“Will the Circle Be Unbroken” comes from the Carter Family and is one of the most well-known bluegrass and old-time country songs. As with the last couple of lessons, you’ll learn to create a melody-based solo to “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” in the key of D using the L shapes, arpeggios, and double stops. Sharon shows you how to harmonize the melody with double stops in this video.
In the Pines |
In the Pines, Part 2: Double Stop Solo |
Sharon shows you how to harmonize the melody of “In the Pines” with double stops and some melodic embellishments, and shows you where you can move out of the L shape to a nearby double stop. She also gives you ideas for starting to improvise and create variations on the solo.