Level: 2/3
Tuning: Open G

Jessie Mae Hemphill 's "Black Cat Bone" revolves around three parts, a tried and true lick that is simply making use of the 3rd string, third fret, single string following the vocal melody, and of course, the alternating bass. Jessie Mae Hemphill launched her recording career in 1980 but with this tune you can see how the style was not lost to it's prewar ties with its strong similarities to "Banty Rooster," "Pea Vine Blues" and "Roll and Tumble Blues."