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Black Mountain Rag in C

intermediate mandolin

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This ol' tune is typically played in A, but very commonly in C. I have already taught it in A, and wanted to play in C to use that high E string like I do on guitar. Tons of fun!

Doc Watson Key of C

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  1. flatpick_dad ·

    Third time coming back to this lesson over two years. It's amazing what shows up when you're ready for it.

  2. Gary Feldman ·

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

  3. Lou Ann Prater ·

    The pinky thing goes away, I promise. Took me about three months.

  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.

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