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Gold Rush

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Bill Monroe · Key of A · 4/4 time

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Key

A

Tempo

150 BPM

Speed

Fast

Tuning

Standard

About This Tune

A high-energy bluegrass instrumental with syncopated drive and demanding position shifts.

History & Background

Written by Bill Monroe, Gold Rush became a bluegrass favorite for its forward motion and strong melodic contour. Guitarists use it to develop clean attack, confident rhythm feel, and reliable transitions across the neck.

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Difficulty
advanced
Key
A
Tempo
Fast (150 BPM)
Time Signature
4/4
Tuning
Standard