Blues for Dixie, Part 1: Melody

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Blues for Dixie

Blues for Dixie, Part 1: Melody

Blues for Dixie, Part 2: Harmony

Blues for Dixie, Part 3: Rhythm Play-Along Track

Blues for Dixie, Part 4: Melody Play-Along Track

Blues for Dixie, Part 5: Harmony Play-Along Track

Blues for Dixie, Part 1: Melody

“Blues for Dixie” is a Cindy Walker song that Bob Wills recorded in 1948. You’ll learn the melody, chords, and a version of the melody in three-party harmony that the Bob Wills band played on the recording. In this video, Matt shows you the melody as played by the Wills band.

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