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B Major Mandolin Tabs

Exercises

B Major Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #exercise, #major key

Learn the basic B major scale on the mandolin in two octaves. You will learn to play the scales ascending and descending. Follow the suggested fingerings in the mandolin tablatures. Start with the basic major scale. Try to hold down the fretted notes as long as possible. This will build strength, coordination, and help you get a smooth and clean sound. You can then try the low octave scale, or the alternate fingering of the low octave. It has a bit more challenge, and demands more of the fret hand.


After getting a hang of the fret hand fingerings for the scales you can then try out the basic workouts. These incorporate alternate picking. Take these very slowly at first. Don't sacrifice accuracy for speed.


The notes in the key of B major are B C# D# E F# G# and A#. It's not necessary for you to know this in most instances but learning a bit of music theory now and then can be a good thing.

Learn how to play B Major on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin B Major Scale

    Scale

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      B
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here is the basic B major scale for mandolin. It can be a bit of a challenge, but just take it one note at a time. Follow the suggested fingerings in the mandolin tablature. Don't i...

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  • Mandolin B Major Scale - Low Octave

    Scale - Low Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      B
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here is the basic B major scale for mandolin, on the low pitched strings. It can be a bit of a challenge, but just take it one note at a time. Follow the suggested fingerings in the...

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  • Mandolin B Major Scale - Low Octave - Alternate Fingering

    Scale - Low Octave - Alternate Fingering

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      B
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here is a different way to play the B major scale for mandolin. Follow the suggested fingerings in the mandolin tablature. Don't incorporate timing until you are very familiar and c...

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  • Mandolin B Major Basic Workout

    Basic Workout

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      B
    • Tempo
      25 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here is a basic B Major scale workout for the mandolin. If you can produce clear notes when playing the basic scale - ascending, descending, and in time - then this is your next ste...

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  • Mandolin B Major Basic Workout - Low Octave

    Basic Workout - Low Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      B
    • Tempo
      25 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here is a lower octave B Major scale workout for the mandolin. If you can produce clear notes when playing the basic scale - ascending, descending, and in time - then this is your n...

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