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June 04, 2020

Angeline The Baker Part One

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Angeline The Baker Part One

In this lesson we learn one of the prettiest melodies ever written. We will study round one (A and B parts) of this arrangement. Overlapping tones makes this tune challenging and fun to learn.

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

Hammer On, Pull Off And Slides

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Hammer On, Pull Off And Slides

In this video, I go over the finer points of a hammer on, pull off and slides.

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

Sourwood Mountain

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Sourwood Mountain

I teach the basic melody to this great tune.

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

Arkansas Traveler

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Arkansas Traveler

I have a special place in my heart for this tune. It was the first tune I learned how to connect the eighth notes to make my playing sound authentic.  This is a bouncy fiddle tune that has plenty of embellishments. The B part is especially challenging because of the long string of eighth notes.

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

Old Joe Clark 1

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Old Joe Clark 1

If you're are wanting to learn how to flatpick, this is a good solid version of Old Joe Clark. I go into detail as I explain the different parts of this classic.

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

Things You Should Know

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Things You Should Know

In this video, I discuss a particular method on how I install new strings. I also go over tips on using a capo. I talk about my method for keeping your guitar humidified in the winter months.

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

Cripple Creek 2

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Cripple Creek 2

This version of Cripple Creek we add notes to the A part but still reinforce the melody. we also learn a snappy and bouncy B part.

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

Cripple Creek 1

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Cripple Creek 1

Cripple Creek 1 is a classic tune that you rarely hear anymore. We are going to learn 3 different versions of this tune. This version is the basic melody which includes double stops.

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

The Right Hand

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
The Right Hand

This might be the most important lesson I have recorded to date. An in depth study of the right hand.

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

The Left Hand

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
The Left Hand

The importance of having good form and I discuss practice tips to help train your left hand. Thumb placement on the back of the neck to help with playing on your fingertips when we move up the neck.

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

Beginner Intro To Flatpicking

June 04, 2020/ Amanda Smith
Beginner Intro To Flatpicking

A first lesson on the basics of the Flatpicking style. I teach three common flatpicking lines in this video.

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

Basic Rhythm

June 04, 2020/ Katherine Forbes
Basic Rhythm

A beginner video that is packed full of information on how to get started playing basic rhythm. A very detailed look at one of the most simple but complex part of playing bluegrass style rhythm. There are close up camera views of the right hand and wrist that show clearly my technique. Tab is included.

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