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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Gm Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 10/14/2013
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Notes: This is based on the version on Linda Ronstadt's album of the same name from 2006. As noted in the tab, the banjo can capo at the 2nd fret, allowing the guitar/mandolin to play am and dm for the chords. The tab is missing one of the verses, but it can easily be found on the internet.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Open D (f#DF#Ad) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 12/22/2012
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Notes: Please check out my homepage for an mp3 of the song.
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 5/10/2014 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is my own arrangement in 3/4 time. I was going to submit this for one of the banjo challenges, but a house move and resultant disruptions got in the way. For extra credit what major motion picture, shot in New England, features this song?
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: E Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 1/13/2013
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Notes: Banjo tuned down 3 steps to EBEG#B -- I posted a version on http://soundcloud.com/rodeworks .
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 4/7/2013 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: The Carter family sings this in Bb. Capo the banjo to the 3rd fret and tune up the 5th string. Or just play it in G.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 3/17/2013
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Notes: Based on the Uncle Dave Macon original -- is there any other?
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 12/16/2012
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Notes: I posted a short mp3 on my homepage to help. But even better go to the source, Curt Bouterse's record Down the Road I'll Go. Available on CDBaby
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 12/29/2013
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Notes: This version is based upon the singing of Pete Seeger with the verse influenced by other versions where the captain doesn't betray the brave boy.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Em Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 1/19/2013
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Notes: On the recording I am tuned down 1/2 step
Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 1/12/2013
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Notes: See my homepage for a post on this tab. Thanks to Zepp and others for the inspiration.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by rrode, updated: 3/5/2013
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Notes: Capo at the 2nd or 3rd fret. The mp3 is only there to illustrate the banjo part -- please excuse my singing!
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