Wheel Hoss, Part 1

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Shuckin' the Corn

The Flatt and Scruggs instrumental “Shuckin’ the Corn” features a classic dobro solo by Josh Graves. You’ll learn a break to “Shuckin’ the Corn” inspired by Josh’s solo in this lesson. Mike plays the whole solo through slowly and then takes it apart, measure by measure. You’ll learn the first part of “Shuckin’ the Corn,” which includes some typical Josh Graves roll patterns and one variation, in this video.

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Wheel Hoss

Wheel Hoss, Part 1

Wheel Hoss, Part 2

“Wheel Hoss” Play-Along Track

Wheel Hoss, Part 1

Bill Monroe’s instrumental “Wheel Hoss” has been recorded by numerous bluegrass musicians, including dobroist Jerry Douglas, whose version can be heard on his Everything Is Gonna Work Out Fine collection. It is usually played at a fast tempo, and that can make it difficult to duplicate the fiddle melody. In this lesson, you’ll learn a version of the melody based on Douglas’s recording, which is a good way to play it when the tempo is blistering, as well as a version that follows the fiddle melody. Mike starts by showing you the chord progression of the whole tune and then shows you the simplified version of the A part, phrase by phrase. You’ll also learn an A part that’s closer to the fiddle melody, with advice on playing rest strokes with fiddle-like melodies.

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