2007-11-13 16:55:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I played guitar first, then piano, and then mandolin. Every new instrument you learn will be easier than the last! Mandolin is definitely a different beast than guitar, though your fingering and picking skills will help tremendously. If you're like me, you'll find soloing (playing melody) easier on mandolin than guitar, due to its consistent tuning (all fifths - unlike guitar, which is all fourths except for that pesky B string). Chords, however, will be a bit of a stretch for you - literally. Despite the small size of the fretboard, the fact that the strings are tuned in fifths on mando make it necessary to cover a lot of territory when playing chords on all 4 courses (string pairs). It's great fun, though, and a nice change of pace. Go for it, and have fun!
2007-11-17 13:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by jgshurts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your method of guitar playing is not fingerstyle, you will do well on the mandolin. Playing with a straight pick is to your advantage with that instrument--unlike using thumbpick and nails in fingerstyle.
Learning the different chords for a mandolin won't be difficult. What makes a mandolin player good is the rhythm applied with fast leads.
2007-11-14 01:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is really dependent on the person. If you have good hand-eye coordination, it should be easy for you. If not, then you might take a bit longer than others. It is also dependent on how dedicated you are to learning. If you put in say an hour a day, it wont take you long at all. If you are planning to be self taught then you must put in a lot of effort. This is how I learned and it took a lot of dedication and willingness to find the best ways to learn and to figure out where on the internet to look. It is not a hard instrument to play, but it is a hard instrument to play WELL. Anybody can learn the basic chords, but if you want to go into technique and advanced skills, that takes dedication. Hope this helps, and good luck to you!
2016-04-04 00:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mandolin is tuned like a violin. and the fingering is the same. Of course if you haven't played either one before it will take a bit of concentration to get efficient. Treble clef. and fun to play.
2007-11-13 17:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by garden witch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mandolin should not be that big of a stretch
2007-11-13 16:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-13 17:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy...chords are different from the guitar...but easier to play....at least I think so.
2007-11-13 16:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by HarleyD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mmm...ask Bruce Hornsby. I'd like to know, too.
2007-11-13 16:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that hard....you understand fingering and you can read sheet music (I assume) so it should be easy.
2007-11-13 16:59:56 · answer #9 · answered by Helen Scott 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piece of cake with your current skills. Go for it...
2007-11-13 16:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