Soldier’s Joy, Part 1: Basic Melody

from: Beginning Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddle with Chad Manning

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Soldier’s Joy

Soldier’s Joy, Part 1: Basic Melody

Soldier’s Joy, Part 2: Variations

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Soldier’s Joy, Part 1: Basic Melody

“Soldier’s Joy” is a must-know fiddle classic. It has fairly simple basic melody that everyone elaborates on in their own way. In this lesson you’ll learn the most basic melody as well as a few variations you can play. “Soldier’s Joy” is in the key of D, so chad Chad starts by reminding you of the D scale and arpeggio and then breaks down the basic melody phrase by phrase. He also gives you some bowing tips and advice on string crossings and getting a solid tone on each note.

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