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 (slaps). 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.
Part 1 – Performance