Panhandle Shuffle, Part 2: Solo, First Half

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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 2: Solo, First Half

The form of “Panhandle Shuffle” is AABA, but there’s no melody for the AA part. The B part doesn’t appear until the solo. Chad walks you through the first two A parts of the solo in this video.

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