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Good Ol' Mountain Dew - 2 Arrangements - Beginning and Advanced Soundsliced
4 Sections
Here’s my arrangement of the traditional tune “Good Ol’ Mountain Dew” in the key of G. This classic bluegrass favorite was one of the first songs I learned when I...
Saint Anne's Reel - Two Variations in C Position Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Saint Anne’s Reel’ and we’ll work out of ‘C position.’  I’ve created two variations on the melody. This lesson sits at the intermediate...
Liberty - Two Variations Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the Old-time Fiddle tune ‘Liberty’ in the key of D. We’ll be working out of the ‘C position’ and learning two variations of the melody. These...
Shady Grove - Billy Strings-Style - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
5 Sections
This featured lesson is for the tune Shady Grove in the key of D-minor. I’ve created two arrangements that sit at the intermediate to advanced level. These arrangements are done...
In Tall Buildings - Beginner to Intermediate - Solo and Rhythm Soundsliced
4 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the John Hartford tune ‘In Tall Buildings’ in the key of D. This is a wonderful song with a beautiful melody. I’ve created a...
Lonesome Fiddle Blues - Intermediate Solo Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is for the tune ‘Lonesome Fiddle Blues’ in the key of D-minor. I’ve created an intermediate and straight-ahead solo for this song. Have a listen below! This lesson...
Wayfaring Stranger - Intermediate to Advanced Soundsliced
3 Sections
This is an intermediate to advanced lesson for the tune “Wayfaring Stranger” in the key of Am.  The arrangement will involve lots of hammer-ons, pull-offs, and cross-picking. We’ll stay in...
Brown's Ferry Blues - Doc Watson Style - Two Arrangements Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson is for the tune ‘Brown’s Ferry Blues’ in the key of G. This is an intermediate to advanced lesson that involves learning to play in the style of...
June Apple - Two Variations Soundsliced
5 Sections
This guitar lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘June Apple’ in the key of A. We’ll be working out of G position and learning a Doc Watson-style solo. I’ve transcribed...
Steam Powered Aereoplane - Two Arrangements - Intermediate to Advanced Soundsliced
6 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the John Hartford tune ‘Steam Powered Aereoplane’ in the key of G. I’ve created two arrangements for both the verse and chorus of this...
Big Sandy River - Two Variations Soundsliced
4 Sections
This lesson comes with – PDF tabs and Notation Over 20 minutes of video Three speeds of audio tracks at 160, 180, and 200 BPM (with and without lead) Broken...
Old Grimes - Intermediate Arrangement Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is for the fiddle tune ‘Old Grimes’ in the key of D. We’ll be working out of D position and learning a straight-ahead intermediate arrangement of this tune....
Man of Constant Sorrow - Beginner and Intermediate Solos Soundsliced
4 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the song “Man of Constant Sorrow” in the key of G.  I’ve created two arrangements for this tune. The first time through is a...
I Saw the Light - Two Arrangements - Carter-Style and Flatpicking Solos Soundsliced
7 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at one of my favorite Gospel tunes written by the great Hank Williams entitled ‘I Saw the Light’ in the key of G. ...
Sally Goodin' - Three Arrangements - Beginner to Intermediate Solo Soundsliced
5 Sections
This week’s featured lesson is for the Old-Time fiddle tune “Sally Goodin’ done in the key of A. I’ve created three arrangements/variations for this lesson. We’ll learn a melody-driven solo...
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