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Learn to Play "I Had But 50 Cents"

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Today’s excerpt from Traditional Songs with Jody Stecher invites you to play the first eight measures of “I Had But 50 Cents.”

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Play the Spanish Classical Miniature “Lágrima”

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Study one of classical guitar’s most enduring works from Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega.

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Flatpick the Fiddle Tune "Blackberry Blossom"

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Play the first eight bars from this popular bluegrass and old-time tune.

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Play McCartney's Fingerpicking Pattern from "Yesterday"

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Try this short exercise to get your fingers ready to play the Beatles' hit.

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Enhancing the Alternating Bass with Passing Tones

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Enhancing the Alternating Bass with Passing Tones
Passing tones can add emphasis to chord changes and create a more contoured bass line. See them at work in today’s excerpt from The Alex de Grassi Fingerstyle Guitar Method.

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