Level: 3
Tuning: Standard

Big Bill Broonzy is one of my favorite guitarists. He has influenced so many musicians from Eric Clapton to John Renbourn. His playing has a drive that is infectious. His playing in the key of C, and especially when raggin' the blues, is especially contagious! "Shuffle Rag" has several distinct sections. The arrangement features single string runs, monotonic bass phrases juxtaposed next to alternating bass phrases, blues bends and more. After over 50 years of playing this tune I still try it at least once a day!