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Reuben's Train - Beginner and Advanced Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be learning the classic Old-Time tune ‘Reuben’s Train’ in the key of D.  Since the verse and chorus have virtually the same melody and...
East Virginia Blues - Carter Style and Intermediate Flatpicking Soundsliced
4 Sections
Here are my arrangements for the old-time tune “East Virginia Blues” in the key of E.  We’ll be working out of ‘C position’ and the first time through is a...
Summertime Waltz - Easy and Enjoyable Guitar Solo Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this guitar lesson, we’ll be learning to play a simple and enjoyable guitar solo in the key of C. It’s an original composition entitled ‘Summertime Waltz.’ The melody will...
Cripple Creek - Two Arrangements and Variations
4 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be taking a look at the classic Old-Time Fiddle tune ‘Cripple Creek’ in the key of A.  I’ve created two arrangements for this lesson,...
Soulful Folk Solos in C - Three Short Arrangements Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Soulful Folks Solos in C.’  We’ll be learning a rather simple and short (only 8 bars long) melody in which we’ll learn...
Freight Train - Carter-Style and Flatpicking Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This lesson is for the classic tune ‘Freight Train’ done in the key of C. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. The first time through we’ll learn a basic...
Call and Response Using Two Chords - Study Piece in G Soundsliced
6 Sections
This lesson includes – – PDF Tabs and Notation – Over 40 Minutes of up-close video – 2 Speeds of Practice Tracks at 45 and 55 BPM (With and without...
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Beginner to Intermediate Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the classic Gospel tune ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ in the key of G.  I’ve created an ‘advanced-beginner to intermediate’ arrangement for both the verse and chorus. ...
Midnight on The Stormy Deep - Two Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be learning two intermediate arrangements for the classic Bluegrass and Old-Time tune ‘Midnight on The Stormy Deep’ in the key of D. The first time through...
Brandi Wine - Three Arrangements - G-Major Study Piece Soundsliced
7 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Brandi Wine’ in the key of G.  This is a study piece for using two very common G-Major scale patterns. ...
Long Black Veil - Carter Style and Intermediate Solo Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson I’ve created two arrangements for the old folk tune ‘Long Black Veil’ in the key of G. The first time through we’ll work on a...
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Advanced Beginner - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
Here’s an ‘Advanced-Beginner’ lesson for the Christmas tune ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ in the key of Em. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. This lesson includes: – PDF...
Keep on the Sunny Side - Carter Style Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is a lesson for ‘Keep on The Sunny Side’ in the key of C and is played in the Carter Style. This is a great lesson for those of you...
I am a Pilgrim - Beginner and Advanced Soundsliced
4 Sections
This is a guitar lesson for the Bluegrass-Gospel standard ‘I am a Pilgrim’ in the key of G. I’ve created two arrangements for this song. The first time through is...
Using the Flatted 3rd Doc Watson Style - Intermediate Lesson
3 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be learning all about how to use the flatted 3rd within our playing. I’ve created a simple chord progression in which we’ll examine how to use...
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