Tunefox
The Clever Way to Learn & Practice Bluegrass Music
Here is the A minor scale for mandolin on the A and E strings. The notes are A B C D E F G. Pay close attention to the sound. It is not a happy one! Minor scales and chords typically have a "sad" sound. Being able to identify that sound in songs you hear is a step towards learning by ear.
Make sure to place fingertips close to the back of the frets. This will ensure you get a clear note with the least amount of effort. Don't use the player when first learning this. In the beginning, fret the note, pick the string and let it ring. Don't move to the next scale note until one stops ringing. Maintain finger pressure to see how long you can get it to ring for.
After you get comfortable with the scale notes and making them clearly you can begin to play along in time with the Tunefox player slowly.
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