I think I waste a lot of time practicing things I can already play or come easily to me, when I should be practicing the things I find hardest of all. Try this, if you need some practice with sliding (I know I do) - be sure to listen carefully to the Dan Tyminski CD this comes from to get the slides correct.
Carry Me Across The Mountain, in G:
I believe Adam Steffey is the mandolin player on that track. Here's me playing it, in case that helps:
I'm a student and player of bluegrass mandolin, and pick regularly around the Atlanta area. I started playing mandolin in 2002. This blog is to share my ideas and discoveries with anyone who's in a similar position. I live in Decatur, Georgia, USA.