Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Freddie.D.Holt, updated: 1/23/2010 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 8/4/2011
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Genre: Folk Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: Gm Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Banzone, updated: 1/13/2022
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Notes: Simple transcription of Don McLean's version of Babylon. First time using TablEdit, not sure I know what I'm doing.
Transcribed from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-lfk0DaJOU
Genre: Classical Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: Gm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Matt Davis, updated: 1/20/2016
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Notes: Not Entirely finished, but good and long portion of Bach's 1st violin sonata tabbed out for banjo.
Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Ian_banjo, updated: 3/18/2018 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: The well known minuet in Gmaj from the Anna Magdalena Bach notebook, now attributed to C Petzold, which I have arranged as a banjo duet.
Genre: Classical Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Patrick P., updated: 5/14/2020
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Notes: Capo 3rd fret for playing in Bb, tricky tune !
Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 1/30/2021 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Jens uses the drop C to grab the low C and C#. I tried to emulate his tempo changes, to provide a less machine-like feel.
Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by tmoneygetpaid, updated: 1/15/2011 - 7 Member Comments
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Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mherring, updated: 4/28/2010 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: The Time Signature is awry due to Tabwin inexperience. Should be 6/8 Time Signature. Instead, it registers as triplet sixteenths in 2/4. Added the first line of right-hand notation, the way I like to play it.
Genre: Classical Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Patrick P., updated: 6/27/2019 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Arrangement done a few years ago.
Genre: Classical Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Patrick P., updated: 6/29/2020 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Tab done a few years ago
Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 6/21/2014 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: I've had a go at arranging some of Bach's music on the banjo. I only have the demo version of TablEdit so I can only save 16 measures at a time, so it's not complete.
Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 2/9/2019
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Classical Style: Other Key: Gm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by James Stiltner, updated: 5/31/2013
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Notes: Tab window must be maximized.
Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Bm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 5/25/2015
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Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Bm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 5/25/2015
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Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Bm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 5/25/2015
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Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Bm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 5/25/2015
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Genre: Classical Style: Other Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Patrick P., updated: 5/8/2020 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Original is in C# key, so capo 1st fret if you want ...
Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 8/27/2024 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: from a midi
Prelude and Fugue in C major BWV 846
Genre: Classical Style: Unknown/None Chosen Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Patrick P., updated: 10/18/2019
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Notes: Arrangement done 10 years ago.
Here's the video, i played it on my tone bell banjo now replaced by a Tony Pass woody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp8wjtiW33Y
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by cgainey77, updated: 8/23/2014
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Notes: This is a transcription of the Andante movement from J.S. Bach's Sonata for solo violin No. 2 in A minor, BWV 1003. The original is in C Major, but I have transposed it to G Major. Not that everything on the banjo needs to be in G Major, of course, but this piece is especially resonant in the banjo's most idiomatic tonal area.
Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by switchskier585, updated: 6/6/2014
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Genre: Classical Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: Am Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by banjopiet, updated: 1/23/2010 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: First page of this Allemande, until the first repeat. The rest of this piece is three times as long!
Playing style: three finger single string.
Have fun with it!
Genre: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Corwyn, updated: 2/23/2012
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Notes: This is a translation of rdiesel007's tab into PDF format. No (intentional) changes were made.
Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 2/22/2019
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Notes: This is a very easy tune to play on the banjo if you're used to playing melodic style. The arrangement is largely built around a number of left hand positions. For example, the first position is the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the D string, 2nd finger on the 7th fret of the B string, and pinky on the 9th fret of the G string. If you can hold that position, your right hand can do all the work. Hope you enjoy this tune as much as I have. :)
Genre: Classical Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Em Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjo-kiel, updated: 7/17/2020
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Notes: JSBach´s famous Bourrée for clawhammer banjo.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by RB3, updated: 11/28/2024 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: The song, sung many times by Jim Nabors before the start of the Indy 500, is actually titled "Indiana", but most folk know it and refer to it as "Back Home Again In Indiana"
Genre: Folk Style: Other Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 5/23/2014
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Notes: John Hartford
Genre: Country Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by RB3, updated: 9/9/2022
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 1/17/2021 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: BtFM is a neat tune by Johnny Warren and Charlie Cushman, from their album "Purely Instrumental." Charlie Cushman is one of the foremost current practitioners of driving Scruggs-style banjo, and in my opinion he captures Scruggs’s nuances, touch, and tone as well as anybody (and better than most). The tab is not strictly faithful to his version, although I did try to render parts of it note-for-note.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Genre: Other Style: Backing Track Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by BanjoNikopolis, updated: 8/20/2013
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Notes: Back Up Lick by Frank Eastes
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/6/2014
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Notes: Taught by Eric Pearson
www.TaterJoes.com
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Other Style: Exercises and Licks Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 4/1/2015 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Movable F shape boogie licks
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Exercises and Licks Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 4/17/2015
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Exercises and Licks Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 4/1/2015
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ianhobba1, updated: 11/27/2019 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: I heard this on an LP 'Fingers on Fire' from the Country Gentlemen, sounds like it could have been Eddie Adcock; this tab is not exactly off record, it is closer to how I played it in amongst the mp3's collection posted today 28/11/2019 ….I loved his version and I guess I don't mind mine, coz it's as near as I could get to the original.
Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Devon Wells, updated: 2/26/2010 - 1 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by brunhildjones, updated: 8/23/2024
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Notes: Balamb GARDEN from Final Fantasy 8 composed by Nobou Uematsu arranged by Jesey Meche. ENJOY!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by majku77, updated: 7/18/2018
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Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Am Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by coltoncrawford, updated: 5/13/2020 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 11/10/2018
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Genre: Country Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 7/1/2013 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: 2-finger up-picking drop thumb style.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by fingerbuster, updated: 9/18/2011 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: A Somewhat easier version for beginners.
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Gm Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Andyrhydycreuau, updated: 7/27/2024
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Genre: Other Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Expat, updated: 9/17/2024
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ndlxs, updated: 10/16/2020
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Notes: Three Irish polkas, from the playing of Tommy Thompson and the Red Clay Ramblers on "Stolen Love".
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Cacklinhen, updated: 9/29/2013 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: I only have the demo version of tabledit so i had to save and upload this tab as two files. A part and chorus. A part is from Patrick Costello, B part is my own arrangement.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stock, updated: 9/16/2009
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Notes: A great little jig.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by fatdaddyo6, updated: 7/17/2015
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Bill H, updated: 6/6/2023
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012
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Notes: Get the Backing Track, MP3 and Chord Chart at LaynePublications.com.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jack Baker, updated: 11/27/2024
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Notes: www.frettedinstrumentsnyc.com
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ndlxs, updated: 3/25/2022
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Notes: Clawhammer Tune of the Week for March 25, 2022
Genre: Old Time Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Banjo Vern, updated: 10/21/2011
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Genre: Unknown/None Chosen Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Jocko MacNelly, updated: 3/24/2013
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Notes: Just wrote this yesterday (3/11/13), will re-post when I get around to putting some fingerings in, also hoping to get an mp3 up soon.
Quarter = 130 - 140 is about right and be free in the use of dynamics. Copyright, me, 2013, enjoy!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by seanray, updated: 3/28/2014
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Notes: Here are some basic ideas for using scale harmony to develop hand coordination.
