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Whiskey Before Breakfast
advancedTraditional · Key of D · 4/4 time
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About This Tune
A Canadian fiddle tune adopted by the bluegrass world. Demands fast alternate picking, clean string crossing, and the ability to maintain groove at high speed.
History & Background
A tune from the Canadian old-time fiddle tradition that became widely popular in bluegrass and folk circles. The D major melody sits beautifully on the guitar and has been recorded by countless artists. Despite its playful name, the tune is a serious technical challenge that tests a picker's speed, stamina, and precision.
canadianfiddle tunespeedalternate picking
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