Freightline Rag

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Learn “Freightline Rag”, a fast and fun fingerpicking tune inspired by the thumb-picking styles of Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel. The tune features a driving alternating bass, classic ragtime phrasing, and plenty of energetic guitar licks and even some jazz lines!

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• 56 minute video lesson
• Detailed TABs and notation with indications for both hands

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    Chris Lupton 5mo ago

    Thanks for this one Emil. I've really enjoyed working on it. When I first heard it - i thought it sounded way too hard! But the way you have broken it down in detail and been so specific with the tab has really made it achievable. Still some way to go - but will get there!

  • Emil Ernebro
    Emil Ernebro 6mo ago

    Hello everyone! Hope you'll enjoy this lesson! Let me know if you have any questions whatsoever - I can respond here in the comments. You can also attach videos here if you have specific questions on certain parts of the song etc.. I can respond in videos as well - love these new features on the site! :) /E

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“Thank you for posting this fabulous tutorial and rendition of this timeless classic. A healing song to hear you play it, but then being given instructions on how to play it, is above and beyond. Thank you. The harp like harmonics are heavenly and adds to setting this version apart from all others. You are a man of endless talent and a man of your word, for doing this. Blessings to you.”
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