Here’s an arrangement of the popular session fiddle tune ‘June Apple’ for the guitar! In the key of A, the capo is placed at the 2nd fret.
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June Apple: Melodic Banjo
Here’s an arrangement of the popular session fiddle tune ‘June Apple’ in a melodic style for the 5 string banjo! In the key of A, the capo is placed at the 2nd fret and the 5th string is spiked to the 7th.
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Go to lesson... Old Joe Clark: Bluegrass Guitar
A bluegrass arrangement of ‘Old Joe Clark’ for the guitar. This version stays pretty close to the melody with a couple of Dan Crary & Tony Rice licks thrown in for good measure!
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Fiddler’s Dram/Whiskey Before Breakfast: Mandolin
Here’s a pickinlessons.com medley arrangement of these 2 tunes that work great together as a medley! Both tunes are in the Key of D.
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Go to lesson... Soldier’s Joy: Mandolin
An advanced arrangement of Soldier’s Joy for the mandolin. Inspired by the playing of David Grisman and Larry Rice, there are a number of variations within the arrangement. Go to lesson...
Forked Deer: Mandolin
Learn to play the traditional fiddle tune Forked Deer with this video lesson. The arrangement includes a number of variations and licks within both parts A & B. Go to lesson...
Beginner’s Mandolin Songbook, The
12 Popular Songs Arranged for Easy Mandolin: Bluegrass, Old Time & Celtic Favourites!
This collection of songs for the beginner mandolin player has been arranged by Heath Joyce, in a graded sequence in their standard keys. Please Note: This is not a beginner method, only a songbook, so some prior knowledge is required, eg. Go to lesson...
Shuckin’ The Corn: Mandolin Lesson
Learn how to play ‘Shuckin’ The Corn’ on the mandolin in this video lesson! 3 variations, with slow, up close video, TAB & notation & a practice backing track. If you pick with any banjo players, this is a tune you better have under your fingers! Go to lesson...
Cluck Old Hen: Banjo Lesson
Learn how to play ‘Cluck Old Hen’ in a 3-finger style arrangement on the 5-string banjo. Tuned in G modal (sawmill), this lesson contains two variations. Go to lesson...
Bury Me Beneath The Willow: Mandolin
Learn to play the bluegrass classic ‘Bury Me Beneath The Willow’ in a closed position, meaning it can be played in any key! There are two variations, the first is played using tremolo which is great for slower tempos. If the tempo is a little quicker though, the second variation is played using eighth notes and fits perfectly! Go to lesson...