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Discuss the Mandolin lesson: Happy Birthday Build-a-Break

https://banjobenclark.com/lessons/happy-birthday-build-a-break-mandolin-beginner

From the basic melody to an advanced serenade, I’ve got you covered on this special day necessity!

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Grrrr :rage::face_with_symbols_over_mouth: No No Not the Happy Birthday Song that brings tears and tantrums to every child who’s siblings blows out their candles before they make a wish.

You make it sound soooo sweet @BanjoBen

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Ben, there’s only one word to tell you about? Genius!:clap::clap:

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Great, beautifully arranged, I’ll work on it! Thanks Ben!

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Amazingly striking version! Very impressive and so sweet sounding.

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What a great variety of ways to play this tune!! I am amazed at what you can do with a simple song Ben, especially one so familiar. HUGE THANKS!!

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happy birthday to you Jesus loves you its true shine for him every day happy birth day to you

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Thanks for posting @Trenchuk

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What is the first double stop note in measure 12. Why did you use three down strokes in a row for the triplet in measure 25?

Howdy! That’s an E on the D string and a C on the low G string.

Because we’re going so slow, it’s easy to use all downs there and gives it a more powerful sound.

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