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Blue Grass Special, Part 2: Variations

This lesson is part of the course Monroe-Style Mandolin with Mike Compton.
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Learn traditional bluegrass-style mandolin as exemplified by the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe, with original transcribed solos and tips on reproducing Monroe’s sound, rhythm, and feel.
 
 
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Blue Grass Special, Part 2: Variations
Blue Grass Special, Part 2: Variations
 
The first variation Bill plays in “Blue Grass Special” is played at the third-position A chord. Mike walks you through it slowly, explaining that if you keep your fingers in position you’ll always have a reference point for where you’re supposed to go next. The timing and fingering is tricky, so Mike gives you plenty of chances to play along with him as you learn the second variation. You’ll also learn a variation that uses tremolo up at the 12th and ninth frets. Mike walks you through all the chord shapes you’ll play tremolo on, and shows you how the tremolo leads into the ending lick that you’ve already learned.

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