First 50 Songs You Should Play On Mandolin | A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners

Are you a beginner mandolin player looking to expand your repertoire? Look no further! This article will provide you with a comprehensive list of the first 50 songs you should learn to play, complete with helpful tips and advice.

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Mandolin

by Fred Sokolow

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Essential Tips for Beginners

Before we dive into the song list, let's go over a few essential tips for beginner mandolin players:

• Start with open chords. Open chords are chords that can be played with all of the strings open. These are the easiest chords to learn, and they will help you build a solid foundation.
• Use a metronome. A metronome will help you keep a steady beat and improve your timing. This is especially important for playing mandolin, as it is a rhythm instrument.
• Practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you will become. Try to set aside a specific time each day to practice, even if it's just for 15 minutes.

The First 50 Songs

Now, let's get to the songs! This list is organized by difficulty, from easiest to hardest. As you progress, you can move on to more challenging songs.

Beginner Songs (1-10)

1. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
2. Mary Had a Little Lamb
3. Amazing Grace
4. You Are My Sunshine
5. Skip to My Lou
6. Home on the Range
7. Shenandoah
8. Will the Circle Be Unbroken
9. Wagon Wheel
10. Rocky Top

Intermediate Songs (11-25)

1. Foggy Mountain Breakdown
2. Cripple Creek
3. Shady Grove
4. Salt Creek
5. Down in the Valley
6. Billy in the Low Ground
7. Wildwood Flower
8. Man of Constant Sorrow
9. I'll Fly Away
10. Uncloudy Day
11. The Girl I Left Behind Me
12. Whiskey Before Breakfast
13. Sally Goodin
14. Arkansas Traveler
15. Old Joe Clark

Advanced Songs (26-50)

1. Ashokan Farewell
2. Angeline the Baker
3. Blackberry Blossom
4. Cotton-Eyed Joe
5. Devil's Dream
6. Fisherman's Hornpipe
7. Green Fields of America
8. Harvest Moon
9. House of the Rising Sun
10. Keep on the Sunny Side
11. Little Sadie
12. Lonesome Road Blues
13. Mississippi Sawyer
14. Nine Pound Hammer
15. Old Time Religion

There you have it! The first 50 songs you should play on mandolin. Of course, this is just a starting point. There are many other great songs out there to learn. The best way to find new songs to play is to listen to different types of music and see what appeals to you. You can also find sheet music and tablature online or in music stores.

With practice, you will be playing your favorite songs on mandolin in no time. So what are you waiting for? Pick up your mandolin and start learning today!

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Mandolin

by Fred Sokolow

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20225 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	112 pages

FREE