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Bluegrass Jam Along

Matt Hutchinsonbluegrassjamalong.com

The IBMA Award winning podcast for anyone and everyone who loves bluegrass. 

Free fiddle tune backing tracks and interviews with amazing people from the world of bluegrass. 

For every tune we give you four brand new tracks: 

- Backup 4 times through (you play the tune or improvise breaks)
- Tune 4 times through (you play backup)
- ‘Jam Along’ (4 complete run throughs, alternating backup and tune)
- Full performance

For more info and chord charts, visit https://bluegrassjamalong.com. Hope you find these tracks useful (and thanks for listening!) - Matt

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Episodes

Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Further Into the Fire (G 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Further Into the Fire and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:33 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart, just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to inc...

Jun 10, 20215 minEp. 40

Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Further Into the Fire (G 75 bpm) - Performance

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Further Into the Fire. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just want to be able to listen a few times to the whole thing. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done and jam along! If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), head to blue...

Jun 09, 20214 minEp. 47

Arkansas Traveler (D 75 bpm) - Jam Along

This week we're jamming along to Arkansas Traveler and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, then the melody, then we keep swapping. It's four times through in the key of D at 75 bpm - I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the 2nd fret . backing track starts at 00:40 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (either in D or in C for guitarists), just head to bluegrassjamalong....

May 27, 20218 minEp. 39

Arkansas Traveler (D 75 bpm) - You Play Lead

This week we're jamming along to Arkansas Traveler and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of D at 75 bpm - I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the 2nd fret . backing track starts at 00:40 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (either in D or in C for guitarists), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send...

May 27, 20215 minEp. 38

Arkansas Traveler (D 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to Arkansas Traveler and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of D at 75 bpm - I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the 2nd fret . backing track starts at 00:39 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (either in D or in C for guitarists), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com ...

May 27, 20215 minEp. 37

Arkansas Traveller (D 75 bpm) - Performance

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Arkansas Traveller. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just want to be able to listen a few times to the whole thing. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done and jam along! If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message ...

May 26, 20214 minEp. 48

Mini Jam #2 - 3 tunes at 75bpm

This week we've got something a little different for you. This is the second in a series of 'mini jams', which I'm putting together to feel a bit more like playing at a real jam. That means we're playing 3 tunes back to back instead of focussing on just one. This week's tunes are: Blackberry Blossom in G (starts at 1:07) Cherokee Shuffle in A (starts at 8:36) Billy in the Lowground in C (starts at 16:43) We're taking it steady at 75bpm and each tune follows our regular 'jam along' format. That m...

May 19, 202125 minEp. 36

Angeline the Baker (D 75 bpm) - Jam Along

This week we're jamming along to Angeline the Baker and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, followed by the melody then we keep swapping. It's four times through in the key of D at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:49 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Al...

May 14, 20219 minEp. 35

Angeline the Baker (D 75 bpm) - You Play Lead

This week we're jamming along to Angeline the Baker and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of D at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:41 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't fo...

May 14, 20215 minEp. 34

Angeline the Baker (D 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to Angeline the Baker and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of D at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:32 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don'...

May 14, 20215 minEp. 33

Salt Creek (A 75 bpm) - Jam Along

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Salt Creek and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, then swap to the melody and we take turns four times through. We're in the key of A at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:58 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass...

May 04, 20219 minEp. 32

Salt Creek (A 75 bpm) - You Play Lead

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Salt Creek and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the melody. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:47 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along...

May 04, 20215 minEp. 31

Salt Creek (A 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Salt Creek and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:43 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Alo...

May 04, 20215 minEp. 30

Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms (G 75 bpm) - Jam Along

This week we're jamming along to the classic song Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the 'jam along' track where I play backup, followed by the melody, then we run through another three times. We're in the key of G at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:49 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send...

Apr 27, 20216 minEp. 29

Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms (G 75 bpm) - You Play Lead

This week we're jamming along to the classic song Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune and take breaks. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 1:04 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a...

Apr 27, 20214 minEp. 28

Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms (G 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to the classic song Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:52 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to...

Apr 27, 20214 minEp. 27

Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms (G 75 bpm) - Performance

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just want to be able to listen a few times to the whole thing. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done and jam along! If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send ...

Apr 26, 20212 minEp. 52

Billy in the Lowground (C 75 bpm) - Jam Along

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Billy in the Lowground and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, then the tune and we swap over. It's four times through in the key of C at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 1:02 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass ...

Apr 22, 20219 minEp. 26

Billy in the Lowground (C 75 bpm) - You Play Lead

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Billy in the Lowground and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of C at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:49 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't for...

Apr 22, 20215 minEp. 25

Billy in the Lowground (C 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Billy in the Lowground and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play the tune so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of C at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:44 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't for...

Apr 22, 20215 minEp. 24

Cherokee Shuffle (A 75 bpm) - Jam Along

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Cherokee Shuffle and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, then the tune and we swap over. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm and I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the second fret. backing track starts at 00:49 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just hea...

Apr 15, 20219 minEp. 23

Cherokee Shuffle (A 75 bpm) - You Play Lead

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Cherokee Shuffle and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm and I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the second fret. backing track starts at 00:42 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong...

Apr 15, 20216 minEp. 22

Cherokee Shuffle (A 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Cherokee Shuffle and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play the tune so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm and I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the second fret. backing track starts at 00:38 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong...

Apr 15, 20216 minEp. 21

Blackberry Blossom (G 75 bpm) - Jam Along

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Blackberry Blossom and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This episode is the 'jam along' track, where I play backup and you play lead, then we swap over and repeat another three times. It's in the key of G at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 1:11 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send...

Apr 08, 20219 minEp. 20

Blackberry Blossom (G 75 bpm) - You Play Lead

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Blackberry Blossom and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:44 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget ...

Apr 08, 20215 minEp. 19

Blackberry Blossom (G 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Blackberry Blossom and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play the tune so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. backing track starts at 00:40 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget ...

Apr 08, 20215 minEp. 18

Blackberry Blossom (G 75 bpm) - Performance

This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Blackberry Blossom. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just want to be able to listen a few times to the whole thing. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done and jam along! If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), head to bluegrassjamalong.com Send a message ...

Apr 07, 20214 minEp. 51

Mini Jam #1 - 3 tunes at 75bpm

This week we've got something a little different for you. This is the first in a series of 'mini jams', which I'm putting together to feel a bit more like playing at a real jam. That means we're playing 3 tunes back to back instead of focussing on just one. This week's tunes are: Whiskey Before Breakfast in D (starts at 1:11) Soldier's Joy in D (starts at 8:31) Red Haired Boy in A (starts at 15:58) We're taking it steady at 75bpm and each tune follows our regular 'jam along' format. That means I...

Apr 07, 202125 minEp. 17

St Anne's Reel (D 75 bpm) - Jam Along

Thanks for listening to Bluegrass Jam Along, the podcast for anyone, and everyone, who plays bluegrass. This week we're jamming along to the classic tune St Anne's Reel and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This episode is the 'jam along' track, where I play backup and you play lead, then we swap over and repeat another three times. We're in the key of D at 75 bpm and I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the second fret. backing track starts at 00:53 Don't forget to che...

Apr 02, 20219 minEp. 16

St Anne's Reel (D 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm

Thanks for listening to Bluegrass Jam Along, the podcast for anyone, and everyone, who plays bluegrass. This week we're jamming along to the classic tune St Anne's Reel and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play the tune so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of D at 75 bpm. I'm playing it on guitar with a capo at the second fret. backing track starts at 00:40 Don't forget to check out the other two episodes when you're done. If you...

Apr 02, 20215 minEp. 15
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