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Wreck of Old 97- Melodic Improvisation

beginner mandolin

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Step 3 of 7 in Americana (Basic)— Mandolin

  1. 1 She'll Be Comin' Around The Mountain
  2. 2 Happy Birthday Build-a-Break
  3. 3 Wreck of Old 97- Melodic Improvisation — you are here
  4. 4 You Are My Sunshine Up next
  5. 5 Buffalo Gals Build-a-Break
  6. 6 Wildwood Flower

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This is my groundbreaking system for teaching improvisation on the mandolin. We start with the basic essential melody of this tune in G, then add linear scale notes, then randomize the scale notes to create licks and new ideas!

Improvisation Key of G Scales Theory technique

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