Octave Mandolin: Advanced Studies
Bb Scale Exercises & Studies
Low Octave
Lesson 16

by Mickey Cochran

UPDATED 05/15/07


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Your First Scale Studies (Key of Bb)

Following are studies in the Key of Bb...these can be fairly advanced...so take your time in your efforts to learn these patterns. With these scale studies, you will be developing both your left and right hand dexterity. You will become far more proficient at learning new material or taking on any musical setting challenge.

Notes: On octave mandolin, be careful to use a comfortable fingering...

1st Fret = First Finger
3rd Fret = Second Finger
5th Fret = Fourth Finger


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