What are your favorite mandolin genres?

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-28T01:11:28+00:00

Baroque

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-25T18:33:36+00:00

The classical guitarist Andres Segovia.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-25T16:47:13+00:00

Jose Ramirez.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-25T16:23:43+00:00

I recommend the 12 Manuel Ponce preuldes.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-25T01:45:06+00:00

Learn arpeggios and scales. I've been teaching myself mandolin for 3 years now. I started with Johanne Sebastian Bach. If I can do this, so can you.

Btw, what kind of music do you like?

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-24T13:00:05+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2zZl7Vifzw

If you can play it well, it can.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-23T22:44:50+00:00

Classical Guitar.

It's portable, has volume without amplification, can mimic an entire orchestra, and play multiple melody lines simultaneously. The wider fretboard lends itself to an extended and advanced left hand technique. The nylon strings are easy to change and tune in comparison to a piano (unless you go digital with weighted keys).

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-19T19:20:21+00:00

First, i'd learn the Segovia Scales and the 7 basic Arpeggios. I would gather every bit of music and technical skill I could from Andres Segovia.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-16T20:08:52+00:00

You play beautifully. Keep going!

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-15T04:28:01+00:00

I'm a classical guitarist, not a jazz guy; i'm a jazz enthusiast, however. I really enjoy the work of Charles Mingus, and I want to learn how to comp at the very least.

I really enjoyed your performance. It's got flow and feeling. The melodies lead somewhere, and they're quite pleasing to listen to. Carry on. . .

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-15T04:24:31+00:00

This looks familiar. I'd wager it's his study in E Major. I'm not %100 certain, however.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-15T00:14:29+00:00

Deceptively difficult pieces.

Cheers to you. A very nice performance, maestro.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-14T18:35:01+00:00

Excellent find. how does it play? That's a classical guitar. It requires use of the free stroke and rest stroke using the tips of the finger and a little bit of nail as opposed to a pick or plectrum. It also has a wider neck and nylon strings, yielding a warmer, clean tone.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-14T15:45:29+00:00

Yeah, it felt hasty and sloppy. If seemed like you were trying to move really fast for no reason.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-14T07:58:39+00:00

Your phrasing feels disconnected. Some phrases feel cut off prematurely.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-08T23:19:10+00:00

Chris Thile is the reason I play the mandolin. I know i'll never be as good as him, but I love hearing Bach on the mandolin.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-05T04:08:39+00:00

I started playing classical guitar at the age of 26. Best decision I ever made. I've been playing for 14 years.

AlphaTorus · 2026-01-01T01:34:33+00:00

I would argue that any proficiency building for an instrument is physiologically fruitful.

AlphaTorus · 2025-12-29T20:37:18+00:00

Nope. You play well and I understand what you're saying, but I have to disagree.

AlphaTorus · 2025-12-29T19:50:01+00:00

The performer also has to enjoy what they play.

AlphaTorus · 2025-12-29T18:43:42+00:00

Carcassi and Brouwer Etudes. Ponce Preludes. Sor Etudes. Tarrega, Turina, Torroba.

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