Banks of the Ohio, Part 2: Melody

from: Bluegrass Mandolin Fingerboard Method with Sharon Gilchrist

This lesson is part of the course Bluegrass Mandolin Fingerboard Method with Sharon Gilchrist.

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Banks of the Ohio

Banks of the Ohio, Part 1: L-Shapes and Double Stops in F

Banks of the Ohio, Part 2: Melody

Banks of the Ohio, Part 3: Ricky Skaggs Solo

Banks of the Ohio, Part 4: Play-Along Track

Banks of the Ohio, Part 2: Melody

You’ll learn the basic melody and chord progression to “Banks of the Ohio” in this video. Sharon walks you through the melody, explaining how the notes of the melody relate to the chords.

Previous Lesson

← Banks of the Ohio, Part 1: L-Shapes and Double Stops in F

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Banks of the Ohio, Part 3: Ricky Skaggs Solo →

Previous Lesson

← Banks of the Ohio, Part 1: L-Shapes and Double Stops in F

Next Lesson

Banks of the Ohio, Part 3: Ricky Skaggs Solo →

Previous Lesson

← Banks of the Ohio, Part 1: L-Shapes and Double Stops in F

Next Lesson

Banks of the Ohio, Part 3: Ricky Skaggs Solo →

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