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The Old Rugged Cross

advanced mandolin

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  • The Old Rugged Cross- Mandolin Solo
  • 90 BPM
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  1. Ann Marie Boyd ·

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

  2. Ray Dunphy ·

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

  3. MandoMary ·

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

  4. Junior Pace ·

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

  5. Marcy Kern ·

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

  6. 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.

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