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Cattle in the Cane

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This version of the classic fiddle tune was inspired by a Sam Bush version I'd heard, and I worked in some Steffey-style licks as well! The A Parts are major while the B parts are minor, making this an interesting and catchy tune!

Key of A Key of A Minor Minor Chords Sam Bush Triplets

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  1. Gary Feldman ·

    Anybody have a tip for the left hand stretch in here? My pinky is not cooperating.

  2. Karen Doyle ·

    Welcome aboard — you picked a good one to start on.

  3. Wes Pittman ·

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

  4. 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.

  5. Marcy Kern ·

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

  6. Sharon Kile ·

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

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