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Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #exercises, #technique workout, #scales

This Mandolin lesson teaches a G Major Scale Workout using three different exercises: Two Octave Scale, 3rds Pattern, and Scale Pattern #1. It is designed to help mandolin players improve their knowledge and speed in executing the G Major Scale. The lesson covers the fundamentals of the G Major Scale.

  • Mandolin G Major Scale Workout Two Octave Scale

    Two Octave Scale

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This is a two octave G major scale out of first position.

    Mandolin G Major Scale Workout Two Octave Scale
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  • Mandolin G Major Scale Workout Scale Pattern #1

    Scale Pattern #1

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This pattern is what we like to call the '1231 2342' pattern, which refers to the scale degrees. Listen to this scale a few times to get it in your head, then play along with the tab...

    Mandolin G Major Scale Workout Scale Pattern #1
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  • Mandolin G Major Scale Workout 3rds Pattern

    3rds Pattern

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This pattern's scale degrees look like this - 13 24 35, etc. You start by going up a third and then you go down a 2nd and it continues in this fashion. Just like the 12312342 pattern...

    Mandolin G Major Scale Workout 3rds Pattern
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Practicing Tips

If you're a beginner bluegrass mandolin player, this 'G Major Scale Workout' is perfect for you. This lesson provides two Octave Scale, Scale Pattern #1, 3rds Pattern Styles in an easy-to-understand tablature format. The main focus here is on practical exercises and technique workout which are essential to master any scale.


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A few general tips while learning this scale workout - always start slow, focus on rhythm, and gradually increase your pace. Practice daily, and remember, perfection comes with repetition.