There are a number of different ways to play the chords to “Ookpik Waltz.” In this video, Lauren and Brittany walk you through the chord progression they like and give you options for double stops for each chord. They also talk about bow pulsing and the different rhythms they use.
Session 5: “Milk Cow Blues” |
Session 5: “Milk Cow Blues,” Part 1: Melody |
For the fifth session of Creative Jam Skills, Lauren and Brittany move to the key of A, continuing their previous work on the blues form with the western swing classic “Milk Cow Blues.” You’ll learn the melody and chords in the key of A and continue working on backup and chopping. Lauren starts by teaching you the melody.
Here are links to recordings of “Milk Cow Blues”:
“Milk Cow Blues” Bob Wills
“Milk Cow Blues” Kokomo Arnold
You can download (below) MP3s of the melody and backup, as well as PDFs of notation for the melody.
“Milk Cow Blues” Notation (Available to subscribers) |
“Milk Cow Blues” Mandolin Tab (Available to subscribers) |
“Milk Cow Blues” Melody Audio MP3 (Available to subscribers) |
“Milk Cow Blues” Backup Audio MP3 (Available to subscribers) |