Ora Lee, Part 1

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

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Ora Lee

Ora Lee, Part 1

Ora Lee, Part 2

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Ora Lee, Part 1

“Ora Lee” is a great old-time fiddle tune in the key of G. Chad walks you through the melody and shows you the bowing he uses to play “Ora Lee,” including pulses, three-note slurs, and slurred string crossings. You’ll learn the first part of “Ora Lee” in this video.

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