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This is an old, old folk song made very popular on the banjo by Mr. Earl Scruggs. This version is similar to Earl's, but also adds a couple twists and turns to set it apart.

Earl Scruggs Key of G

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  1. Deb Carrigan ·

    Is there a jam track for this at a slower tempo? 90 is still a bit quick for me.

  2. Wes Pittman ·

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

  3. Gary Feldman ·

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

  4. flatpick_dad ·

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

  5. Katie Clark Support ·

    You're not behind. Two weeks on a lesson like this is normal and healthy.

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