Tim May Mandolin Solos Part 2

This is the second of a two-part video lesson where Tim May teaches you how to develop creative solos on the mandolin. In this video he talks about using straight scale and folded scale patterns drawing from six different scales: major scale, major pentatonic scale, major blues scale, minor pentatonic scale, minor blues scale, and the mixolydian scale. He also discusses the use of dynamics, phrasing, and note articulation. 0:06 Using Scales 1:36 Understanding Straight and Folded Scales 2:53 Straight Major Scale 3:54 Major Pentatonic Scale 5:18 Major Blues Scale 6:46 Minor Pentatonic Scale 8:04 Minor Blues Scale 9:44 Mixolydian Scale 10:52 Wrapping Up Scale Choices for Fills 11:35 Dynamic Picking 13:21 Phrasing 16:19 Articulation 18:26 Singing Your Solo 20:51 Wrapping Up

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