This is a quaint, simple, yet beautiful tune that I learned from an old song book years ago. Its played in open G tuning. It was called a "parlor tune" as I recall; whatever that means.
Kentucky Blue Moon Waltz – Open G on Guitar
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No problem, thanks for posting the video. I have tried to find some Lena Hughes out there… there’s not much, and I’ve yet to come across "Kentucky Moon Waltz". The flexi disc that came with my copy of ‘Old-Time Country Guitar’ was gone before I bought the book. You really ought to pick up a turntable (I bet a dollar you can find one for a dollar) and check your accuracy. Regardless, you sound great and I’m copying off you s’far as this song goes.
~Tweelo
Thanks for the updated information, Tweelo. I think I still have the cheap little 45 rpm ‘page’ that came with the book, but no record player to play it on anymore. It’s been so long since I’ve heard the song that I’m curious how far I’ve strayed from the original. But I do remember plucking this out patiently off of the tablature. In fact it’s one of the earliest fingerpicking songs I learned.
Hi, just to let you know, ‘The Kentucky Moon Waltz’ isby Lena Hughes. The book you reference is ‘Old-Time Country Guitar’ published by Oak Hill in 1976. A great book. In fact, working through this old book I found in a discount bin at my local music shop is what led me to this video. Great job,by-the-way!
I really loved this! I play guitar too, but i’m really bad at it. 🙁 Oh well.
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Keep up the GREAT JOB—Can’t wait to see more——
I really enjoyed that, sounded really beautiful, thanks for posting that, 5*
Your guitar sounds soooo good. I’m looking for example in open G for now. That’s why I found you and suscribed. Great songs and huge crispy sound.*****