Norman Blake: Still Keepin’ It Real. “He was a real great entry into bluegrass because it was just easy access, the sound of it, his voice and everything. Norman was a little more a connoisseur’s version of that. The record Back Home in Sulphur Springs was kind of mind-blowing. It wasn’t bluegrass, it wasn’t old-timey. Flatpicked Guitar Music tablature and links to artists who play Old-time and Bluegrass. We primarily play traditional fiddle tunes, Bluegrass, Old-time, and a little Celtic and Blues. Norman Blake and Tut Taylor: 'Flatpickin' in the Kitchen'. Tree whose roots had become partially anchored to the bottom of the stream bed.
Hey Jack,
The A part is really close. I'm just being a stickler here, because what you're playing totally works, but I believe you're leaving out the second 'drone' double stop (2nd 16th note of 2nd beat of first full measure--check in the tab). That one missing doublestop shifts everything behind it foreward one 16th note. If you add that back in it'll add a cool extra layer of syncopation and I think it'll actually be easier too!
For the B part, you're right--it does get off the rails a touch from the melody. With any situation like this where you might feel more lost my main advice is make sure that you can sing it. My variation of playing it low is actually quite close to the original way I showed the melody in the earlier lesson, just down an octave. So let that be your guide. It's the melody down an octave with a couple of extra bass runs. Nothing too crazy (unlike the A part which is a little more out). Make sure you can sing it along with me playing it. Then put it on the guitar. Also, try practicing this with the metronome as well. Get the metronome clicking in 4/4 where the first beat of the measure is accentuated. That'll help keep things honest.
Good luck and please, if you would, upload another video once you feel like you've made some progress.
Chris
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2-DVD Set. Instructional/Guitar/DVD. Bluegrass. DVD. Homespun #DVDBLAGT23. Published by Homespun (HL.641613).
2-DVD Set. Instructional/Guitar/DVD. Bluegrass. DVD. Homespun #DVDBLAGT23. Published by Homespun (HL.641613).
Item Number: HL.641613
ISBN 1932537112. 5.25x7.5 inches.
In his illustrious career, Norman Blake has toured and/or recorded with June Carter, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, John Hartford, Joan Baez, Tony Rice, Bob Dylan and numerous others.
DVD One – Songs, Instrumentals and Styles: Legendary guitarist Norman Blake teaches flatpicking fundamentals and a variety of bluegrass and old-time country guitar techniques. He explores arrangements for six favorite songs and instrumentals from his repertoire, discussing back-up technique, use of the capo, special tuning and lots more. Songs: Whiskey Before Breakfast • Gray Coat Soldiers • Prettiest Little Girl in the County • The Wreck of the Old '97 • and more. Features Nancy Blake on second guitar. 90-MIN DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
DVD Two – Ten Stellar Songs and Instrumentals: His impeccable taste and sure touch have inspired countless folk, bluegrass and country players. On this fascinating video, Norman demonstrates musical ideas, playing techniques and ten traditional and original songs and instrumentals taken from his vast repertoire: Coming Down from Rising Fawn • Caperton Ferry • Uncle Joe (Miss McLeod's Reel) • Old Virginia Reel • Coleman's March • New Century Hornpipe • Jimmy in the Swamp • Church Street Blues • Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents • and Hobo's Last Ride. 90-MIN. DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.
DVD One – Songs, Instrumentals and Styles: Legendary guitarist Norman Blake teaches flatpicking fundamentals and a variety of bluegrass and old-time country guitar techniques. He explores arrangements for six favorite songs and instrumentals from his repertoire, discussing back-up technique, use of the capo, special tuning and lots more. Songs: Whiskey Before Breakfast • Gray Coat Soldiers • Prettiest Little Girl in the County • The Wreck of the Old '97 • and more. Features Nancy Blake on second guitar. 90-MIN DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
DVD Two – Ten Stellar Songs and Instrumentals: His impeccable taste and sure touch have inspired countless folk, bluegrass and country players. On this fascinating video, Norman demonstrates musical ideas, playing techniques and ten traditional and original songs and instrumentals taken from his vast repertoire: Coming Down from Rising Fawn • Caperton Ferry • Uncle Joe (Miss McLeod's Reel) • Old Virginia Reel • Coleman's March • New Century Hornpipe • Jimmy in the Swamp • Church Street Blues • Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents • and Hobo's Last Ride. 90-MIN. DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.
Guitar
2-DVD Set. Instructional/Guitar/DVD. Bluegrass. DVD. Homespun #DVDBLAGT23. Published by Homespun (HL.641613).
2-DVD Set. Instructional/Guitar/DVD. Bluegrass. DVD. Homespun #DVDBLAGT23. Published by Homespun (HL.641613).
Item Number: HL.641613
ISBN 1932537112. 5.25x7.5 inches.
In his illustrious career, Norman Blake has toured and/or recorded with June Carter, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, John Hartford, Joan Baez, Tony Rice, Bob Dylan and numerous others.
DVD One – Songs, Instrumentals and Styles: Legendary guitarist Norman Blake teaches flatpicking fundamentals and a variety of bluegrass and old-time country guitar techniques. He explores arrangements for six favorite songs and instrumentals from his repertoire, discussing back-up technique, use of the capo, special tuning and lots more. Songs: Whiskey Before Breakfast • Gray Coat Soldiers • Prettiest Little Girl in the County • The Wreck of the Old '97 • and more. Features Nancy Blake on second guitar. 90-MIN DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
DVD Two – Ten Stellar Songs and Instrumentals: His impeccable taste and sure touch have inspired countless folk, bluegrass and country players. On this fascinating video, Norman demonstrates musical ideas, playing techniques and ten traditional and original songs and instrumentals taken from his vast repertoire: Coming Down from Rising Fawn • Caperton Ferry • Uncle Joe (Miss McLeod's Reel) • Old Virginia Reel • Coleman's March • New Century Hornpipe • Jimmy in the Swamp • Church Street Blues • Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents • and Hobo's Last Ride. 90-MIN. DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.
DVD One – Songs, Instrumentals and Styles: Legendary guitarist Norman Blake teaches flatpicking fundamentals and a variety of bluegrass and old-time country guitar techniques. He explores arrangements for six favorite songs and instrumentals from his repertoire, discussing back-up technique, use of the capo, special tuning and lots more. Songs: Whiskey Before Breakfast • Gray Coat Soldiers • Prettiest Little Girl in the County • The Wreck of the Old '97 • and more. Features Nancy Blake on second guitar. 90-MIN DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • EARLY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
DVD Two – Ten Stellar Songs and Instrumentals: His impeccable taste and sure touch have inspired countless folk, bluegrass and country players. On this fascinating video, Norman demonstrates musical ideas, playing techniques and ten traditional and original songs and instrumentals taken from his vast repertoire: Coming Down from Rising Fawn • Caperton Ferry • Uncle Joe (Miss McLeod's Reel) • Old Virginia Reel • Coleman's March • New Century Hornpipe • Jimmy in the Swamp • Church Street Blues • Give Me Back My Fifteen Cents • and Hobo's Last Ride. 90-MIN. DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC + TAB • INTERMEDIATE LEVEL.