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Wildwood Flower

beginner

Carter Family · Key of C · 4/4 time

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Key

C

Tempo

100 BPM

Speed

Medium

Tuning

Standard

About This Tune

One of the most iconic songs in country and bluegrass music. A perfect starting point for any flatpicker learning to play melody on guitar.

History & Background

Originally recorded by the Carter Family in 1928, 'Wildwood Flower' became one of the best-selling country records of its era. Maybelle Carter's guitar work on this song essentially invented the 'Carter scratch' style that influenced generations of flatpickers. The melody is played on the bass strings while strumming chords, making it an ideal tune for learning the fundamentals of flatpicking.

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Quick Reference
Difficulty
beginner
Key
C
Tempo
Medium (100 BPM)
Time Signature
4/4
Tuning
Standard