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January 31, 2022

Old Joe Clark Rhythm

January 31, 2022/ Amanda Smith
Old Joe Clark Rhythm

I teach in detail how to play the rhythm to this tune. I also discuss my thoughts on playing rhythm guitar.

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January 31, 2022/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Rhythm
January 31, 2022

Old Joe Clark 2

January 31, 2022/ Amanda Smith
Old Joe Clark 2

This variation is an example of what I might play in a jam.

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January 31, 2022/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
November 24, 2021

Salt Creek 2 Part B

November 24, 2021/ Amanda Smith
Salt Creek 2 Part B

This second round finds us going up the neck for the A part and the B part has some interesting cross picking parts.

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November 24, 2021/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
November 24, 2021

Salt Creek 2 Part A

November 24, 2021/ Amanda Smith
Salt Creek 2 Part A

This second round finds us going up the neck for the A part and the B part has some interesting cross picking parts.

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November 24, 2021/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
September 20, 2021

Billy In The Lowground

September 20, 2021/ Amanda Smith
Billy In The Lowground

Detailed instruction on how to play the melody to this great fiddle tune. We work through the challenges of the A and B parts.

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September 20, 2021/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
August 25, 2021

Cripple Creek 3

August 25, 2021/ Amanda Smith
Cripple Creek 3

The third variation in this series of Cripple Creek lessons. This up the neck version includes some open ringing notes along with melody.

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August 25, 2021/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
June 20, 2021

Red Apple Rag

June 20, 2021/ Amanda Smith
Red Apple Rag

This tune was one of my Dad's favorite to play on his fiddle. It's also one of my first tunes I remember playing rhythm to my Dad. I absolutely love this melody as it transports me back in time.

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June 20, 2021/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
February 25, 2021

Angeline The Baker Part Three

February 25, 2021/ Amanda Smith
Angeline The Baker Part Three

The last section of this fiddle tune. We will learn a syncopated line and a tension and resolve section on this variation.

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February 25, 2021/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
January 29, 2021

Angeline The Baker Part Two

January 29, 2021/ Amanda Smith
Angeline The Baker Part Two

First variation of this great melody in this series of videos.

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January 29, 2021/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
November 28, 2020

When You Go Walking Solo

November 28, 2020/ Amanda Smith
When You Go Walking Solo

I teach you my solo to the Lonesome River Band Song “When You Go Walking” that appeared on the 1996 Sugar Hill release One Step Forward. There is a lot of good stuff in this Lesson! This is the first time I’ve taught this particular solo.

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November 28, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
September 30, 2020

Over The Waterfall Part 2

September 30, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Over The Waterfall Part 2

This is Part 2 of the fiddle tune Over The Waterfall. I teach this variation with some syncopated notes and a steel guitar sounding line.

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September 30, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
August 29, 2020

Coleman's March

August 29, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Coleman's March

One of the most beautiful melodies ever! I breakdown this fiddle tune in detail and talk about its subtle ornaments. I also talk about the dynamics used to bring this great melody to life in your performance.

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August 29, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
June 25, 2020

Sally Goodin

June 25, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Sally Goodin

A time honored fiddle tune classic! I first heard this tune from my Dad. My Dad was a really good fiddler and he played this tune with fire! We will break this tune down in real detail. There will be three rounds, one in which is a cross picking version. There is a close up shot of each segment on my right hand. Almost an hour long!

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June 25, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Advanced
June 04, 2020

Goodbye Liza Jane

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Goodbye Liza Jane

One of my all time favorite jam tunes! I teach this one note for note and explain the techniques that make this one a must learn part of your repertoire.

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June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Bluegrass Basics
June 04, 2020

Ashokan Farewell

June 04, 2020/ Katherine Forbes
Ashokan Farewell

Presenting Jay Ungar’s masterpiece Ashokan Farewell. I break down the finer points of this beautiful melody and go into detail how to embellish the tune.

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June 04, 2020/ Katherine Forbes/
Tunes, Bluegrass Basics
June 04, 2020

Cuckoo's Nest

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Cuckoo's Nest

One of my favorite tunes to play at the National Flat Picking championship contest.

Great chord progression along with a memorable melody make this a tune fun and full of surprises.

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June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Bluegrass Basics
June 04, 2020

Whiskey Before Breakfast

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Whiskey Before Breakfast

This tune is a timeless classic that continues to be requested at most jams.

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June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Bluegrass Basics
June 04, 2020

Over The Waterfall Part 1

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Over The Waterfall Part 1

Another classic fiddle tune that I've been picking for a long time. It's a bouncy number with a tasty variation on the second round. A detailed study of this superb melody.


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June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Bluegrass Basics
June 04, 2020

Sweet Georgia Brown

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Sweet Georgia Brown

A great introduction to playing up the neck with this classic!

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June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Bluegrass Basics
June 04, 2020

Fireball Mail Melody

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Fireball Mail Melody

The framework solo is similar to the melody the singer would sing.

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June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith/
Tunes, Bluegrass Basics
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