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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...
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...
Little Sadie - 2 Arrangements Soundsliced
6 Sections
I’ve created two arrangements for the tune “Little Sadie” in the key of Dm.  The first time through is more of a straight-ahead melody with some nice triplets moves, much...
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...
Building a Lick in Am - David Rawlings Style - Short #2 Soundsliced
1 Section
In this lesson, we’ll learn to play a David Rawlings-inspired lick in the key of Am.  We’ll take the basic version of this lick and then build two more intermediates...
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...
E-Minor Pentatonic Melody - Four Arrangements - Beginner to Intermediate Lesson Soundsliced
3 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll learn a basic melody that comes straight out of the E-minor pentatonic scales. We’ll take this ‘8-bar’ melody and play it all across the fretboard in...
E-Minor Pentatonic Scale Work and Exercises - Short Lesson #1 Soundsliced
3 Sections
This lesson is all about learning E-minor pentatonic scales and using a simple exercise to get comfortable using them.  We’ll learn a basic pentatonic scale that spans the entire fretboard,...
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...
Simple Am Melody - Three Arrangements Soundsliced
6 Sections
In this lesson, we’ll take a look at an original composition I’ve entitled ‘Simple Am Melody.’  We’ll be learning three arrangements starting with a beginner solo and working up a...
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...
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...
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