Swannanoa Waltz, Part 2: Adding Layers

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

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Swannanoa Waltz

Swannanoa Waltz, Part 1: Melody

Swannanoa Waltz, Part 2: Adding Layers

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Swannanoa Waltz, Part 2: Adding Layers

In this video, you’ll learn to add hammer-ons, double-stringing, and pulses to the melody of both parts of “Swannanoa Waltz.” Chad also talks about getting an old-time tone by adding a little pressure to your bow and slowing it down a bit, so you’re kind of dragging the bow across the strings. He also shows you how you can play the tune in ADAE tuning, and how to adjust your fingering on the lowest string when you do.

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