In this guitar lesson, we’ll work on our flatpicking technique using a variation of the melody from the song “Wheel Hoss” written by Bill Monroe. The flatpicking arrangement in this lesson is inspired by how David Grier plays “Wheel Hoss” on guitar and we’ll study how to use this flatpicking arrangement as a practice drill to work on your pick accuracy and speed across all six strings of your guitar.
“Man of Constant Sorrow” was first published by Dick Burnett in 1913 and later made popular by the Stanley Brothers in the 1950s. In this guitar lesson, we’ll show you how to play “Man of Constant Sorrow” in the style of The Soggy Bottom Boys. This song will turn some heads at your next jam! First, we’ll break down the song’s intro and guitar solo with tablature. Then, we’ll teach you the rhythm guitar part with lyrics along with some nice rhythm fills. Tablature files are available for download below the video!
| Video Start Time | Lesson Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Chords You Need |
| 03:56 min | Chords & Lyrics Download |
| 04:34 min | Intro Chord Progression |
| 06:37 min | Main Chord Progression |
| 07:56 min | Strumming Patterns |
| 09:34 min | Progression with Lyrics |
| 11:42 min | Rhythm Fill #1 |
| 13:26 min | Rhythm Fill #2 |
| 15:47 min | Instrumental Break Chord Progression |
| 17:12 min | Song Ending Riff |
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the traditional song called “I’ve been All Around This World”. First we’ll work through the main chord progression to this song and we’ll practice singing the verses with the chords & lyrics. Next you’ll learn two flatpicking guitar instrumental breaks. The first instrumental break brings in a lot of this song’s traditional melody and the second instrumental break has some nice flatpicking licks in the style of Bryan Sutton. Tablature files are available below the lesson video.
Note: Instrumental Break Progression = Verse Progression + Two Extra Measures of C at the end
| Video Start Time | Lesson Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Lesson Overview |
| 00:36 min | Measures 1 through 4 |
| 06:45 min | Measures 5 through 8 |
| 14:01 min | Measures 9 through 12 |
| 19:02 min | Measures 13 through 17 |
| 23:45 min | Practice the Entire Instrumental Break |
| Video Start Time | Measures 1 through 4 |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Lesson Overview |
| 06:59 min | Measures 5 through 8 |
| 12:58 min | Measures 9 through 12 |
| 17:57 min | Measures 13 through 17 |
| 21:04 min | Practice the Entire Instrumental Break |
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the old classic “Blue Railroad Train” in the style of Tony Rice. We’ll cover three different instrumental breaks that are loaded with some really nice country & bluegrass licks on acoustic guitar. The first two instrumental breaks are a little more advanced for the intermediate guitar players, and the third instrumental break is an easier version for the less experienced guitar players. The easier break will have some really nice Tony Rice style guitar licks as well and it will be a good challenge that’ll push your flatpicking to the next level. Later in the lesson, we’ll also go over the rhythm guitar part and chord progressions for “Blue Railroad Train”.
| Video Start Time | Lesson Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Measures 1 through 4 |
| 06:17 min | Measures 5 through 9 |
| 14:00 min | Practice the First Half of the Instrumental Break |
| 15:15 min | Measures 10 through 13 |
| 22:26 min | Measures 14 through 18 |
| 25:09 min | Practice the Entire Instrumental Break |
| Video Start Time | Lesson Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Measures 1 through 4 |
| 06:16 min | Measures 5 through 9 |
| 08:13 min | Measures 10 through 13 |
| 15:16 min | Measures 14 through 18 |
| 16:25 min | Slower Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break |
| 17:44 min | Faster Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break |
| Video Start Time | Lesson Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Measures 1 through 4 |
| 03:38 min | Syncopated Rhythm |
| 05:31 min | Measures 1 through 4 Continued |
| 08:34 min | Measures 5 through 9 |
| 11:44 min | Pick Direction for Downbeats vs. Upbeats |
| 17:20 min | Measures 10 through 13 |
| 19:59 min | Measures 14 through 18 |
| 22:30 min | Key of D vs. D Position |
| 23:52 min | Slower Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break |
| 25:07 min | Faster Speed – Practice the Entire Instrumental Break |
| Video Start Time | Lesson Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 min | Rhythm Overview |
| 00:30 min | Instrumental Break Chord Progression |
| 01:54 min | Verse Chord Progression |
| 02:46 min | Verse Chord Progression with Singing |
| 04:19 min | Strumming Patterns and Strumming Examples |
| 12:27 min | Rhythm Guitar Fill Riff |