[USGold]

Anybody ever played one--? Whats the sound like , I think they look very cool and would like to have an oppurtunity to try one out some day, on a side subject---someone please tell me in simple terms whats the basic tuning and fingering for mandolins?




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[Rockerbob]

it looks cool, but I have not seen one in person.

[D-Dawn]

Originally Posted by USGold

someone please tell me in simple terms whats the basic tuning and fingering for mandolins?

Try here http://www.folkofthewood.com/page5296.htm

Tuning should be EADG

The pair closest to your knee is the first string and it should be tuned to E. The second should be tuned to A, the third to D, and the fourth to G

[allthumbs]

Originally Posted by D-Dawn

Try here http://www.folkofthewood.com/page5296.htm

Tuning should be EADG

The pair closest to your knee is the first string and it should be tuned to E. The second should be tuned to A, the third to D, and the fourth to G

Hmm. Same as a baritone uke in tuning.

[Sano]

[/quote]Tuning should be EADG

The pair closest to your knee is the first string and it should be tuned to E. The second should be tuned to A, the third to D, and the fourth to G[/quote]

Think of your guitar's top 4 strings being reversed. Once you've got your head round that the chords are a cinch.
Iain

[USGold]

Hey thats cool---I can see where a brand new player might get confused by this--but to anybody with some guitar experience-should see this as easier than guitar- thanks everyone!