Free Irish Mandolin Lesson for Absolute Beginners! Learn how to hold and tune the instrument with this introductory tutorial. Paddy Cummins will get you started on the right foot! [ Staff notation, ABC’s, MP3’s and more lessons from Paddy are available at: http://www.oaim.ie/course/42/mandolin-basics ] | Online Academy of Irish Music

So you want to play the mandolin? Good, let's get started right here! This first lesson will be all about sitting correctly and having good posture. Then we'll talk about the pick & fret hand, and cover how to install a strap. This full course is over 30-minutes & available to Gold Pick members on the site...link in the comments! #mandolinplayer #mandolin #learntoplay | Banjo Ben