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Black Mountain Rag

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

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Here is a medium tempo demonstration of the quintessential flatpicking tune. This is based off Doc Watson’s original recording in the key of D (capo 2nd). Apart from Doc most people generally play the tune in the key of A.
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Loch Leven Castle

Saturday, May 5th, 2007

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Loch Leven Castle is an old Scottish tune in Am (Dorian) that lends itself well to floating. Although not a common tune among guitar players you’ll pick it up in no time if you’re familiar with tunes like Jerusalem Ridge or […]

The Red Haired Boy

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

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The Red Haired Boy is a popular Irish reel that is a staple of Bluegrass jams. As with many fiddle tunes it goes by different names such as The Red Headed Irishman and The Jolly Beggar; the latter of which is […]

Wreck Of The Old 97

Friday, February 9th, 2007

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Standard G tuning except the 5th string is tuned up to an A for this song.