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The Year That Clayton Delaney Died

April 23, 2022April 21, 2019 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0168

In this country guitar lesson, we’ll work on a traditional country strumming pattern in the style of Tom T. Hall. First, I’ll show you a few common chords that are used all the time in classic country. Then, we’ll work on the country strumming pattern using these chords. After that, we’ll work through a chord progression that we’ll borrow from Tom T. Hall’s song called “The Year That Clayton Delaney Died“. Overall, this is a great guitar lesson to help you smooth out your traditional country strumming on an acoustic guitar.

Overview

Chords & Strumming

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	C/G Chord Explanation
01:16 min	Strumming Pattern Breakdown
03:16 min	F/C Chord Explanation
04:31 min	Alternating Bass Line Notes over G Chord
05:21 min	Practice Chord Progression
06:51 min	Extra Tips

Guitar Riffs

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Intro Riff in the Style of Tom T. Hall
06:11 min	Transitioning from Intro Riff to Main Chord Progression
08:10 min	Bass Line Walk over C Chord
11:13 min	Ending Riff in the Style of Tom T. Hall

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Example with Vocals

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Guitar Solo

Here’s a bonus guitar solo that you can play over the main progression from “The Year That Clayton Delaney Died”. Pay attention to how the licks are structured over the C, F, and G chords. Also, remember that you can slow down the Playthrough with Tablature video with the speed control feature on the video play bar.

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Listen

Listen to Tom T. Hall playing “The Year That Clayton Delaney Died”

Guitar Riff Tablature

Guitar Solo Tablature

Lesson Notes

Red Dirt Country Blues Strumming and Fills

April 23, 2022April 12, 2019 by Devin

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Lesson ID: A0166

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn a country blues progression in the key of D. The main goal of this lesson is to give you some extra practice switching back and forth between playing rhythm guitar and lead fills. First, we’ll break down the main country strumming pattern in the progression. Then, we’ll work through the red dirt country blues progression and fill riffs with tablature. After you watch the guitar lesson, practice your country rhythm and fills with our backing track in the key of D. Overall, this is a great lesson for learning some useful country rhythm techniques that you can apply to a ton of other country songs.

Overview

Playthrough with Tablature

Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Strumming Pattern Breakdown
03:27 min	Breakdown – Measures 1 through 4
06:59 min	Breakdown – Measures 5 through 8
09:59 min	Breakdown – Measures 9 through 12
15:03 min	Breakdown – Measures 13 through 16
18:16 min	Breakdown – Measures 17 through 20
22:20 min	Breakdown – Measures 21 through 24
25:28 min	Practice the Progression with Me
27:10 min	Ending Riff
27:59 min	Intro Riff

Backing Track

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Banks of the Ohio Crosspicking Guitar Lesson

April 23, 2022April 5, 2019 by Devin

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Lesson ID: A0167

“Banks of the Ohio” is a traditional 19th century ballad that has become a common crosspicking tune at bluegrass jams. The exact origins of this song are unknown. It has been recorded by several artists over the years, including Johnny Cash, Doc Watson, Tony Rice, The Carter Family, Dolly Parton, and many others.

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play two crosspicking guitar arrangements for “Banks of the Ohio”. The first crosspicking arrangement will be played down near the nut using standard key of C open chords. We’ll use forward and backward crosspicking rolls along with some nice chord embellishments and fills. Then, in the second arrangement, we’ll travel up the guitar neck and incorporate crosspicking over alternate chord voicings. After you learn the crosspicking guitar breaks, practice your bluegrass crosspicking over our “Banks of the Ohio” backing track in C.

Overview

Arrangement 1

Video 1 – Playthrough with Tablature

Video 2 – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Breakdown – Measures 1 through 5
07:05 min	Breakdown – Measures 6 through 9
11:09 min	Breakdown – Measures 10 through 13
15:35 min	Breakdown – Measures 14 through 17
18:29 min	Practice With Me

Arrangement 2

Video 1 – Playthrough with Tablature

Video 2 – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Breakdown – Measures 1 through 5
06:09 min	Breakdown – Measures 6 through 9
11:10 min	Breakdown – Measures 10 through 13
16:19 min	Breakdown – Measures 14 through 17
18:07 min	Easier Option for Transitioning Down the Neck
21:07 min	Practice With Me

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Arrangement 1 Tablature

Arrangement 2 Tablature

St. Anne’s Reel

April 23, 2022February 20, 2019 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0165

“St. Anne’s Reel” is a traditional French-Canadian tune in the public domain that was made popular by Joseph Allard in the 1930s. This song was originally played on the fiddle but it has become a favorite flatpicking tune of guitarists at bluegrass jams.

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a traditional melody for “St. Anne’s Reel” on guitar. We’ll work through two different flatpicking guitar arrangements with tablature. The first arrangement will be played at a higher octave and it will work up the guitar neck on the B and E strings. The second arrangement has a nice low-pitched sound that will turn some heads at your next bluegrass jam. After you learn the guitar breaks, practice your bluegrass flatpicking over our “St. Anne’s Reel” backing track in D.

Overview

Arrangement 1

Video 1 – Playthrough with Tablature

Video 2 – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Breakdown – Measures 1 through 5
05:34 min	Breakdown – Measures 6 through 9
08:36 min	Breakdown – Measures 10 through 17
10:38 min	Practice the A Part
11:49 min	Breakdown – Measures 18 through 21
17:11 min	Breakdown – Measures 22 through 25
19:03 min	Breakdown – Measures 26 through 33
20:41 min	Practice the B Part

Arrangement 2

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Arrangement 1 Tablature

Arrangement 2 Tablature