“Sitting Alone in the Moonlight” Play-Along Track

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Learn traditional bluegrass-style mandolin as exemplified by the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe, with original transcribed solos and tips on reproducing Monroe’s sound, rhythm, and feel.

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SITTING ALONE IN THE MOONLIGHT

Sitting Alone in the Moonlight

“Sitting Alone in the Moonlight” Play-Along Track

Mike plays Bill Monroe’s 1954 solo to “Sitting Alone in the Moonlight” at a medium tempo so you can play along.

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