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Here is a medium tempo demonstration of the quintessential flatpicking tune. This is based off Doc Watson's original recording in the key of D (capo 2nd). Apart from Doc most people generally play the tune in the key of A.
Disclaimer: As with all my videos I do not have any tab available. I believe learning by ear is the only way to fully grasp the intricate timing of old time fiddle tunes.
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Scott Joplin was the King of Ragtime, and I thought it was interesting to post a pianola roll of one of his compositions, made at the beginning of the 20th century. This roll, attributed to Joplin, is probably played by a pianist from his entourage (who remained uncredited however).