“Sugar Moon” Solo, Part 1

from: Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning

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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.

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“Sugar Moon” Solo

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

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“Sugar Moon” Solo

“Sugar Moon” Solo, Part 1

“Sugar Moon” Solo, Part 2

“Sugar Moon” Solo, Part 3: Solo Play-Along Track

“Sugar Moon” Solo, Part 4: Melody and Solo Play-Along Track

“Sugar Moon” Solo, Part 5: Rhythm Play-Along Track

“Sugar Moon” Solo, Part 1

In this lesson, you’ll learn a “Sugar Moon” solo that combines an A part played by Johnny Gimble on an Austin City Limits show with Asleep at the Wheel and the Texas Playboys and an A part from Joe Holley’s solo on the original Bob Wills recording. You’ll learn Johnny Gimble’s A part in this video.

“Sugar Moon” Solo Notation: Downloadable PDF (Available to subscribers)

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