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	1. Dublin Lasses (#6904) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) This piece is in the key of F instead of the more usual A, D or G. That means harder chords if you're doing your own. Otherwise, it's tuneful and not all that hard to play. Bluegrass · Intermediate · 10051 Hits · 4.89/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	2. Money Musk (#6562) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) A well-known reel translated from a book of fiddle tunes. Bluegrass · Beginner · 13016 Hits · 4.80/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 8/12/2006

	3. Pop Goes The Weasel (#7486) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Same tune as the children's song...but this was in an old book of fiddle tunes for dancing. Easy and fun! Bluegrass · Beginner · 6979 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 5/20/2006

	4. Paddy Handly's Goose (#6709) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Reel--another dance tune. This one has an unusual rhythmical pattern in the melody in the second part that makes it fun to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 5018 Hits · 5.00/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	5. Rakes Of Kildare (#6700) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) An Irish jig, very tuneful. Bluegrass · Beginner · 8829 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/12/2006

	6. My Pretty, Fair Maid (#6730) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another easy jig for you! Bluegrass · Beginner · 6664 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	7. Ride A Mile (#6797) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) A jig. This one has a fun little rhythm to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 6204 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	8. The Jolly Seven (#6871) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another easy reel to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4644 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	9. Once Upon My Cheek (#6639) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another old-timey reel transcribed from a book of old fiddle tunes. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4413 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	10. The Tin-Ware Lass (#6698) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Easy and tuneful reel. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4243 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	11. Playing The Pilgrim Song (#12141) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) Good licks from live performance. Bluegrass · Intermediate · 1462 Hits · 5.00/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 7/22/2012

	12. Tullochgorum (#6889) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Scottish reel. This is in a typical Scottish note pattern of dotted 8th and 16th. Think of it as good practice for learning funk. :-) Bluegrass · Intermediate · 6234 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	13. The Alhambra (#6697) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another reel originally for the fiddle. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4405 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	14. The Drink Of Brandy (#6876) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another jig, this one with a slightly different format. Bluegrass · Beginner · 4134 Hits · 5.00/5 (1 rating) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	15. Wildwood Flower (#11877) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) NOT the usual Clarence White version! Bluegrass · Intermediate · 13479 Hits · 4.92/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 6/28/2012

	16. Bluegrass Licks (#11575) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) A compendium of bluegrass licks. Bluegrass · Intermediate · 94947 Hits · 4.91/5 (87 ratings) · Last modified: 10/8/2007

	17. Beaumont Rag (#11579) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) If you ever learn one rag (apart from Black Mountain) let it be this one! Bluegrass · Intermediate · 16580 Hits · 4.82/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 3/8/2007

	18. Banks Of The Ohio (#11694) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) Carter-style picking, beginner to advanced. Bluegrass · Beginner · 27994 Hits · 4.82/5 (22 ratings) · Last modified: 7/25/2012

	19. Fisher's Hornpipe (#8006) by Jeff Mcnair (455) Here's another popular tune at bluegrass jams. key of D. Bluegrass · Intermediate · 14030 Hits · 4.77/5 (13 ratings) · Last modified: 4/27/2004

	20. Morton's (#6875) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another easy and tuneful reel. Bluegrass · Beginner · 5283 Hits · 4.75/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	21. Irish Washerwoman (#6624) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) An easy to play old Irish jig. Also known as "Irish Wash Woman" Bluegrass · Beginner · 14385 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/12/2006

	22. The Primrose Lass (#6877) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) Another easy and tuneful reel from a book of old time dances and fiddle tunes. Bluegrass · Beginner · 3922 Hits · 4.67/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	23. Banjo Style Fingerpicking For Guitar (#2456) by Tommy Cameron (813) Learn some techniques that banjo players use to get that fluid, rolling fingerpicking sound, and play them on guitar. Bluegrass · Intermediate · 148092 Hits · 4.66/5 (164 ratings) · Last modified: 2/22/2001

	24. Dusty Miller (#11608) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) This is my version of an old fiddle tune. Bluegrass · Advanced · 6112 Hits · 4.62/5 (8 ratings) · Last modified: 9/22/2008

	25. Floating (#11609) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) What 'floating' is. Bluegrass · Beginner · 8038 Hits · 4.60/5 (5 ratings) · Last modified: 10/10/2008

	26. Maid Of Athens (#6563) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) A reel transcribed from a book of fiddle tunes. Bluegrass · Beginner · 5448 Hits · 4.57/5 (7 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	27. The Cock And Hen (#6765) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) This jig is easy to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 5241 Hits · 4.50/5 (2 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	28. A Whiskey Before Breakfast (#4956) by Rom Tommy (420) This is a cool flatpicking tune. Learn each part then play with a friend. A classic! Bluegrass · Intermediate · 151057 Hits · 4.48/5 (86 ratings) · Last modified: 1/8/2005

	29. Difinitive Bluegrass Lick (#10596) by Christopher Bond (287) A lifetime of bluegrass study in 6 measures. Bluegrass · Expert · 12800 Hits · 4.45/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 1/13/2006

	30. Devil's Dream (#6547) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) This is the melody of an old, easy to play, and very popular, reel. Bluegrass · Beginner · 35787 Hits · 4.42/5 (26 ratings) · Last modified: 5/21/2006

	31. Pick And Strum (#5379) by Tom Bryant (202) Simple, beginner pick and strum. Bluegrass · Beginner · 9180 Hits · 4.33/5 (9 ratings) · Last modified: 10/20/2002

	32. Boys Of Bluehill (#11565) by Alfred Scoggins (4574) A nice Irish hornpipe, and good to play. Bluegrass · Intermediate · 3946 Hits · 4.33/5 (6 ratings) · Last modified: 10/8/2007

	33. The Unfortunate Rake (#6654) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) A very tuneful jig. Bluegrass · Beginner · 5808 Hits · 4.33/5 (3 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	34. Black Mountain Rag (#4971) by Tom Bryant (202) This is a classic bluegrass tune. Bluegrass · Intermediate · 47060 Hits · 4.28/5 (54 ratings) · Last modified: 10/20/2002

	35. Bon Dundee (#5182) by Tom Bryant (202) This may be more along the lines of a Celtic sound. What do you think? Bluegrass · Intermediate · 9750 Hits · 4.27/5 (11 ratings) · Last modified: 9/8/2002

	36. Connaught Man's Ramble (#6641) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) A tuneful jig that's not hard to play. Bluegrass · Beginner · 16152 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/12/2006

	37. Lark In The Morning (#6575) by Rowan Chisholm (1708) More old dance music...this one is a jig. Bluegrass · Beginner · 6532 Hits · 4.25/5 (4 ratings) · Last modified: 8/30/2006

	38. Wildwood Flower (#5656) by Daniel Lawing (312) Classic Bluegrass song by the Carter Family Bluegrass · Intermediate · 20614 Hits · 4.13/5 (31 ratings) · Last modified: 7/25/2003

	39. A Tribute To Clarence White (#5635) by Rom Tommy (420) One of the greats. If you never heard of Clarence White, you should check this out! Bluegrass · Intermediate · 62957 Hits · 4.10/5 (62 ratings) · Last modified: 12/1/2002

	40. Bluegrassy Run (#5380) by Tom Bryant (202) Sounds bluegrass to me. Bluegrass · Beginner · 28103 Hits · 4.08/5 (12 ratings) · Last modified: 11/14/2002