Re: The story behind Ashokan Farewell
Jay's tune did for the Civil War mini-series (and general interest in the Civil War) what the OBWAT soundtrack did for "bluegrass". It's a simple, yet elegant tune. For this beginner player, it's slower tempo and the way it lays out on the fingerboard make it a quick learn that you can make sound better through dynamics and flourishes as you improve.
This is a favorite of mine to play. You can play it solo and just enjoy having a fully fleshed mandolin tune to relax too while making real music.
Jamie
There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith, 1865 - 1946
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