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New River Train - Carter-Style and Intermediate Solos Soundsliced
4 Sections
Here are my arrangements for the old-time tune “New River Train” done in the key of D.  We’ll be working out of ‘C position’ and learning two arrangements.  The first...
Way Downtown - Two Arrangements - Doc Watson Style Soundsliced
4 Sections
This is my arrangement for the tune “Way Downtown” in the key of D. We’ll be learning two arrangements in ‘C position.’ The first time through will be a straight-ahead Carter-Style...
Lonesome Road Blues - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the Bluegrass/Folk song “Lonesome Road Blues” done in the key of G.  I’ve written up two arrangements for this tune.  The first time through...
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...
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...
Blue Ridge Cabin Home - Beginner and Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at learning the classic Bluegrass standard “Blue Ridge Cabin Home” in the key of A. I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. The...
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...
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...
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...
David Rawlings Style Solo and Jam - Advanced Lesson Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the styles and sounds of David Rawlings. I’ve created an original composition that involves two intermediate to advanced solos to...
Down in Dropped D - Intermediate to Advanced Lesson Soundsliced
6 Sections
This lesson entitled ‘Down in Dropped D’ covers a variety of topics and concepts. It’s an original composition in which we’ll be using a ‘dropped D’ in the ‘E string’...
The Colorado Train - Jam-Grass Style Feel - Intermediate Advanced Lesson Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be taking a look at an original composition entitled ‘The Colorado Train’ in the key of G. As the title states, the tune has a ‘Colorado...
Home Sweet Home - Carter Style and Advanced Cross-Picking Soundsliced
5 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll take a look at two arrangements for the classic fiddle tune “Home Sweet Home” in the key of C. The first time through we’ll do a...
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