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Strumming the G, C, & D Open Chords

beginner mandolin

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Step 20 of 60 in Beginner mandolin

16 earlier steps

  1. 17 Learning Open Mandolin Chords: G, C, & D
  2. 18 A & E Open Mandolin Chords
  3. 19 Open Minor Chords on Mandolin
  4. 20 Strumming the G, C, & D Open Chords — you are here
  5. 21 She'll Be Comin' Around The Mountain Up next
  6. 22 Pick & Hand Fundamentals
  7. 23 Intro to Alternate Picking

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Let's learn 3 of the basic "open" chords every picker needs to know: G, C & D! I also give you 4 different strumming patterns so you can learn how to begin playing mandolin rhythm!

Chords Key of G Scales Theory technique

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