Shaker March, Part 3: Chords

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“Inverness” comes from fiddler/mandolinist John Mailander, who recorded it on his album Walking Distance. It’s a beautiful, contemplative melody that alternates measures of 6/4 and 4/4. Joe walks you through the second part of “Inverness” in this video.

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Shaker March

Shaker March, Part 1

Shaker March, Part 2

Shaker March, Part 3: Chords

Shaker March, Part 4: Mandolin/Octave Mandolin Performance

“Shaker March” Mandolin Play-Along Track

“Shaker March” Octave Mandolin Play-Along Track

Shaker March, Part 3: Chords

Joe shows you some chord options for “Shakers March” in this video, and demonstrates how different chord choices evoke different different feelings when played against the melody.

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