We’re happy to announce the addition of another new lesson in the Bill Monroe Tunes section. In this lesson Mike breaks down the Bluegrass standard “Wheel Hoss”! This classic tune is essential canon for serious pickers, and Mike breaks it down in a way that should allow players of all levels to get started! He also provides some variations on the song that will challenge players who already have this tune under their belts and are looking for a way to improvise over it. The lesson includes complete tablature/notation and the backing track included in the lesson to help you get started. You can find the new lesson HERE, or in the “Bill Monroe Tunes” section of the site. Enjoy, and happy picking!

Did you know?

“Monroe explained to Ralph Rinzler that the “wheel hoss” of a team of horses is the one nearest the wagon wheel (as opposed to the lead) and thus the horse that pulls more of the load. The term, which Monroe appreciated and understood, is common in the upland South to refer to anyone who works hard and steadily at a job.”

-Rosenberg and Wolfe

Source:

Rosenberg, Neil V., and Charles K. Wolfe. “The Music of Bill Monroe.” Google Books, University of Illinois Press, books.google.com/books?id=PmiFb1e1Fm4C.