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Discuss the Mandolin lesson: Exploring Backup- Ballads in G

https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/exploring-backup-ballads-in-g-mandolin

First we’ll take three pick patterns and learn to play them over the standard chords in the key of G. Then, we’ll add scale licks between them in a mock progression to practice making pretty noise with our mandolin.

Hi Ben, I know this is an older lesson but I’ve been exploring rhythm and backup more lately and thought I’d go thru these since you just posted the lesson in E this week. Anyway, these rolls make me think about getting some finger picks for the mando…and I don’t care what the haters would say about that. I’ve seen a few fingerstyle things on mando…I’d be a pioneer…oh wait, they’re the ones with the arrows in their backs…ha! :cowboy_hat_face:

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hahaha, I won’t fling any arrows your way! Actually a good friend of mine who plays dobro/steel/banjo for Rascal Flatts plays some KILLER mando with finger picks!

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