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Alternate Chords: Finding New Ways to Backup Old Tunes

Alternate Chords: Finding New Ways to Backup Old Tunes

by Christine | May 1, 2026 | Instructional Resources

In the May 2026 issue of the Bluegrass Breakdown, CBA Music Camps Director Adam Roszkiewicz shared his perspectives on spicing up bluegrass chords with this delightful take on “Tennessee Waltz.” You can read the accompanying article, and see tab notation...
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