Level: 2
Tuning: Standard

"Rag Mama Rag" was recorded by Blind Boy Fuller in 1935. It was his first recording session. Rev. Gary Davis (known then as Blind Gary Davis) and George Washington (known as Bull City Red) traveled to New York City to record as well. On the recording of "Rag Mama Rag" you can hear Rev. Davis playing in the background. The tune revolves around the circle of fifths and is played in the key of C using first position chords. In this lesson we explore the many possibilities of raggin' the blues in this structure.