I’m Traveling On and On

from: Monroe-Style Mandolin with Mike Compton

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Learn traditional bluegrass-style mandolin as exemplified by the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe, with original transcribed solos and tips on reproducing Monroe’s sound, rhythm, and feel.

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TENNESSEE BLUES

Learn the “fancy high part” (all the way up the 15th fret) of “Tennessee Blues” in this video. Mike takes it apart phrase by phrase, showing you the best way to finger the high notes. You’ll also learn the shorter A section, which features sliding double stops up the neck, and some variations on the regular A section. (For full transcription, see Part 1.)

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I’M TRAVELING ON AND ON

I’m Traveling On and On

“I’m Traveling On and On” Play-Along Track

I’m Traveling On and On

Bill Monroe’s solo on the gospel song “I’m Traveling On and On” (recorded in 1947) is very similar to his solo on “Shine Hallelujah Shine,” a kind of stock gospel solo in the key of A. Monroe’s solo is based more on the chord shapes than a specific melody line. Mike shows you the “I’m Traveling On and On” solo phrase by phrase, starting with an intro/turnaround Monroe plays to begin the song.

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