C Major - 2nd Position Mandolin Tabs

Exercises

C Major - 2nd Position Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Start on the Scale exercise. Memorize the fret hand fingerings. These will be used on all the exercises. The Alternate Picking exercise shows you how the proper pick direction when applying a steady stream of 16th notes. To get some new perspective on the C major scale and develop a new level of dexterity, check out the other exercises as well.

Learn how to play C Major - 2nd Position on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

Scales
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  60 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
Learn the Basic C major scale and fingering for 2nd position.
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Alternate Picking
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  30 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
Learn the basic picking pattern for applying constant 16th notes and alternate picking to the C major scale.
Learn
Patterns of 2
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  30 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
Scale patterns of 2 using standard fingering for C major scale. If you don't know the common fingering, refer back to the Scales tablature.
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Patterns of 4
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  30 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
4 note scale patterns make for a great study and workout!
Learn
3rds
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  30 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
Learning to skip around the major scale by playing intervals known as thirds, can really help you understand the scale pattern better. It can also help you unlock some new sounds and...
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Diatonic Modes
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  30 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
Diatonic modes allow you to get new flavors and moods out of the same key(C Major in this case) simply by having a starting and ending on a note other than the tonic, or starting not...
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Practicing Tips

Master the 'C Major - 2nd Position' with our comprehensive learning resource designed for intermediate players. This course features bluegrass mandolin tablatures in a variety of styles including Scales, Alternate Picking, Patterns of 2, Patterns of 4, 3rds, and Diatonic Modes. The tabs are highlighted with keywords such as Scales, Exercises, and Workouts for easy understanding and guidance.

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Our Arrange slider makes customizing the song difficulty a breeze. Slide it to the left for a simplified version with fewer notes. Slide it to the right, and the song will be filled with additional notes, giving you a more elaborate version of the same tune. This freedom to personalize your learning experience gives you control over your progress.

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