Learn a basic Bluegrass solo for Rocky Top on the Mandolin. This one incorporates several elements: melody, measured tremolo, arpeggio, and "blue notes". Make sure to practice your B major scales, and follow the fingerings and pick directions in the mandolin tablature. If you get the hang of the basic arrangement explore the licks. Use the focus feature to listen and practice them repeatedly. Then, when you can play the lick 5-10 times in a row you can try it out in the context of the whole song.
Notice some notes have a ">" sign above it. This is an accent sign. These notes should sound strong. All of the accented notes are melody notes. If we play them strongly the melody will be clearly heard and felt.
You will need to use your pinky for some arpeggios. Practice your B major scale daily at very slow speeds. It will build strength and familiarity with the hand and finger positions needed for songs in this key.
Explore more Rocky Top Mandolin Tabs:
Melody, Melody - 2nd Position - Low Octave, Measured Tremolo & Arpeggio, Arpeggio Étude