Genre: Old Time Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Don Borchelt, updated: 4/17/2013 - 4 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a tune by Jim Reed, one of the BHO's most talented pickers and contributors. Banjo Hell is the name of our campsite at the Appalachian String Band Festival held every summer at Clifftop, West Virginia. I tabbed this out based upon a recorded performance from Jim's CD, Jim Reed, Family and Friends. Jim's banjo is tuned f#DGAD, a tuning that Dock Boggs used once in awhile. I have also seen Jim play this tune with the banjo tuned aDGAD. He never picks anything twice the same way.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006 - 2 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/7/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: G Tuning: Tenor G (DGdg) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Mirek Tim Patek, updated: 2/24/2011
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by NumberIII, updated: 1/5/2012
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Notes: Drop the Thumb!!!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by NotABanjoYoda, updated: 12/24/2022
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Notes: I tabbed this as part of a video lesson and then made it my own with an intro.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Logan l banjo, updated: 9/11/2023
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/7/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/7/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 3/22/2023 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: A demo video of me playing this rendition is posted on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bWQ7oIxzzJI
Genre: Folk Style: Other Key: Gm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by coltoncrawford, updated: 7/26/2018 - 1 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ReinstateHank, updated: 6/5/2022
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Notes: Tabbed by Stanley Tone -
https://youtu.be/hqZPLtisUaQ
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 10/18/2011
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Notes: Two finger thumb lead style
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Edgeta, updated: 10/24/2011 - 4 Member Comments
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Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by MongolTide, updated: 7/28/2014
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Notes: This is my adaptation of Banjo Race from the Sega Genesis video game Earthworm Jim. It appears that I am the first to play this song on the Banjo and leave a record of it online. I've left the tab I made online as a resource for others who wish to do the same. Best of luck and Happy pickin'.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Open D (aDF#Ad) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 4/18/2012
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/7/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012
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Notes: Get the Backing Track, MP3 and Chord Chart at LaynePublications.com.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by OldFox, updated: 1/20/2014
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 7/29/2022
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Notes: Capo 2. My take of the Bela version of the Reno classic.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 8/31/2011 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: another version
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 8/2/2011
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Genre: Unknown/None Chosen Style: Exercises and Licks Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 9/16/2016
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Notes: 7 ways to walk from a G chord up to C and Back
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/7/2006 - 2 Member Comments
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by janolov, updated: 2/3/2023
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Notes: This is a tab of Walt Koken's Banjonique from 1994. It is a fascinating tune - in a way it is a simple and uncomplicated tune, and yet it is very difficult to play.
Go here to watch Walt Koken play: https://youtu.be/4I8fpSoff-I
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by rossnickerson, updated: 5/4/2019
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 12/3/2009
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by agentheath, updated: 11/9/2014
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Notes: Basic version of Banks of the Ohio.
Genre: Old Time Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: F Tuning: Chicago (DGBE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by cb56, updated: 6/9/2017
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Notes: Old time folk song
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Kstevensmd, updated: 10/18/2019
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 4/11/2022
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Notes: Here's some basic clawhammer tab for this classic murder ballad.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 5/1/2023 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Here are 3 pretty straightforward breaks to this jaunty little murder ballad. The first is down the neck, the second is up the neck, and the third employs Keith/Scruggs tuners. To understand the section of the tab with Keith tuners, you will need to hear it by playing the MIDI.
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 5/11/2024
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 5/11/2024
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 6/12/2024
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/6/2006
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Genre: Country Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by kmwaters, updated: 11/16/2013
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Notes: Hank Williams Classic
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/7/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: Am Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by n2banjos, updated: 7/1/2013
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Notes: Original Irish style melody in a relatively easy melodic arrangement.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Open D (f#DF#Ad) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 7/20/2023 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a clawhammer version of Frank Jenkins' Baptist Shout recorded in 1927 (he played an old time 3-finger style). It can also be picked in 2FIL. I have put in some variations, based on on Jenkins' original recording but adopted on clawhammer.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Open D (f#DF#Ad) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 7/20/2023
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Notes: This is my interpretation of Frank Jenkins recording from 1927. It is played in an old-time 3-finger style and in open D tuning f#-D-F#-A-D. I have tried to follow Jenkins' playing but it is not a note-by-note transcription.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Open D (f#DF#Ad) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 8/25/2013 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a clawhammer version based on Frank Jenkins' who played it in an Old-Time three-finger styles on an old recording from about 1927.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/7/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 9/20/2022 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: "Barbara's Tune" was written by Reed Martin for his wife. This version is based on the playing of Russ Carson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARZw7MTld7k ).
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Gilles Rezard, updated: 12/1/2011
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Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Julian44_4, updated: 1/19/2012
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Notes: arranged for banjo by Dale Allen Pfeiffer
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stigandr5, updated: 4/27/2012
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Notes: My arrangement of TOTW: 4/27/12.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/6/2014
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Genre: Old Time Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by DaveWells7, updated: 4/24/2015 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 6/28/2017
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Andyrhydycreuau, updated: 2/25/2024
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 5/11/2017
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Notes: A pretty original composition by Erynn Marshall.
