Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by corcoran, updated: 9/13/2022
Download: TABLEDIT
Notes: Some years ago, Joe Larson posted a tab for a lovely version of Forked Deer in standard G tuning, played from the C position with the capo at 2. I find the sound of the C position more pleasing than versions out of the D position, and accordingly I have modified the tab for drop C tuning. The A part is similar to Joe’s tab, with the addition of drop C. Note that the single string section in measures 8 and 9 (and 16 and 17) is tricky, because it involves crossing the thumb over the index finger; I have tabbed the right-hand fingering I employ. The up-the-neck section of the B part is similar to Joe’s version, whereas the down-the-neck section is a bit of a departure that is reminiscent of John Hickman’s playing. About the title: Forked Deer has a number of potential meanings, such as the configuration of a deer’s antlers, a county in Virginia, a river in Tennessee, or a sexually aroused ruminant. Feel free to pick your favorite interpretation.
Jack Baker Says:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @10:10:27 AM
Michael,
Wow! excellent tab....Jack
corcoran Says:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @10:16:57 AM
Thanks, Jack!
corcoran Says:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @11:54:02 AM
To be honest, Joe Larson did the heavy lifting on the tab, and I just tweaked it.
Jack Baker Says:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @12:30:05 PM
Ok. Don't know him...Jack
Jack Baker Says:
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 @12:32:32 PM
Oh sorry about Michael. Of course I know who Joe is....Jack
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