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Rolls That Fit the Song?

Back in 2024, I took this lesson on backup rolls, and it was very good. I have attached a recording of me playing these rolls at moderate speed.

For me, the most difficult part of learning roll patterns is how to adapt them to and put them in songs I know. I am looking for the names of some songs that fit these rolls. They are kind of syncopated, have some swing and are a little bluesy.

Ideas?

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Man of Constant Sorrow (in G) would be a great one!

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Thanks, I’ll give it a try.