Billy Strings vs The Hardest Bluegrass Tune Ever Written

Billy Strings sits down with his teacher Robb Cappelletto 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.

📍 Chapters:
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

📸 Filmed at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, TN
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Guests: Billy Strings, Robb Cappelletto
Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague
Production Manager and Design: Aly Jordan
Video: Richard Handley, Zane Dumont
Audio Lead: Keith Cypert
Editors: Carl Reeverts, Clayton Hopkins