Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 2: B Part Melody

from: Advanced Bluegrass Fiddle with Chad Manning

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Golden Fiddle Waltz

Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 1: A Part Melody

Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 2: B Part Melody

Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 3: F Double-Stop Scale

“Golden Fiddle Waltz” with Double Stops

Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 2: B Part Melody

You’ll learn the B part melody of “Golden Fiddle Waltz” in this lesson. Chad plays it through and then takes it apart phrase by phrase. The A part is played again, after the B, but this time with a different ending, which you’ll also learn. Chad finishes by playing the whole tune through from the beginning, so you can play along with him.

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← Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 1: A Part Melody

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Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 3: F Double-Stop Scale →

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← Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 1: A Part Melody

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Golden Fiddle Waltz, Part 3: F Double-Stop Scale →

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