UCL1 - WEEK 2
​DEM BONES

As we head into October you will explore some of the more spookier song repertoire starting with DEM BONES.

This song was composed by the Johnson brothers back in the 1920s and first released by The Famous Myers Jubilee Singers in 1928. Both a long biblical version and a shortened simplified, child friendly version of the song are widely known. You will explore a simplified version but with a key change! More on changing keys at level 2.

​For now check out the Delta Rhythm Boys and all those key changes ... 

PDF DOWNLOADS

Download your appropriate DEM BONES PDF and download the CAGE FINGER PICKING PDF - which is suitable for both right or left handed players.
Have a listen to the track to hear what the strumming pattern sounds like with the vocals. 
Now have a listen to what the CAGE picking pattern sounds like on its own with the songs chord sequence. 
Download the Mp3 for all parts together and practice jamming along!

VIDEO TUTORIALS

FINGER GYM @ 70BPM​

Make sure you begin your home practice with a few stretches followed by a finger gym warm up!
This video explains how to play the chord progressions found in the song. 
Interested in finger picking your way through the song? Check out this video.
This video contains the full song play along - try out both strumming and finger picking or stick to one for now!
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