Mandolin

The mandolin has a unique sound made possible by it’s high register and doubled strings. Having 8 strings, but played as it if as 4, each note you play is doubled giving a similar sound to a 12-string guitar. Most commonly known for its use in Bluegrass, it’s also popular in Country, Jazz and even American Classic Rock. The mandolin typically bounces back and forth between a rhythm role supporting the drummer and bassist with “chop” chords in Bluegrass to lead licks featured in “Maggie May”.