Milkweed Star, Part 1

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“Inverness” comes from fiddler/mandolinist John Mailander, who recorded it on his album Walking Distance. It’s a beautiful, contemplative melody that alternates measures of 6/4 and 4/4. Joe walks you through the second part of “Inverness” in this video.

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Milkweed Star

Milkweed Star, Part 1

Milkweed Star, Part 2

Milkweed Star, Part 3: Melody Play-Along Track

Milkweed Star, Part 4: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Milkweed Star, Part 1

“Milkweed Star” is a beautiful, moody original in the key of G that comes from Joe’s new album Trust and Love. As he teaches the instrumental, Joe shows you how to voice the arpeggiated chords to capitalize on the lovely sonority of ringing open strings on the octave mandolin. In this video, you’ll learn the A part.

“Milkweed Star” Notation/Tab (Available to subscribers)

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