Below is the lesson for “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker

Helpful Tips

I had a lot of fun arranging this tune! Throughout the song there is a backbeat (slap/chuck). If you haven’t done this technique before, consider checking out our video lesson on how to add a backbeat.

The final solo does not come from the original or any re-recorded versions of the song. It is written in G Major Pentatonic and follows the chord changes in the song.