Genre: Other Style: Other Key: G Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjosnapper, updated: 4/1/2010
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Steelydan, updated: 11/23/2013
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Notes: A rather simplified version of that great Civil War tune "Battle Cry of Freedom",
also known as "Rally Round the Flag Boys". It's a clawhammer version in G, but can be played solo in Bb (A#) so capo 3 from G (or tune up 3 frets). To play along with the 2nd South Carolina version Youtube link, play in G, remembering that this version is played on a Minstrel Banjo, and has a more haunting sound to it. I've linked this to the Beginner Clawhammer Group.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by rossnickerson, updated: 5/5/2019
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 11/8/2022
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Notes: aka, John Brown's Body. Corresponding YouTube video of my playing this rendition: https://youtu.be/coGleYZpc0I
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by AndreVanDerBeek, updated: 3/15/2015
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Gm Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 3/7/2012
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Notes: I started from Mike Seeger's verion in the Southern Banjo Styles DVD, but after a while I played my own version. Here is three versions: clawhammer, two-finger thumb lead, and a kind of three-finger style.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Faro, updated: 4/22/2017 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: High string is tuned down. Tuning is eDGBD
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 9/20/2011
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Notes: Based on New Lost City Ramblers version, but here banjo is playing Scruggs style and clawhammer (New Lost City Ramblers used Charlie Poole style)
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: D Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoistic, updated: 3/10/2020
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by corcoran, updated: 6/25/2017
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Notes: BSB is a brilliant original banjo tune written by Bill Keith. It has a remarkable internal logic, a flow of melody notes, which is not surprising given Bill’s penchant for mathematics. Many years ago I posted a tab of BSB, but in recently watching a youtube video of Bill playing the tune I detected some errors in my tab. So I have tried to render a tab that is closer to the way he played it. The B part is particularly difficult for the left hand. Pay attention to the section in measure 11, where the trick is to use your index finger to barre the 1st and 2nd strings at the 10th fret and then fret the 5th string at the 14th fret by s-t-r-e-c-h-i-n-g over with your ring finger. It probably would help to have fingers like bananas (which I don’t have). Capo up 2 to play in the key of A.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 9/26/2018
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Notes: I heard this first in the old barn at Bean Blossom
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by PaddyThePicker, updated: 10/23/2013
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Notes: Original Composition by Patrick Callanan. Tablature is in TablEdit.
Genre: Folk Style: Other Key: E Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Jo met de Banjo, updated: 8/27/2020
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Notes: Bear's Den - Above The Clouds Of Pompeii
Genre: Rock Style: Other Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jo met de Banjo, updated: 10/31/2020
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Jack Baker, updated: 11/27/2024
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by AllanJ, updated: 12/29/2010
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Notes: English/Welsh reel.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by KI4PRK, updated: 7/7/2010 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Here's a Texas fiddle favorite, "Beaumont Rag". I have it arranged here in my favorite key of F. Labeled "Bluegrass (Scruggs) style, but it's mostly single string and some Reno rolls. There are 2 and a half breaks, the first 2 are adaptions of standard fiddle breaks, with the outro half-break being some doodlings of my own. It might take some convincing to get your jam to do it in F instead of the more common bluegrass keys of D or C, but it's worth it. Has a Texas-ish-style Rhythm Guitar & Bass rhythm track. Have fun!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jim Pankey, updated: 4/28/2015
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by AlBanjo38, updated: 12/19/2017
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoy, updated: 1/2/2023
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Notes: I had recently worked this tune up and tabbed it out in the Key of D and uploaded that to the BHO archive ... then on New Year's Eve at a picking party, a fine guitar picker pulled this tune out, but in the Key of C. So I worked this up in C, be sure to check out the version in D as well. This is a fun tune to play in any key.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoy, updated: 1/2/2023
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Notes: This is a tune that's been on my radar for years and I finally got around to working up a break. I listened to what Doc was doing and kinda-sorta worked around that, and this is what I came up with. UPDATE: I also worked this up in the Key of C, and uploaded that as a separate tab in the archive.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Jack Baker, updated: 11/26/2024
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Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 11/12/2013
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Notes: Melody only tab, and banjo arrangement tab
Genre: Other Style: Other
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Traditional Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by brkyle, updated: 12/19/2009
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by sdevries, updated: 12/19/2009 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 2/2/2017
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Notes: Turlough O'Carolan's Beauty in Tears resembles the old Welsh folk song The Ash Grove. It sounds like a minuet to me and also a Christmas carol. I made a slide show video to accompany the music with background by a cello banjo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kwDz3uS64A).
