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Softly and Tenderly

mandolin intermediate

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This is a beautiful mandolin/guitar duet in the key of G. The tab is written exactly as I performed it, with the first half being the backup I play behind the guitar solo. This song is slow, but it has some beautiful harmony voicings that I know you'll love!

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  1. Roy Ellender

    ♥ 6

    Ben, this one finally made the timing click for me. Been fighting it for a month. Thank you.

  2. Owen Brady

    ♥ 6

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  3. SlowHandSteve

    ♥ 11

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

  4. Katie Clark Support

    ♥ 18

    Memorization comes from playing it at a tempo you can think at. If you need the tab, you're playing it faster than you know it.

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