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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 33 MIN

Billy Strings vs The Hardest Bluegrass Tune Ever Written

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Billy Strings sits down with his teacher Robb to break down one of the toughest bluegrass tunes ever written. In the process they break down the playing of Tony Rice -- from tone to touch, to the subtle moves that redefined acoustic guitar. If you’re a flatpicker, this is essential viewing. ____________________ Book a Free Skills Assessment with Sonora. https://www.learnwithsonora.com/skills-assessment Want to go deeper? Join the Playback Sessions community for tabs, breakdowns, and more. https://www.skool.com/playback-community-9570 Free Tool for looping videos on YouTube and Instagram https://looper.sonoraintensive.com/ ______________________ 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Winterhawk Recording 1990 7:56 - Theory Breakdown of Fishscale 11:57 - Billy and Robb Play Fishscale 16:55 - Tony's Technique Influence on Billy 30:17 - Billy and Robb Play Bye Bye Blues ___________________ Follow Playback Sessions on socials: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playbacksessions/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playbacksessions -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Playback-Sessions -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playbacksessionspodcast -Spotify: @ Playback Sessions Podcast ________________ Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. Host: Spencer Handley Guest: Billy Strings & Rob Cappelletto Editor: Carl Reeverts Executive Producer: Spencer Handley Camera/Sound: Mitch Goudy #BillyStrings #TonyRice #Flatpicking #Playpacksessions #GuitarTone #AcousticGuitar #DocWatson #BluegrassGuitar #Grisman #GuitarNerd #VintageGear #GuitarPodcast #vintageguitar  #guitar #guitarist #guitarlesson #SpencerHandley #Rob Cappalletto

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