Mandolin Basics: Pick Hand
beginner mandolin
This lesson is for members
Pick hand technique is crucial to get going early on the mandolin!
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Wes Pittman ·
Ben, this one finally made the timing click for me. Been fighting it for a month. Thank you.
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Karen Doyle ·
I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.
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Rita Alvarez ·
That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.
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Hollis Barnett ·
I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.
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Ben Clark Instructor ·
Great question. That's a slide going into the B part — I play it as a slide but a hammer-on works fine if that's cleaner for you. Do what sounds right.
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MandoMary ·
Welcome aboard — you picked a good one to start on.
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Patty Lindstrom ·
Not just you. I still count this one out loud and I've been at it four years.