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Whiskey Before Breakfast

April 13, 2025February 27, 2017 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0116

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the standard bluegrass tune “Whiskey Before Breakfast“. Many believe this song is an old tune from the Appalachians or the British Isles. We’ll teach you a nice bluegrass flatpicking instrumental break and we’ll also go over the chords and lyrics for those of y’all that want to sing along. After you watch the lesson, prepare for your next bluegrass jam with Devin’s jam track!

Instrumental Break

Video 1 – Overview

Video 2 – Learn the A Part

Video 3 – Learn the B Part

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Video 4 – Practice Along

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Rhythm & Lyrics

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Wayfaring Stranger in the Style of Johnny Cash

April 13, 2025February 18, 2017 by Devin

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Lesson ID: A0115

Learn how to play the traditional American folk song “Wayfaring Stranger” in the style of Johnny Cash. First, we’ll break down all the chords and show you some strumming patterns that will make your rhythm sound country and bluegrass. Then, we’ll teach you the chord progressions along with the lyrics. For those of y’all that aren’t interested in singing this song, we’ll also have a nice acoustic guitar arrangement that incorporates the song’s melody. PDF files are available for download below the video! If you like this lesson, you might also like our Classic Country & Bluegrass Strumming Course.

Overview

Chords & Strumming

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	“Boom Chick” Strumming Pattern
02:06 min	Alternating Bass Line over Am Chord
03:01 min	Alternating Bass Line over Dm Chord
03:59 min	Alternating Bass Line over E7 Chord
05:19 min	Alternating Bass Line over F Chord
07:41 min	Alternating Bass Line over C Chord
09:34 min	Two More Strumming Patterns

Chords with Lyrics

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Intro Chord Progression
02:11 min	Verse 1 with Lyrics
05:33 min	Chorus 1 with Lyrics
07:31 min	Instrumental Break Chord Progression
07:57 min	Verse 2 with Lyrics
08:53 min	Chorus 2 with Lyrics
09:36 min	Song Ending

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Song Intro

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Listen to the Intro with Tablature
00:50 min	Pickup Measure and Random Tips
02:11 min	First Half of the Intro – Breakdown with Tablature
04:44 min	Second Half of the Intro – Breakdown with Tablature
06:41 min	Make the Intro Fancier with Some Accent Strums

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Instrumentals

Short Instrumental Break (over verse progression):

Johnny Cash played “Wayfaring Stranger” with the short instrumental break that you’ll learn in this video. This short instrumental break is basically the verse progression played in a fancier way to incorporate the song’s melody.

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Overview
00:39 min	Listen to the Short Instrumental
01:59 min	Measures 1 through 5 – Breakdown with Tablature
03:55 min	Measures 6 through 10 – Breakdown with Tablature
06:33 min	Measures 16 and 17 – Breakdown with Tablature
07:06 min	Practice Along with Me

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Long Instrumental Break (verse + chorus):

In this next video, we’re going to play a longer instrumental arrangement over the song’s verse and chorus. The first half will be the exact same as the Johnny Cash “verse” instrumental taught in the previous video. Then, we’ll break down the second half that’s played over the chorus.

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Structure of the Long Instrumental
01:10 min	Listen to the Long Instrumental
02:23 min	Play Through the “Short Verse Instrumental”
03:19 min	Instrumental over the Chorus – Breakdown with Tablature
10:38 min	Practice Along with Me

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Intermediate Stock Bluegrass Licks

April 13, 2025February 10, 2017 by Devin

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Lesson 3 – Bluegrass Guitar Solo Improvising Course

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Lesson ID: A0114

In this bluegrass guitar lesson, we’ll increase the difficulty a bit! I’ll show you four more bluegrass guitar licks that will take your picking skills to the next level. I’ll also talk more about the guitar scales that we’re using to create these bluegrass licks. After you master the guitar licks, practice the arranged solo and your bluegrass improvising skills with the jam track!

Overview

Lick 1

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	First Measure – Breakdown with Tablature
01:40 min	Proper Pick Stroke Direction for Speed
03:16 min	Second Measure – Breakdown with Tablature

Lick 2

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Lick 1 Breakdown with Tablature
02:11 min	Combine Lick 1 and Lick 2

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Lick 3

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	How Lick 3 is Formed Around the D Chord
01:07 min	Lick 3 Breakdown with Tablature
03:21 min	Combine Lick 1, Lick 2, and Lick 3

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Lick 4

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Lick 4 Breakdown with Tablature
01:53 min	How to Practice the Bluegrass Licks

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Scales Discussion

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Guitar Scales for Bluegrass Licks
01:41 min	How to Visualize the Scales When You’re Improvising
02:52 min	Bluegrass Guitar Licks Formed Around Open Chords
06:21 min	Breaking out of the Pentatonic Scale Box When You’re Soloing
09:49 min	Combining the Melody of Bluegrass Songs with Stock Bluegrass Licks

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Jam Track

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Overview
00:29 min	Listen to All Four Bluegrass Licks Played in a Row
01:10 min	Bluegrass Lick Example with the Jam Track

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More Bluegrass Licks and Guitar Scale Theory

April 13, 2025February 3, 2017 by Devin

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Lesson 2 – Bluegrass Guitar Solo Improvising Course

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Lesson ID: A0113

In this guitar lesson, I’ll teach you four more bluegrass licks that are great for improvising in the key of G. We’ll also talk about the guitar scale theory behind each of the bluegrass licks. After you master the guitar licks, practice the arranged solo and your bluegrass improvising skills with the jam track!

Overview

Lick 1

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Lick 1 Breakdown with Tablature
00:50 min	Guitar Scales for Bluegrass Licks
01:52 min	Getting That Country & Bluegrass Sound

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Lick 2

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Lick 2 Breakdown with Tablature
01:26 min	Building Licks Around Open Chords Using Key of G Scales
02:23 min	More Chord and Scale Theory Tips for Bluegrass Licks

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Lick 3

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Lick 3 Breakdown with Tablature
01:36 min	Easier Way to Play Lick 3
02:33 min	How Lick 3 is Formed Around the D Chord

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Lick 4

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Lick 4 Breakdown with Tablature
00:52 min	Left Hand Fingering for Easy Lick Transition

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Example

Jam Track Example:

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Listen to All Four Bluegrass Licks Played in a Row
00:43 min	Bluegrass Lick Example with the Jam Track
01:21 min	Lesson Wrap Up

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MP3 Jam Tracks

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Scale Charts

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Guitar Tablature Woodtone Strings