Red-Haired Boy, Part 1

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“Inverness” comes from fiddler/mandolinist John Mailander, who recorded it on his album Walking Distance. It’s a beautiful, contemplative melody that alternates measures of 6/4 and 4/4. Joe walks you through the second part of “Inverness” in this video.

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Red-Haired Boy

Red-Haired Boy, Part 1

Red-Haired Boy, Part 2

Red-Haired Boy, Part 3: Play-Along Track

Red-Haired Boy, Part 1

The fiddle tune “Red-Haired Boy” is one of the most popular bluegrass fiddle tunes and is also played in old-time and Celtic circles. You’ll learn a version of the melody that lays out well on the octave mandolin and some ways to voice the chords when accompanying the tune. Joe walks you through the first part of “Red-Haired Boy” in this video.

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