Simple Mandolin blues in D.

A 12 bar blues in D using simple 2 finger positions.
The Progression is: /D/D/D/D/ G/G/ D/D/ A/A/D/D/

[@GarryKWV]

Thanks! This is great! I’ve got the basics of it, but still trying to catch the added subtleties that you use. Sounds nice…

[@jcurtis30water]

You read my mind !
I'm going to post some more mando blues examples.
Thanks

[@dunnydoors01]

I better get a handle on this. If I ever learn anything. my poor old mandolin, looks lonely.

[@JohnBindon]

+Shane McFee LOL !!!

[@jcurtis30water]

Thanks for the kind words.
I think a lot of subtleties come from the right hand.
As you get better, the improvement your right hand rhythm makes a big difference.
--JC

[@lizkirby8805]

Love your video!!! Would you please help me with the strumming patern that you used. Really new to the mandolin and I can't figure this out thank you

[@jcurtis30water]

The harmony ( 2 notes together) are similar. The rhythm is different from the song.
--JC

[@jcurtis30water]

Which song ? Rock and roll ain't noise pollution?
--JC

[@properjob]

Thanks for sharing this. It is very simple yet extremely useful. I know we can move shapes across and up the fretboard for different keys, but do you have any alternative couplets/progressions that are well-suited to other keys? For example a slightly different blues in C or A or G? Thanks again. pj

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and provide these wonderful lessons. I learn so much and have a lot of fun from your channel.

[@jcurtis30water]

My pleasure Mike. Keep the music going!

[@congerscott6064]

Great lesson and that is one nice mandolin too, really looks and sounds good, i would be proud to own it 👍🇺🇸.

[@jcurtis30water]

Thank you . It is a Gibson F2 from 1922. I feel very lucky to own it!

[@alen91071]

Yesss! Those 3 notes/harmonies in begining are same,arent they?

[@jcurtis30water]

Thanks you.
--JC

[@5150show]

Awesome

[@robvanlingen8063]

What is de tuning of your mandolin ?

[@coupe662]

very cool sounds legit

[@properjob]

I look forward to them. Thanks.
pj

[@mtoscano343]

Thanks!

[@jcurtis30water]

You are most welcome.

[@pefjr]

great sounding F2

[@alen91071]

sounds like acdc

[@windradli1948]

M

[@wishingyouwherehere]

Nice.

[@1337Gameplayer]

Is this Rocky Mountain Way??

[@jcurtis30water]

Hmmmm. Not really.
Rocky Mtn. Way is blues based, so it might sound the same to you.

[@heatmanable]

good stuff dude (-:

[@jcurtis30water]

Thanks

[@windradli1948]

Mm

[@jcurtis30water]

Hmm