Panhandle Shuffle, Part 1: Melody

from: Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning

This lesson is part of the course Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning.

Get immediate access to this lesson and all of the lessons in this course when you subscribe.

Start Course
Browse Courses

About This Course

Learn to play classic western swing melodies and solos from western swing fiddle greats like Johnny Gimble, Joe Holley, and others. For each song, you’ll learn the melody and a solo, along with tips on western swing fiddle technique, phrasing, improvisation.

Try a Sample Lesson

“Sugar Moon” Solo

Chad walks you through Joe Holley’s solo in this video.

Try a sample lesson

The Western Swing Fiddle Subscription Includes:

Melodies to western swing classics from Bob Wills, Asleep at the Wheel, and more Transcriptions of classic solos by Johnny Gimble, Joe Holley, and other western swing fiddle greats
Advice on western swing–style soloing and improvising
Chord and arpeggio theory and practice exercises for each song
New lessons added every month
High-quality video with multiple camera angles so you can see close-ups of both hands in action
Detailed notation for each lesson
Play-Along Track videos and audio downloads so you can play along with Chad

$20/Month For One Course

Additional courses only $10/month each! • Save 20% with an annual subscription

Start Course

Get started now!
Use promo code ChadLand at checkout

and get your first month free or $20 off an annual subscription.

Panhandle Shuffle

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 1: Melody

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 2: Solo, First Half

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 3: Solo, Second Half

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 4: Solo Play-Along Track

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 5: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 1: Melody

The instrumental tune “Panhandle Shuffle” comes from the Sons of the West, a Western swing group who played around Amarillo, TX during the late 1930s and early ’40s. They were founded in 1936 by fiddler Son Lansford, a cousin of Bob Wills. You’ll learn the melody of “Panhandle Shuffle” in this video.

“Panhandle Shuffle” Notation (Available to subscribers)

Previous Lesson

← Right or Wrong, Part 6: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Next Lesson

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 2: Solo, First Half →

Previous Lesson

← Right or Wrong, Part 6: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Next Lesson

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 2: Solo, First Half →

Previous Lesson

← Right or Wrong, Part 6: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Next Lesson

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 2: Solo, First Half →

Fiddle Articles

Banana Stand Media Presents Ear Trumpet Labs

Founder Patrick Graham talks about the creation of the Ear Trumpet Labs company and his inspiration behind making the custom microphones.

Bill Evans: "The Distance Between Two Points"

A live performance from the 2015 California Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans and an all-star band including Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.

Panhandle Shuffle, Part 1: Melody

About This Course

Fiddle Articles

Fiddle Videos