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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Precious Memories - Beginner to Intermediate Arrangement Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is for the Gospel tune ‘Precious Memories’ in the key of F.  We’ll be working out of D position and playing a straight-ahead melody.  We’ll use a wide...
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...
Banks of The Ohio - Two Arrangements - Key of G Soundsliced
4 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be taking a look at the popular Old-Time tune “Banks of The Ohio” done in the key of G. I’ve created two arrangements for this song...
Salt Creek - Beginner and Intermediate Arrangements Soundsliced
6 Sections
This lesson is for the Old-Time fiddle tune “Salt Creek” in the key of A. I’ve created two arrangements/variations for this tune. The first arrangement plays a basic melody so...
In the Sweet By and By - Carter Style and Intermediate Flat-Picking Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll be taking a look at the popular gospel tune “In the Sweet By and By” done in the key of G. The first time through I’ve created...
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