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Been All Around This World - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is for the tune ‘Been All Around This World’ in the key of C. I’ve created two arrangements for this song. The first time through is a beginner...
Under The Double Eagle - Beginner Carter-Style Soundsliced
4 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Under The Double Eagle’ in the key of G.  This tune has been long requested so I’ve finally created an arrangement...
By The Mark - Beginner Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the Gospel tune ‘By The Mark’ in the key of C.  I’ve created a straight-ahead beginner arrangement done in the Carter Style so you’ll...
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...
Learn an Easy Melody and Chord Shapes Across the Fretboard Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at learning a basic melody in the key of C that will be great for the beginner. In the second arrangement, we’ll learn...
I'll Fly Away - Carter Style and Advanced Soundsliced
6 Sections
Here are my arrangements for the popular Gospel and Bluegrass tune “I’ll Fly Away” in the key of D.  We’ll be working out of ‘C position’ with the capo on...
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...
Red River Valley - 2 Arrangements Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is my arrangement for the tune “Red River Valley” in the key of C.  I’ve created two arrangements for this piece.  The first one is done in the Carter Style and...
Bluesy and Jazzy Ragtime Piece - Solo and Rhythm Lesson Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this week’s featured lesson we’ll be taking a look at an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Bluesy and Jazzy Ragtime Peice’ in the key of C. The melody consists of...
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...
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...
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...
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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