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Shady Grove Build-a-Break

intermediate mandolin

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We tackle this tune in a build-a-break fashion where we begin with the basic melody, then add slides, harmonies, and licks to create a killer solo! This version is in D minor and is a lot of fun to play!

Doublestops Harmony Key of D Minor Minor Chords

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  1. Junior Pace ·

    Got about 80% of this one down but the third measure keeps tripping me. Anybody else find that part awkward at speed?

  2. Theresa Nickels ·

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

  3. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    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.

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