Old Joe Clark, Part 3: Variations

from: Beginning Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddle with Chad Manning

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Old Joe Clark

Old Joe Clark, Part 1

Old Joe Clark, Part 2: Adding Layers

Old Joe Clark, Part 3: Variations

Old Joe Clark Play-Along Track

Old Joe Clark, Part 3: Variations

If you’ve learned the melody to “Old Joe Clark” you can start playing some variations. In this lesson, Chad walks you through a more “notey” version of the melody, with variations to each phrase.

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