Rawhide, Part 4: Alternate A Part

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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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RAWHIDE

Rawhide, Part 1: First Solo A Part

Rawhide, Part 2: First Solo B Part

Rawhide, Part 3: First Solo Play-Along Track

Rawhide, Part 4: Alternate A Part

Rawhide, Part 5: Alternate Solo Play-Along Track

Rawhide, Part 4: Alternate A Part

The alternate A part of "Rawhide" moves up into the C chop chord position with your middle finger on the C natural at the eighth fret. The melody is very similar to the one in the first A part, with some differences, including a number of open strings played while your hand is still up in the higher position. Mike walks you through the alternate solo phrase by phrase in this video.

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