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Subsequent to Unmani M.’s post regarding “Shoo-fly” arrangement from Arrangements 3 (originally taught in Level 5), I thought I’d take a moment to revive a discussion from more than a DECADE ago about the fact that Shoo-fly is a BLUES piece 😎. For reference you…

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I’m just learning the arrangement for Tear for a Friend, which is in the Arrangements 3 book. The instructions really only gloss over how to play it – I am following the instructions along with the written music at the same time. I am lucky that I…

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