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I Saw Three Ships

intermediate mandolin

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Step 13 of 14 in Christmas Intermediate

9 earlier steps

  1. 10 Jingle Bells– Tony Wray Banjo Solo
  2. 11 What Child is This (Greensleeves)
  3. 12 Banjo POV Pickalong: Away in a Manger
  4. 13 I Saw Three Ships — you are here
  5. 14 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus- Banjo Up next
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This classic English carol is at least 200 years old! It has lyrics, but the instrumental version is such a joy to play. There are 2 variations to see which floats your boat!

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  1. Ann Marie Boyd ·

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

  2. Bill Threadgill ·

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

  3. Katie Clark Support ·

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

  4. Bill Threadgill ·

    There's a slower jam track under the resources tab on this lesson, worth grabbing.

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