Level: 2
Tuning: Dropped D

K. C. Moan is perhaps the Memphis Jug Band's finest recording, excellent two-guitar work supporting long, drawn-out notes on the harmonica and an intricate kazoo solo from Ben Ramey.

The vocal completes a spellbinding performance. The Memphis Jug Band recorded this in 1929. K.C. stands for the Kansas City Railroad Company. When I thought about arranging this song the Dropped D tuning immediately came to mind. It is the perfect tuning to imitate a train whistle as well as the driving wheels. I'm using an alternating bass, which sounds especially rich and strong in the Dropped D tuning. You'll need to work on getting the treble notes to sing out.