Ground Speed
intermediate
Ground Speed
Flatt and Scruggs
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Chord Chart
A
GG
GG
GG
GG
GG
GG
DD
DD
GG
GG
GG
CC
GG
DD
GG
GG
B
DD
DD
GG
GG
DD
DD
GG
GG
DD
DD
GG
G7G7
CC
DD
GG
GG
Chords used:
C
D
G
G7
Demo Videos
About This Song
Ground Speed is a classic Flatt & Scruggs fiddle tune that showcases the driving, uptempo style that made their sound so influential. Named after a term for an aircraft's speed relative to the ground, it's a crowd-pleaser that combines melodic movement with plenty of energy.