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Big Sciota- Melody

intermediate mandolin

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Is there a more catchy fiddle tune melody? This lesson focuses on the melody of Big Sciota, preparing you to jump off in any direction with your own ideas!

Key of G

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  1. Sharon Kile ·

    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. Lou Ann Prater ·

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

  3. Karen Doyle ·

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

  4. Buddy Vann ·

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  5. Katie Clark Support ·

    Don't force the pinky stretch. Move your thumb down behind the neck first and the stretch mostly takes care of itself.

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