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‘Duncan & BraDy’ is a traditional tune that has been covered by many different artists, including Lead Belly, Dave Van Ronk, Bob Dylan and James Taylor – but Martin’s guitar arrangement in Gsus4 tuning is definitely the most athletic! Fortunately, he plays the tune at a slower tempo on the video so that it’s possible to see exactly what’s going on. And if you needed any more encouragement, take a look at all the open strings involved in the tune. As ever, work through the transcription in small steps and when you’ve got it down, start at a slow tempo and gradually work it up to speed.