Archive for December, 2006

Clinch Mountain Backstep

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

Ralph Stanley’s banjo classic arranged for guitar. The first video breaks down the melody and the second gives an example of what you might play as accompaniment.
This song is usually played in the key of A so put your capo on the second fret. Also watch out for the “backstep” or extra two beats of […]

Little Darlin’ Pal Of Mine

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

Earl Scruggs rendition of the Carter Family classic “Little Darlin’ Pal Of Mine” as played on the Carnegie Hall album. If you need tab it’s in the Earl Scruggs book.
This song has a familiar melody reminiscent of “Gold Watch and Chain” or “This Land is Your Land”. Full of classic licks, it’s demonstrated here at […]