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Lick #3

Rhythm in the Lead

This lick has such a cool rhythmic identity. It's quintessential Bill Monroe. Pay close attention to the pick direction in the tab. Especially for the fast part. Keep your middle finger down on the fourth fret the whole time. Once again, efficiency is key for speed.

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Next up, another Great Monroe lick. This one has a whirlwind of notes, but also uses space to create suspense.