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Big Sciota- Melody

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I taught an advanced version back in 2016, but this is a more straight-ahead melody solo that allows you to really wrap your fingers around what matters most. Enjoy this one!

Key of G

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  1. Owen Brady ·

    Slowed the video to 50% and worked it a measure at a time. Two weeks in and it's coming. Patience is the lesson here as much as the notes.

  2. Gary Feldman ·

    Recording yourself is humbling but it's the fastest fix I've found.

  3. Sharon Kile ·

    Take the capo off and play it in open G a few times, then put it back. Helped me hear it.

  4. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    Answered over in the tab thread too, but short version: play what's comfortable, the tab is a map not a law.

  5. Theresa Nickels ·

    Count it out loud. Everyone says it and everyone's right.

  6. Marcy Kern ·

    Same here at first. What fixed it for me was practicing that measure by itself for a week, no B part at all.

  7. Tom Vasquez ·

    That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.

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