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Hey folks, I've really been having a blast with my new Belmuse Wildwood 4. I love the neck-thru design, lots of sustain compared to the bolt neck 5 string I built myself.

Anyway, here is a video...

Hey folks! I know it's been a while since I've posted here, but wanted to share a video we just released over at Mandolin Secrets.

I recently had the chance to interview legendary instructor and...

Classic video!!! Also, I'm sure some of you guys have noticed my absence in the last few weeks. I've been preparing for a move and had to rip the studio up to show the house, so no more videos for a...

Here is another one man jam (boy I can't wait to pick with my band again...) on Fisher's Hornpipe. Hope y'all are staying safe and warm out there!


https://youtu.be/TCmL0X6OCMc

What he said!!! This was definitely my avenue into jazz. Much easier to bridge the gap from BG to swing/jazz when you pick tunes with similar and/or simple chord structures. You can always build upon...

After a few weeks off, I'm back with the FINAL electric mandolin transcription from the Merle Haggard 1971 House Party tapes. Here is a hot break on "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

Hope you enjoy!...

Had some fun messing around with Big Sciota in the studio today (skip to 1:01 for the performance). Thanks for watching!


https://youtu.be/3Jm7ftgkGrQ

Here is a little impromptu solo crosspicking on the classic "Angeline the Baker."


https://youtu.be/nN8TjJVHUSY

Thanks for watching!

Aaron Weinstein's "3x3" album has been on constant rotation for me the last month. Mostly him tearing it up on fiddle, but a handful of mandolin tracks that will have you scrambling to get back to...

As promised, here is a stripped down version of the melody to Steel Guitar Rag. Enjoy!


https://youtu.be/cLVdBXMXQ1k

I'm baaaaack...

Here is a hot break on Steel Guitar Rag from the now-infamous Merle Haggard Bday Tapes! Hope you folks enjoy :)


https://youtu.be/ekRCzQgZy0o

Happy Tiny Moore Tuesday y'all! This week's video is a special edition hosted over at the Mandolin Secrets YouTube page. We just released a series of 4 videos in Mandolin Secrets Academy and this is...

Sorry for the delay here gang, but here is this weeks transcription of Tiny's solo on "Sitting on Top of the World." This one was taken from the Merle Haggard Birthday Tapes, which all of you should...

This one comes from the infamous 1971 Merle Haggard birthday party tapes with Tiny and many of the original Texas Playboys. Head to hayesgriffin.com for the TAB and happy pickin' y'all!

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As promised, here is Tiny's break on Panhandle Rag from the Vance Terry/Billy Jack radio spot:


https://youtu.be/NvEEMr-yhJo

I've also attached the TAB directly to this post because I'm having...

It's time for some Panhandle Rag y'all! This is a simple arrangement of the tune for eMando, but next week I'll be demonstrating a really hot solo from the 15 min Billie Jack Wills show I reference...

Thanks for watching John! Glad you enjoy this one. The phase shifter is fun, but I also find that these licks very applicable in a "clean" setting :D

Alright folks, I finally got this one in good enough shape to share with you!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S8LmBFlz7Y

As always, head to my website for the TAB/sheet music!

Hey there crew! In the interest of doing my next Tiny selection the justice it deserves, I'm holding off posting until next week. To whet your appetite though, you can find next week's solo in this...

A day late, but not a dollar short!


https://youtu.be/tvliSJs-4RI

That Jerry Coker book has been a solid source of inspiration for over a decade. Great recommendation!

Also, my cassette player works just fine, I'd be happy to take those Statman tapes off your...

Here's Tiny's 2nd solo to "There's Going to Be a Party." Don't forget to head to hayesgriffin.com for the TAB/sheet music!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OJBAHdyRsY

It's so great to hear from you Joe, long time no see.

Thanks for all the kind words and glad you enjoy the series. I'll be rocking Tiny Moore Tuesday as long as my finger still function...

Here's this week's transcription folks:


https://youtu.be/-XfQR_2zsAs

TAB/Sheet Music: https://www.hayesgriffin.com/theres-going-to-be-a-party/

I covered Tiny's first solo in this video,...

Great stuff Roland! I'm a fan of these voicings myself, super versatile.