The Fingerpicking Bootcamp
Red River Valley
Using the “Outside-In” Travis Pattern
“Red River Valley” is a timeless cowboy ballad that’s been plucking heartstrings for over a century. With its gentle, nostalgic melody, it tells the bittersweet story of someone saying goodbye to a loved one as they leave the valley—probably on horseback, with a tear in their eye, but too tough to admit it!
Whether it’s sung around a campfire or hummed on a long road trip, this tune captures that perfect blend of longing and love, making it a classic for anyone who’s ever had to wave goodbye with a lump in their throat. Yeehaw!
TAB and Notation
Jam With Me – Final Tracks!
Accompaniment and Melody Combined (Full Speed)
Accompaniment and Melody Combined (Slow Speed)
Play along with the audio above or just listen to them to hear how the final part featuring both the accompaniment rhythm and melody should sound when played together!
Jam With Me – “Accompaniment” Tracks
Full Speed
Slow Speed
You can EITHER play the melody with the above track to have a jam with me like we are in my studio OR you can play the accompaniment with me to help you improve your timing.
Jam With Me – “Melody” Tracks
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Slow Speed
You can EITHER play the melody with the accompaniment tracks above to have a jam with me like we are in my studio OR you can play the accompaniment with me to help solidify your timing.
Download in One Handy Zip File
Get all the tracks and TAB/Notation in one easy-to-download file. Note: You will need “zip” software on your PC or device to “unzip” these files. Find out more about that HERE. If you prefer, you can just come back to this page and listen to the tracks here.
