How to Play "Cuckoo's Nest" Chords, Melody, and Solo /// Mandolin Lesson (Advanced)

First heard this one from Chris Thile on that self-titled Nickel Creek album a long time ago, and thought it would be a fun bluegrass fiddle tune to tackle with you all here on the channel! Check out this in-depth lesson where we'll learn the chords, melody, and an advanced worked out solo for further jam ideas on this one! Grab the PDF transcription and MP3 backing tracks over on my Patreon page at the link below:
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[@lucylindblommusic]

Great lesson! I love how you started the solo with a full measure pickup, sounds so good! And that solo...🔥

[@_ethanol_]

I wish I could play like this! I just started mandolin a few days ago

[@JamesWilliamHoughton]

Well, it’s the first step in the right direction!🎵

[@lowtone9]

That solo is crazy good! You must have been tempted to claim it was improvised. I would have.

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

Curious how you would approach Norman Blake's guitar/fiddle/cello version of this song, with the minor key A part

[@MultiStratoman]

I was wondering if you can do a lesson on 'Road To Spencer' by Ricky Skaggs.

[@DavidBenedictMandolin]

Ah, just heard that one recently! Cool tune!

[@dougwelch8098]

David, I am upright bassist & a new beginner to mando and your Patreon channel. Would you consider this lesson an advanced beginner or intermediate?

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