Technique 1 - Proper Pick Direction

This is Lesson 1 in a 12-part series on Proper Mandolin Technique. In this first lesson, we’ll cover the theory and practical application of Proper Pick Direction — one of the most important techniques for any mandolin player, regardless of style or level. We’ll begin with the underlying concepts, then work through a series of simple, focused exercises to help you apply the core principle: “Down on the beat, up off the beat.”

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