Hey! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at a melodic/Scruggsy style break for Cherokee Shuffle. In the key of A, the capo is positioned at fret 2. During the video lessons we’ll spend some time learning the phrases and memorise as we progress. Check out the play-along video once you’ve learnt the tune and practice improving your tempo! Go to lesson...
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Bill Cheatham: Mandolin Lesson
Hey! In this mandolin lesson we’ll learn Bill Cheatham.
Here’s the preview and in depth lesson for Part A
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Cherokee Shuffle: Flatpicking Guitar Lesson
In this arrangement of Cherokee Shuffle for the guitar, there are 2 versions.
Form played in the preview = AABB – A1 (Basic) A2 (Variation) B1 (Basic) B2 (Variation)
The first is the basic melody, played in the open position. The second variation introduces more bluegrass licks, cross-picking, harmonises the melody in places plus also moves up the neck using a floating technique. Go to lesson...
June Apple: Mandolin
Here’s an arrangement of the popular session fiddle tune ‘June Apple’ for the mandolin! The tune is in the key of A.
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Go to lesson...June Apple: Guitar
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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Go to lesson...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... Salt Creek: Flatpicking Guitar
Learn how to play this beginner/intermediate arrangement of ‘Salt Creek’ on the guitar. Go to lesson...
Hangman’s Reel: Mandolin
Learn to play the traditional fiddle tune Hangman’s Reel with this video lesson. The arrangement includes a number of variations. Go to lesson...
Goldrush: Bluegrass Guitar
Learn this great fiddle tune, Goldrush on the guitar! Go to lesson...
Big Sandy River: Mandolin Lesson
Learn how to play the traditional Old Time/Bluegrass fiddle tune ‘Big Sandy River’ on the mandolin with this video lesson. This version contains 2 breaks with a number of variations for both Parts A & B. Go to lesson...