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There are two tabs for this favorite fiddle tune–the basic melody and an advanced solo. If you don't have fun with this, call your mama and tell her.

Key of G technique

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  1. Junior Pace ·

    Ben, this one finally made the timing click for me. Been fighting it for a month. Thank you.

  2. FifthStringFred ·

    Metronome at 60 and no faster until it's clean twice through. Boring but it works.

  3. Bill Threadgill ·

    Not just you. I still count this one out loud and I've been at it four years.

  4. Katie Clark Support ·

    Memorization comes from playing it at a tempo you can think at. If you need the tab, you're playing it faster than you know it.

  5. Rita Alvarez ·

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

  6. Dale Hutchins ·

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

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