Lessons
Guitar Fundamentals
In this video Brad Davis talks guitar fundamentals, such as holding the guitar, holding the pick, attacking the strings, left and right hand positions and more.
Harmonized Scales on Mandolin
In this video Tim May explains harmonized scales on the mandolin and demonstrates a variety of ways that they might be used when improvising or creating solos.
Crosspicking and Arpeggios on the Mandolin
In this video lesson, Tim May demonstrates the use of arpeggios on the mandolin through the technique of crosspicking. He shows examples of a number of different useful crosspicking patterns.
Folded Scales on Mandolin
In this video Tim May provides his take on playing folded scales on the mandolin. He presents folded scales as part of what he calls “The Big Four” techniques that help when learning how to improvise, which are: scales, folded scales, harmonized scales, and arpeggios. He will address each of these topics as they pertain…
Chord Tone Targeting on Mandolin
In this video, Tim May continues his series on mandolin improvisation by discussing and demonstrating the concept of chord tone targeting during a solo.