Bruce Bernhart Mandolin Webpages
In Minnesota, Bruce Bernhart has been a mandolin player/enthusiast since the mid-1980's
Mandolin Scales
Lesson #6- Scales, Meter, 5ths.
Bruce Bernhart Mandolin Websites
The Bruce Bernhart Mandolin Webpages explore the history of the mandolin, buying and building mandolins, basic chord structures,
the different styles of playing, song tabs, the various makes and models of
mandolins available on the market, and the "best of the web" on topics of interest to mandolin enthusiasts
Look for additional Bruce Bernhart mandolin articles to come!
Arab Bounce- Dennis Ladd (mandolincafe.com)
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Be sure to visit the other Bruce Bernhart Mandolin Websites:
Bruce Bernhart mandolin rock tabs
Bruce Bernhart on buying and setting up your new mandolin
Bruce Bernhart mandolin lessons- tuning
Bruce Bernhart mandolin lessons- chord patterns
Bruce Bernhart on mandolin history and basic chord structuresBruce Bernhart on string and saddle adjustment
Bruce Bernhart more tuning tips and whole/half steps
Bruce Bernhart on more chord patterns
Bruce Bernhart on the mandolin family
Bruce Bernhart on mandolin bluegrass chords and patterns
Bruce Bernhart on temperature considerations
Bruce Bernhart lessson on mandolin flats and sharps
Bruce Bernhart lesson on scales, circle of 5ths and meter
Bruce Bernhart on triads, gears
Bruce Bernhart mandolin chord diagrams
Bruce Bernhart on modern emergence of the mandolin
Bruce Bernhart on simple chords
Bruce Bernhart on whole and half-note steps on the mandolin
Bruce Bernhart mandolin practice excercises
Bruce Bernhart on playing waltzes
Bruce Bernhart on majors, minors and sevenths
THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE BRUCE BERNHART MANDOLIN WEBSITES!
Also, check out the Bruce Bernhart RV Websites and Blogs:
The care and feeding of your RV battery
The sport of "geocaching" and RV refrigeration basics
The basics of RV power inversion
Advanced discussion on power inversion
Tips on buying a house battery and cold weather maintenance
Buying the right generator for your RV and portable power
RV television reception options
Care and maintenance of the RV air conditioner
RV long-term supplies and weight considerations
RV Insurance- Road protection and bodily injury coverage