Genre: Rock Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Claude Grassley, updated: 7/13/2020
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Notes: This tab of 60's Dave Clark Five song actually works well with clawhammer style (IMO). Here is a simple version I hope someone can use. I didn't know whether to classify this as beginner or intermediate. I consider myself a beginner but perhaps some of these chords might be a challenge to the raw beginner. I am aslo uploading a separate TAB with lyrics and chords. I find them useful learning a new song and picking out the melody.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Banjowen, updated: 9/5/2009 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: A tune that I wrote a few years ago for my Daughter Rebecca.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Gm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by heronhawk, updated: 1/29/2017
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Notes: The «deacon from hell» is a french-canadian tune that is very modal going back and forth between major and minor, it is also very crooked. 'Legend has it that Thomas Pomerleau, (the composer of this tune), promised a priest that he would throw his violin into the stove in order to receive absolution. He actually threw his violin into the stove and, having received his absolution, immediately withdrew it ... he had taken the precaution not to light the stove'. I played it here on a Gold Tone cello banjo. Here is link to Pascal Gemme playing it on the fiddle: http://pascalgemme.com/tradquebec/page/2/
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006
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Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Dm Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 10/9/2017
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Notes: This is a clawhammer arrangement of the Halloween song Bedlam Boys. Double C tuning and capo on 2nd fret to sing/play in D minor.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Bm Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JLouis Thiry, updated: 10/10/2017 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Tuning is f#DGBD to play in Bm
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: Bm Tuning: Tenor Irish (GDAE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Ceili, updated: 10/5/2011
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Notes: A reel I composed some years ago (in irish style). Recorded and played by a good friend of mine Mayo Yanachi, a fiddelplayer living in Galway.
I'm sorry I dont have it played with banjo, but I never have recorded it myself.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Freddie.D.Holt, updated: 1/23/2010
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by John Harper, updated: 3/26/2010
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Notes: Greatfull Dead did this tune among others. G tuning capoed to key of A.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 10/10/2011 - 4 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 11/2/2011 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by BanjoTJC, updated: 3/3/2017
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Genre: Country Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by BanjoTJC, updated: 3/25/2017
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: B Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by BanjoTJC, updated: 3/26/2017
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 7/2/2023
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Notes: This tab is for the banjo intro to "Before the Sun" by Gregory Alan Isakov.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0w5KUKSx0I
The video uses the key of A (capo 2 in Gb tuning).
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 7/2/2023
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Notes: This tab is for the banjo backup to the verse to "Before the Sun" by Gregory Alan Isakov.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0w5KUKSx0I
The video uses the key of A (capo 2 in G tuning).
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 7/2/2023
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Notes: This tab is for the banjo intro to "Before the Sun" by Gregory Alan Isakov.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0w5KUKSx0I
The video uses the key of A (capo 2 in G tuning).
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by cgbnjo, updated: 8/14/2012 - 4 Member Comments
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Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: E Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jodebanjo, updated: 3/14/2013 - 10 Member Comments
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Notes: Pretty accurate version of the famous Big Country by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Includes the part where the clarinet starts playing. PDF version.
Edit 17-feb-13: Slight adjustment to measure 41
Edit 14-Mar-13: Added the Final licks in a seperate pdf and GP5
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Truje Luthier, updated: 5/24/2020
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Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jodebanjo, updated: 2/20/2014 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: There is a great tab of Eager and Anxious on Banjohangout already. This is the B-part, as played on the Spectrum album. It is different from the live versions and i actually prefer this version. It is slightly more difficult than the one already tabbed out but a bit more fancy too.
