Playing By Ear VIII

So, as you have probably figured out, the second measure is the same as the first only on a different string:
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-0---0-------2----
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Now the 3rd measure is going to make us think a little bit about the nature of the Scrugg's style. The melody is "do remember me", right? Or:

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-4---4---4---2---0--
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Which does fit the AT (Alternate Thumb) roll:

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---0-------0-------
-4---4---4---2---0-
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There's nothing wrong with it, it just sounds a little 'klunky' don't you think, all the melody notes lining up in an even rhythm? But if you'll play it hitting the strings in the same order as the previous measures - 3 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 5 - 2 - 3 - 1 - you'll still have a recognizable melody and it will maintain the bounce of the song:

-------0-------0-
---0-------0-----
-4---4-------2---
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Be thinking about the 4th measure, you've got an entire measure with only the one melody note.


j