Black Mountain Rag

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.

Tab available at http://www.seanray.com

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• doc
• watson
• clarence
• white
• black
• mountain
• rag
• david
• grier
• sean
• ray

[bdm50]

Sean, is the tab exactly like you play it in the video (ending as well)? You're a good picker and teacher. I've learned a lot watching you but I'm going to need the tabs on this one. Thanks for sharing.

[ludwigtrap]

Yes, the tab is note for note including the intro potatoes all the way through the ending.

Thanks,

Sean

[gretch6120]

If I was to play this In A where would I place the capo ...????

[ludwigtrap]

Same fret..... 2nd, play out of the G position.

[mercydee]

Gracias por el enfoque didáctico de esta gran composición.

[ludwigtrap]

Me alegra que te guste

[1INACTION]

@proverbs2221 > same for me

[basinbayoubum]

bein able to pick like that is probably like havin another set of balls hahaha i wish i had them there pickin skills love what your doin keep it up

[bigsby1969]

Great version - hard to play this cleanly. Thanks for the video

[micmoable]

Love this song---wish I could play that well---I canplay some things quite well and write my own songs people like--and I plan to put a few of them on YOUTUBE someday coming up----Love your picking style here---and always loved the old mountain songs

[proverbs2221]

@Gwyn56 YES!! Same here!! I'm trying to learn it too,but once I get to the second half (the slowed down part), it just goes blank for the rest of the video!! :( Help, somebody??

[ih8statism]

you are THE MAN for posting these vids..thanks so much!

[bdm50]

I ordered the tab and it is a great supplement to this video if you really want to learn this song.

[scottstanton1]

very good