Here’s three basic versions of this must know banjo tune. These will help you work on playing simple variations on a common melody. This is also a great tune to work on your pull-offs and your speed!
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Whether you’re at Bluegrass festival or an Irish pub, chances are you’ll hear this tune. A traditional in the Key of A, this tune sounds great fast or slow. This tune will give you a lot of scale licks that can be used in other songs too. I’ve included an additional A and B part
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A straight ahead arrangement of a great traditional fiddle tune. This tune sounds great played fast or slow. This will help you practice changing between chords in the Key of D. Included are additional A and B part variations to give you a bunch of new ways to play the tune!
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Here’s a great little tune to work on some bluesy licks in the key of A and basic slides. A lot of these licks and ideas will work in a lot of tunes. This is also a great tune to work on your pick direction and your speed!
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Another instrumental in the key of D. This tune sounds great on its own or with accompaniment. Another great tune to work on your pick direction. Watch the fingerings in the B part. I’ve included an additional A and B part to give you another look at how to interpret this great melody.
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A mandolin arrangement of a classic fiddle tune in the Key of G. This tune will help you practice changing strings quickly and and work on your pick direction. I’ve included alternate A and B parts to give you an idea how to create variations on a simple melody. Combine the two versions and you
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A classic banjo instrumental, this song is a great way to practice your bluesy banjo licks. A great tune played fast or slow, this song will also help you practice your counting. Watch out for the extra backstep!
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A great traditional bluegrass tune about remembering your loved one after they’ve passed on. This song is another great one to work on playing the melody and working on your tone! This tab has two full solos that can be used as a kick off or a break within the song. Mix and match ideas
Bury Me Beneath The Willow Beginner Banjo Read More »
The classic bluegrass murder ballad in the Key of G. This is a great banjo tune to work on playing the melody and will give beginners practice playing over a long D chord. This tune uses some pinches to accentuate the melody and a lot of forward roll to keep it moving. Just don’t listen
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A straight ahead roll style interpretation of this gospel classic. Great practice for beginners looking to venture into 3/4 time. This version uses lots of variations on classic Scruggs licks to fit 3/4 time.
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