Also included now is the intro from the Spectrum album.
The files are PDF.
Update 2/20/14: GP5 file included for B part incl small changes.
Genre: Jazz Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jodebanjo, updated: 12/7/2013
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Notes: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones - The Sinister Minister. Main riff. Better switch on the metronome with Guitar Pro for accurate timing.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jodebanjo, updated: 4/1/2015
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: C Tuning: Open C (gCGCE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by maurodanielrossi, updated: 1/28/2023
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Notes: I found a PDF tab of this tune on BNL. I put it in Tabledit. I had some issues playing measure 14 and 15 so I simplified it. The Ian Perry original tab for measure 14 and 15 is at the end.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Truje Luthier, updated: 2/19/2020
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Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Truje Luthier, updated: 6/18/2020 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Tuning F
Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Truje Luthier, updated: 2/19/2020
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Notes: Tuning: G#
Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: In Bela Fleck's Homespun video, he provides a tab for only the basic melody for Sammy's Blues. Then, he goes on to play 2 more improvised performances, telling the viewer to "just listen and take what you can" from these fancier licks that he would use if he were to actually perform the tune. This tab is for the 1st of the two performances.
NOTE: The file is designed to be viewed at 4 bars per line, so you should expand the Tabledit window to achieve this. The patterns will stand out more clearly. Make sure the MIDI "Swing" setting is set to "1" to make the audio sound correct.
Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018
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Notes: In Bela Fleck's Homespun video, he provides a tab for only the basic melody for Sammy's Blues. Then, he goes on to play 2 more improvised performances, telling the viewer to "just listen and take what you can" from these fancier licks that he would use if he were to actually perform the tune. This tab is for the 2nd of the two performances. NOTE: The file is designed to be viewed at 4 bars per line, so you should expand the Tabledit window to achieve this. The patterns will stand out more clearly. Make sure the MIDI "Swing" setting is set to "1" to make the audio sound correct. Bela almost exclusively adhere's to the right hand pattern of "T I T I..." (Thumb, Index, Thumb, Index) when starting on the beat, or when starting a phrase before the bar line, with an even number of notes. Likewise, he almost exclusively uses the right hand pattern of "I T I..." when starting a phrase before the bar line, with an odd number of notes. I tried to notate this in the tab so it would be clear to the reader.
Genre: Other Style: Other Key: F Tuning: Open C (gCGCE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjunkie, updated: 12/1/2010
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Notes: This is my first tab, but I think it's mostly right. It doesn't include all of the special licks that Bela does in the later verses, but it's a good guide to most of the song. Enjoy!
Genre: Old Time Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: G Tuning: Tenor G (DGdg) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Mirek Tim Patek, updated: 2/24/2011
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Em Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 6/5/2016
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Notes: This tune comes from the Civil War era and is named for Mace Bell. It was an old-time Tune of the Week on 2/7/13. The tuning is modal tuning, gDGCD. If capoed to the second fret it would be in the key of Em.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 7/22/2016
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Notes: For the old-time Tune of the Week, 2/7/13. This tune has history back to the Civil War. Check out the discussion thread for TOTW: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/255652 .
