Mandocello Video Lessons
Subject: Introduction to Mandola Video
Hello Folkwood:
I would like to know if your video "Introduction to Mandola" by Mickey Cochran would be suitable to learn to play the mandocello. Or would it be better to get an instructional video for the mandolin? I am a complete beginner on this instrument. Thanks for your advice.
Carol Myers
Greetings Carol,
Yes, this video will assist you with the mandocello...they're both tuned the same at C G D A...only the mandola is one octave lower than the mandocello...therefore, the notes and fretting are the same...the picking hand remains the same...the positioning, such as proper right and left hand positions, remains the same, etc. The only difference would be the choice of fingers for the fretted notes...due to the longer scale length of the mandocello, you're going to find yourself using your fretting hand's little finger for many of the notes that you can reach with the third finger on the mandola...the "Introduction to Mandola" video is beginning level and would undoubtedly be a great help for the stark beginner on the mandocello...let me know how else I might assist...I'd be glad to assist you personally with your mandocello journey...Mickey
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