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Mandolin tablatures for C Major - 2nd Position

Exercises

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #scales, #exercises, #workouts

Start on the Scale exercise. Memorize the fret hand fingerings. These will be used on all the exercises. The Alternate Picking exercise shows you how the proper pick direction when applying a steady stream of 16th notes. To get some new perspective on the C major scale and develop a new level of dexterity, check out the other exercises as well.

  • Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Scales

    Scales

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

    Learn the Basic C major scale and fingering for 2nd position.

    Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Scales
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  • Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Alternate Picking

    Alternate Picking

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      30 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Learn the basic picking pattern for applying constant 16th notes and alternate picking to the C major scale.

    Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Alternate Picking
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  • Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Patterns of 2

    Patterns of 2

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      30 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Scale patterns of 2 using standard fingering for C major scale. If you don't know the common fingering, refer back to the Scales tablature.

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  • Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Patterns of 4

    Patterns of 4

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      30 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    4 note scale patterns make for a great study and workout!

    Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Patterns of 4
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  • Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position 3rds

    3rds

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      30 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Learning to skip around the major scale by playing intervals known as thirds, can really help you understand the scale pattern better. It can also help you unlock some new sounds and...

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  • Mandolin C Major - 2nd Position Diatonic Modes

    Diatonic Modes

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      30 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Diatonic modes allow you to get new flavors and moods out of the same key(C Major in this case) simply by having a starting and ending on a note other than the tonic, or starting not...

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Practicing Tips

Master the 'C Major - 2nd Position' with our comprehensive learning resource designed for intermediate players. This course features bluegrass mandolin tablatures in a variety of styles including Scales, Alternate Picking, Patterns of 2, Patterns of 4, 3rds, and Diatonic Modes. The tabs are highlighted with keywords such as Scales, Exercises, and Workouts for easy understanding and guidance.


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