Billy in the Low Ground

Posted on February 3, 2025 by miriamtroxler

Learn to play the bluegrass standard Billy in the Low Ground.

5-string Cello Melody

Cello Melody not using E string

Cello Melody with B section down an octave, no shifting

Violin Melody

Viola Melody

Guitar Melody

Piano Melody

Let’s practice the chords needed to play comping for Billy in the Low Ground.

Piano Melody and Harmony

Let’s practice different comping techniques.

Long tones low on the instrument. G string is the lowest string. C string is the lowest string.

Play root and fifth.

Play on count two and four.

Play root and chop.

Put it all together! Cello Trio

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About miriamtroxler

Miriam Troxler resides in Beaver, Pa, where she runs a private music studio. After graduation from Chatham University, she toured in Europe with the Continental Singers Orchestra as principal cellist. A long time member of Greenville Symphony Orchestra, she is also the founder and musical director of CelloBrationS. Miriam enjoys composing and arranging with several published pieces to date.
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