Billy Strings vs The Hardest Bluegrass Tune Ever Written

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Billy Strings sits down with his teacher Robb to break down one of the toughest bluegrass tunes ever written. In the process they break down the playing of Tony Rice -- from tone to touch, to the subtle moves that redefined acoustic guitar. If you’re a flatpicker, this is essential viewing.

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📍 Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Winterhawk Recording 1990
7:56 - Theory Breakdown of Fishscale
11:57 - Billy and Robb Play Fishscale
16:55 - Tony's Technique Influence on Billy
30:17 - Billy and Robb Play Bye Bye Blues

📸 Filmed at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, TN
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Guests: Billy Strings, Robb Cappelletto
Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague
Production Manager and Design: Aly Jordan
Video: Richard Handley, Zane Dumont
Audio Lead: Keith Cypert
Editors: Carl Reeverts, Clayton Hopkins

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Tony Rice Unit - Fish Scale - Winterhawk - 1990
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