John McGann's Rhythm Mandolin

John McGann

From Bluegrass to Celtic to Swing

  Rhythm is at the core of making good music and is 90% of what you do when you play with other musicians. This download will introduce you to the broad range of rhythmic approaches available to mandolin players from the chop of bluegrass to the textural weave of Celtic music to the joy of swing comping. Topics include: The basic ... Read More

John McGann's Sound Fundamentals

John McGann

Touch, Tone and Technique for Mandolin

Musicians who are known for having great tone and technique understand that a thorough command of each individual component allows them to produce a large pallet of tones in the most comfortable and efficient manner. Learn the secrets to improving your own touch, tone and technique from one of the world’s finest mandolinists. Topics include: Getting comfortable, pick choice and ... Read More

John McGann's Sound Fundamentals + Rhythm Mandolin

John McGann

Two-Download Set

John McGann’s Sound Fundamentals: Touch, Tone & Technique for Mandolin All Levels - Includes PDF File of Music Transcriptions Musicians who are known for having great tone and technique understand that a thorough command of each individual component allows them to produce a large pallet of tones in the most comfortable and efficient manner. Learn the secrets to improving your ... Read More

Rhythm Tune-Up

John McGann
Playing with good time is fundamental to making good music, yet this critical aspect of musicianship is often ignored. John McGann shows you how to understand the basics of rhythm, use the metronome to perfect your skills, and put it all together to play with great time and feel at any tempo. This lesson covers: • Metronome Basics • Playing ... Read More