How to Play Red Haired Boy

A jam favorite

Learn how to play the tune Red Haired Boy and add variations with the lick-switcher.

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Overview and A Section

Putting First Things First

Red Haired boy is a jam standard and beautiful fiddle tune. We’ll dive into the A section and B section and go over key points. Then, we’ll check out a few licks, analyzing the technique required a...
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Creating Variations in the A section

Spicing it Up

After you’ve gained a hold on the A section, you might want to learn some new licks to add some variation to what you already know. Let’s take a look at a few examples. Checkout the lick labeled B...
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B Section

A new section, with some familiar measures

If you notice the only difference between the A section and the B section is the first measure! Crazy right? This is why efficient practice is so important. Before you learn a new piece, scan over ...
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Creating Variations in the B Section

A Little Something Extra

There are several different licks available in the B section, we’ll take a look at a couple and talk about the technique involved in playing them. Firstly, let’s look at the cross picking lick for ...
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Rhythm Snapshot

A Quick Look at Playing Backup

The rhythm for Red-Haired Boy is as unique as the melody. The quick C and movement to the F chord creates a great sound. Make sure you have checked out the lesson paths for the basic chords. ...
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Where to Now?

Next Steps

Ok, now you’ve tackled all that is Red-Haired Boy and you’re wondering what you should do next. If you want to learn the advanced version of Red-Haired Boy, which is based on an arrangement by mast...