Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 2: Melody Play-Along Track

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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Take Me Back to Tulsa

Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 1: Melody

Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 2: Melody Play-Along Track

Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 3: Solo

Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 4: Solo Play-Along Track

Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 5, Complete Play-Along Track

Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 6: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 2: Melody Play-Along Track

Chad plays the melody to “Take Me Back to Tulsa” at a slow tempo with guitarist Jim Nunally so you can play along with them.

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Take Me Back to Tulsa, Part 2: Melody Play-Along Track

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