In this free lesson by Brad Laird we'll learn a basic version of the bluegrass standard Boil Them Cabbage Down. We'll discuss the basics of reading tablature and then learn the lead or melody line to this song. We'll go through this song measure by measure so you can learn how to play it correctly.
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Salt Creek: Basic Tune & Improv Ideas by Brad Laird is a downloadable Quicktime lesson that will teach you how to play a basic version of Salt Creek. We will also look at some variations for this song including how to use the blues scale as an improv tool and also a hot bluegrass mandolin ending. All the music in the lesson is broken down into measures and phrases and is demonstrated at slow and medium speeds. We've also included two mp3 jam tracks in the download so you can practice playing Salt Creek with a band. $4.99
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