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Bill Cheatham- Melody

mandolin beginner

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Not gonna lie, Bill Cheatham can be an intimidator. BUT, we can learn that rascal when we break it down to the basics. Let's remove the fluff for a while to get this melody under our belt, then we can begin improvising later–Mr. Bill won't mind a bit!

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  1. FifthStringFred

    ♥ 8

    Got about 80% of this one down but the third measure keeps tripping me. Anybody else find that part awkward at speed?

  2. Lou Ann Prater

    ♥ 2

    I had that exact problem. Turned out my thumb was anchoring in the wrong spot.

  3. Ben Clark Instructor

    ♥ 25

    Try measure 3 on its own at half tempo, and keep your right hand rolling even when the left hand is behind. The right hand is the metronome.

  4. Theresa Nickels

    ♥ 1

    Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.

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