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49 Cats in a Rain Barrel

Fiddle Lesson

Key: D

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Intermediate

Matthew plays the tune and then breaks it into manageable sections, highlighting key musical details.

About This Tune

49 Cats in a Rain Barrel is a great tune that Matthew learned from the master Texas-style old-time fiddler Orville Burns, who is widely credited with popularizing it.

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