Octave Mandolin Lessons: Beginning Melody
"Eighth of January" Key of D

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Notes: Fiddle tunes are a great way to gain facility on your mandolin...and, learning how to play them in different keys will assist you in familiarizing yourself with the fingerboard. Notice the repeat signs (the symbols with the double bars and two dots)...this means you go back to the other two dots and repeat the passage. Upon repeating once, then you'll continue on through the piece. Most fiddle tunes have an AABB structure...and, you'll notice that the repeat dots separate these two parts.

Attempt to keep a down and up motion going with the flatpick...to ensure a solid rhythm. The pick strokes establish the rhythm.

2nd Fret = First Finger
3rd Fret = Second Finger
5th Fret = Little Finger

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