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Man of Constant Sorrow

April 11, 2025April 22, 2020 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0120

“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!

Lesson Overview

Song Intro

Part 1 – Slow Playthrough of Intro with Tablature

Part 2 – Fast Playthrough of Intro with Tablature

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Part 3 – Full Breakdown of Intro

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Part 4 – Easier Way to Play the Intro

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Guitar Solo Break

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Rhythm Breakdown

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

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Chord Charts

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Chords & Lyrics Song Intro TAB Guitar Solo TAB Bonus Guitar Solo TAB Woodtone Strings

Sunny Side of the Mountain Flatpicking Guitar Solo

April 11, 2025December 5, 2019 by Devin

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Lesson ID: A0177

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a country and bluegrass flatpicking guitar solo that you can practice over a chord progression from the old classic song “Sunny Side of the Mountain” by Harry C. McAuliffe and Bobby Gregory. “Sunny Side of the Mountain” was first recorded by Hank Snow and it has been recorded by several other country and bluegrass artists over the years. “Sunny Side of the Mountain” is also a really popular song to play at bluegrass jams.

The guitar solo that we’re learning today is challenging but it is doable for newer pickers if you slow it down a bit. Overall, this solo has a really nice melody and it is loaded with some hot bluegrass licks that will help improve your flatpicking accuracy and speed.

Overview

Playthrough with Tablature

Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Measures 1 through 5
08:49 min	Measures 6 through 9
14:08 min	Measures 10 through 13
18:01 min	Practice the First Half of the Solo
19:22 min	Measures 14 through 17
24:44 min	Measures 18 through 21
30:20 min	Measures 22 through 25
34:38 min	Practice the Second Half of the Solo

Practice Along

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Salt Creek

April 13, 2025June 13, 2019 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0171

“Salt Creek” is a popular bluegrass flatpicking tune that you’ll hear at bluegrass jams all the time. This song was originally titled “Salt River” and it was renamed by Bill Monroe in the 1960s to honor the actual Salt Creek in Indiana near the location of Monroe’s annual Bean Blossom Festival. This song has been recorded by several bluegrass artists over the years, including Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, Norman Blake, Clarence White, Billy Strings, and many others.

In this bluegrass guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play two flatpicking guitar solo breaks for “Salt Creek”. Both of the guitar solo breaks have a ton of momentum and they are loaded with some really nice bluegrass guitar licks. First we’ll play through each of the flatpicking guitar solos with guitar tablature. Then Devin will teach you each solo line by line and he’ll give you some helpful flatpicking tips along the way. The “Salt Creek” guitar tablature is available for download below the lesson videos.

Overview

Flatpicking Solo 1

Video 1 – Playthrough with Tablature

Video 2 – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Kickoff – Measures 1 through 4
03:27 min	A Part – Measures 5 through 8
08:55 min	A Part – Measures 9 through 12
14:06 min	A Part – Measures 13 through 16
15:52 min	A Part – Measures 17 through 20
18:47 min	Practice the A Part with Me
20:14 min	B Part – Measures 21 through 24
25:24 min	B Part – Measures 25 through 28
30:05 min	B Part – Measures 29 through 32
31:42 min	B Part – Measures 33 through 36
33:16 min	Practice the B Part with Me

Flatpicking Solo 2

Video 1 – Playthrough with Tablature

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Video 2 – Full Breakdown

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	A Part – Measures 1 through 4
03:09 min	A Part – Measures 5 through 8
08:46 min	A Part – Measures 9 through 12
10:17 min	A Part – Measures 13 through 16
16:01 min	Practice the A Part with Me
17:30 min	B Part – Measures 17 through 20
22:39 min	B Part – Measures 21 through 24
27:50 min	B Part – Measures 25 through 28
28:57 min	B Part – Measures 29 through 32
31:37 min	Practice the B Part with Me

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Chord Progression

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Flatpicking Solo 1 TAB Flatpicking Solo 2 TAB Woodtone Strings

Little Sadie

April 13, 2025May 10, 2019 by Devin

Lesson ID: A0169

In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play “Little Sadie” in the style of Doc Watson. First, we’ll work through the “Little Sadie” chord progression using traditional country & bluegrass strumming. Then, we’ll make the progression sound a little fancier with a Doc Watson style bass line walk and a fill riff. After we talk about the rhythm guitar, we’ll work through a couple rounds of the progression with vocals. Finally, we’ll cover three different guitar solo breaks for “Little Sadie” in the style of Doc Watson. The first guitar solo is the easiest and the last two are a little more difficult. Overall this must-know country & bluegrass song that will sound great at your next jam. Guitar tablature is available below the lesson videos.

Overview

Rhythm Guitar & Vocals

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Little Sadie Chord Progression
01:54 min	Chord Progression with Tablature
03:14 min	Doc Watson Style Bass Line Walk and Fill Riff
05:44 min	Chord Progression with Vocals

Solo 1

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Solo 2

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Solo 3

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Advanced Rhythm

Video Start Time	Lesson Topic
00:00 min	Video Overview
00:22 min	Strumming Pattern 1
00:50 min	Strumming Pattern 2
01:23 min	Strumming Pattern 3
03:07 min	Strumming Pattern 4
03:48 min	Strumming Pattern 5
04:41 min	Practice Progression – Measures 1 through 4
08:19 min	Practice Progression – Measures 5 through 8
10:15 min	Practice Progression – Measures 9 through 10
11:43 min	Practice the Progression with Me

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Guitar Solo 1 TAB Guitar Solo 2 TAB Guitar Solo 3 TAB Basic Rhythm TAB Advanced Rhythm TAB Woodtone Strings