Brushy Fork of John’s Creek, Part 1

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Brushy Fork of John’s Creek

Brushy Fork of John’s Creek, Part 1

Brushy Fork of John’s Creek, Part 2: Play-Along Track

Brushy Fork of John’s Creek, Part 1

There are a few different versions of the old-time fiddle tune “Brushy Fork of John’s Creek.” Steve plays his version in Orkney tuning (CGDGCD), which is like G modal tuning, but with the low D string tuned down to C. Steve plays “Brushy Fork of John’s Creek” a couple times and then takes it apart phrase by phrase, showing you a few different variations as he goes.

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