2
This is the second of a two-part video lesson where Tim May teaches you how to develop creative solos on the mandolin. In this video he talks about using straight scale and folded scale patterns drawing from six different scales: major scale, major pentatonic scale, major blues scale, minor pentatonic scale, minor blues scale, and the mixolydian scale. He also discusses the use of dynamics, phrasing, and note articulation.
0:06 Using Scales
1:36 Understanding Straight and Folded Scales
2:53 Straight Major Scale
3:54 Major Pentatonic Scale
5:18 Major Blues Scale
6:46 Minor Pentatonic Scale
8:04 Minor Blues Scale
9:44 Mixolydian Scale
10:52 Wrapping Up Scale Choices for Fills
11:35 Dynamic Picking
13:21 Phrasing
16:19 Articulation
18:26 Singing Your Solo
20:51 Wrapping Up