The Smoothie Song, Part 2

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Learn to transfer what you know on the mandolin to its bigger cousin and how to exploit the octave mandolin’s potential for more complex, guitar-oriented accompaniment styles. For intermediate mandolin, fiddle, or guitar players with a basic knowledge of their instrument.

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“Inverness” comes from fiddler/mandolinist John Mailander, who recorded it on his album Walking Distance. It’s a beautiful, contemplative melody that alternates measures of 6/4 and 4/4. Joe walks you through the second part of “Inverness” in this video.

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The Smoothie Song

The Smoothie Song, Part 1

The Smoothie Song, Part 2

The Smoothie Song, Part 3: Play-Along Track

The Smoothie Song, Part 2

Joe walks you through the second part of “The Smoothie Song” in this video.

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