Tampa Red’s “Boogie Woogie Dance,” Part 2

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Boogie Woogie Dance

Tampa Red’s “Boogie Woogie Dance,” Part 1

Tampa Red’s “Boogie Woogie Dance,” Part 2

You’ll learn three more variations to the melody of “Boogie Woogie Dance” in this video. Most of the variations occur in the first four bars, with the IV and V chords mostly being the same as in the first 12 bars. You’ll learn a slide variation and a cool “rake” on the V chord. Orville also gives you advice on using pick blocking on the slide sections.

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