Turkey In The Straw
advanced mandolin
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Rumor has it that "Turkey In The Straw" was the very first #1 radio hit in American history! As far as I'm concerned, I'd rather hear it over most the stuff on the radio nowadays as well! Check out this great version of a classic tune...enjoy both a low and high "up-the-neck" version as you learn a piece of American history.
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FifthStringFred ·
Ben, this one finally made the timing click for me. Been fighting it for a month. Thank you.
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Owen Brady ·
Not just you. I still count this one out loud and I've been at it four years.
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Deb Carrigan ·
Metronome at 60 and no faster until it's clean twice through. Boring but it works.
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Ben Clark Instructor ·
Great question. That's a slide going into the B part — I play it as a slide but a hammer-on works fine if that's cleaner for you. Do what sounds right.