In this fast acoustic guitar video lesson, Elixir Strings artist Shawn Persinger gives an intro to bluegrass picking by taking the melody to conventional Irish fiddle tune Red Haired Boy and breaking it down into A and B sections. Showing both “straight” and embellished approaches to the tune, Shawn provides some fantastic pointers regarding how to approach the tune, tossing in some Tony Rice and Doc Watson-style licks. Download tab: https://bit.ly/3nvaNRQ

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Bluegrass flatpicking on acoustic guitar is a fun obstacle no matter what design you usually play. Working to combine speed and accuracy with elaborate tunes is an excellent exercise and a valuable skill for those participating in standard music sessions, or simply aiming to enhance their playing overall.

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