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Andyrhydycreuau, updated: 3/9/2024
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Tom Berghan, updated: 2/15/2010
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Notes: Melodic Clawhammer
Arrangement Copyright 2010, you are free to perform this arrangement unless you are using it for a commercial purpose such as a CD or soundtrack for film. You may perform this in public such as a festival, coffee-house, or tavern. Thanks! Tom
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD)
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 1/24/2016
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Notes: Double-D, aDADE, David Margolin - fiddle, Yigal Zan - banjo. January 2016
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 10/13/2016 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: From the playing of Virginia fiddler Emmett Lundy. For historical information check out Tom Berghan's discussion thread: http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/322454.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjukebox, updated: 6/9/2020
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Notes: Capo up two.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Bill H, updated: 12/31/2022
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Notes: Double C tuning, capo 2
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ManfredK, updated: 11/5/2016
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Dm Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 11/5/2016
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Notes: Belles of Blackville was the old-time Tune of the Week for 11/4/16. As played by James Bryan, Alabama fiddler, this clawhammer version is in the uncommon tuning of a Gm variant -- aDGAD, though it's also played in double C tuning. The tune was supposed to have been collected by Pennsylvanian folklorist Samuel P. Bayard in the 1930's from William Morris.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 12/19/2013
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Notes: Double-D, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=a, aDADE
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by wilbanjo, updated: 10/6/2019
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Notes: Mark Stockton tabs
Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 11/21/2011
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by speedbump, updated: 5/2/2010
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 4/8/2016 - 5 Member Comments
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Notes: Along with Earl Scruggs and Bill Keith, Allen Shelton was one of my major influences and inspirations when I was learning to play bluegrass banjo. It was a thrill to see him with Jim and Jesse at the University of Chicago Folk Festival in 1966, where he wowed the audience (and me) with his banjo prowess. Bending the Strings is a clever original piece by Shelton, and one that involves the use of Keith/Scruggs tuners. I read somewhere that he wrote it when he was a teenager, an indication of how talented he was. I have tabbed it so you can play it without D tuners, although I have indicated above the tab the proper moves if you have tuners. The first break resembles the way Shelton played BTS, but it is not note-for-note. The second break is reminiscent of Bill Keith's version and includes some neat ideas. You can find Keith's recording of it on his 1992 CD "Beating Around the Bush," which should be in every bluegrass banjo player's collection.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jgreeson, updated: 3/14/2021
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Notes: This is a tune I came up with this morning, and it's named after my two little dogs.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 8/9/2022
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 10/21/2024 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This jaunty little original tune started out as a simple warmup exercise and, without my planning it, morphed into a recognizable tune. I normally play it AAB, and I have provided two versions of the B part for some variety.
Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by nbell133, updated: 3/7/2014
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Notes: Couldn't find a banjo tab for this song anywhere, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Let me know what you think! Not a huge fan of the song itself, but I feel that the tab is accurate.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: Cm Difficulty: Expert
Posted by John Steele, updated: 8/21/2013
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Notes: This tab corresponds with Jim Reed's sound file of "Beth".
Jim has confirmed it's correctness.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 11/21/2012
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Notes: A-modal, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=a, aEADE.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 10/24/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 10/24/2021
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by gcpicken, updated: 6/26/2023
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Notes: This is the just the Melodic Break
Genre: Rock Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by samfleabasss, updated: 11/7/2014
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Notes: John Butler uses his nails on his first, second an thumb to play the notes, but finger picks will work as well.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/13/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Em Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 10/10/2020
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Notes: "Beyond This Wall" is on Jake Blount's CD, "Spider Tales." Tuning is gEADE. This tune was written by fiddler Judy Hyman who shared it with Jake. Video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aa0Ri-lojU
Genre: Other Style: Other
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/29/2007
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Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Jacob Underwood, updated: 6/29/2015 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Here is a good tab for beginners. It will help to practice timing and changing between G, C, and D.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by gentrixuk, updated: 10/31/2020
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Notes: This is my first attempt at writing out a tab for the hangout. I used Musescore. I have indicated where notes are played as hammer-ons (H), pull-offs (Po) or with a drop thumb (T); all other notes (except the 5th string) are played with a downstroke.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Kstevensmd, updated: 2/4/2012 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Big Ben is a great song that I have heard performed by Tony Trishka but could not find a tab for it. So, my teacher, Glenn Nelson and I came up with this arrangement. I hope you like it.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 5/12/2020 - 7 Member Comments
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Notes: One of the classic instrumentals by the Osborne Brothers, featuring harmony banjos as well as solo banjo breaks.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 5/11/2024
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Notes: Pennsylvania tune
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/29/2007
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dUSA, updated: 12/17/2014 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Up the neck version
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Lukino_Bali, updated: 4/13/2023 - 6 Member Comments
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Notes: Beautiful music gave me the strength to write :-)
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 12/4/2023
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Notes: This tab is based on the clawhammer playing of Abigail Washburn in a duet with Bela Fleck found on the CD "Echo in the Valley." Also as the 2nd tune of a medley on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWIfFIEeZjw
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 12/3/2023
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Notes: This tab is based on the playing of Phoebe Sanders found in this YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdlrU_8OAac
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by darbard, updated: 10/22/2013
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Notes: As played by Bela Fleck in "Left of Cool" (studio version).
Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: E
Posted by ananok, updated: 1/16/2011
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Notes: this is my simplistic version of big country by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: E
Posted by ananok, updated: 1/16/2011
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Notes: this is the second part to Big Country by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by CBSplayer, updated: 8/10/2017
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by DarrenJ, updated: 3/31/2019
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Notes: If you’re looking for a fun tune that combines melodics, single string, and a swing feel, look no further than Alan O’Bryant’s Big Cow in Carlisle. After hearing this on the radio, I quickly perused the Hangout for the tab but only found someone’s request for it. YouTube only offered the recording by the Nashville Bluegrass Band. Still green in the world of transcribing banjo tunes, I decided to take on the challenge. After several slowed down listens, thanks to YouTube’s speed setting, I feel I have a solid representation of the tune.
In the first, full measure, I use my pinky for the hammer-on to facilitate an easier maneuver for the ring finger on the 3rd string-7th fret and the middle finger on the 2nd string-2nd fret, but if that isn't comfortable for you, do what is! At the 2nd ending, make sure to bring out the syncopated line with the 5-4-3 on the D string. Alan does this so well, the open 3rd and 1st strings are hardly noticed.
Be sure not to rush the hammer-on at the down beat of the B section. It isn't anticipated as a 16th note, and your picking index finger jumps up to the 4th string to execute the slide in the following measure. Release the string with your fretting hand, making that note staccato (note the rest) as well as the following two quarter notes on the 1st string. The same is true for the following two quarter notes on the 2nd string at the 8th fret. Listening to the recording will help immensely.
Note the single string in m. 23. Pretend you're Wes Corbett, and start with the index finger since you've just used your thumb. I heard in an interview he taught himself single string and started with his index. You can transition to a more traditional thumb lead using the middle finger on the 2nd string, but it changes the tone pattern (plastic vs. metal pick).
The form of the tune is a bit uneven: A1-A2-A1-A2-B-A2. In the second grouping of A sections, another instrument alternates with the lead. However, the banjo's ending break is shortened, leaving out the two middle A sections, rendering the form A1-A2-B-A2.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 2/23/2018
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Notes: This tab contains three versions Big Eyed Rabbit, based on Tommy Jarrell's fiddle version: easy clawhammer, inermediate clawhammer (influenced by the Round Peak style) and a two-finger thumb lead version.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Duc7, updated: 1/29/2012
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Notes: Here's an old tab of a great fiddle tune redone in Tabledit, in melodic style. Hope you like it!
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoistic, updated: 3/10/2020
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by banjoman 1, updated: 3/13/2012 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: I grew up in the Adirondack mountains of northern N.Y. State--very near to the Canadian border. There is a lot of french influence in my arrangements. Enjoy.............Lynn
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by LyleK, updated: 4/4/2010
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Notes: A rough attempt at getting Adam Hurt's playing of this TOTW onto "paper"
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Duc7, updated: 8/8/2010
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Notes: Here's a classic Bill Monroe gem that just rocks - have fun!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 21stCenturyBanjo, updated: 11/12/2018
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Notes: Big Mon in A Capo 2
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 7/20/2023 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: My interpretation of Alan Munde's elegant break on the Monroe classic, from Bobby Hicks's album "Texas Crapshooter."
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Bigbear1700, updated: 8/21/2012 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Sorry its upside down, just right click and select rotate until its rightside up.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by The Eclectic Banjo, updated: 12/26/2022
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Notes: This is my first clawhammer banjo arrangement. I learned of the song from the 2000 Coen Brothers movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and have loved listening to it ever since, but have never found a decent arrangement on the banjo. I spent quite a bit of time arranging this from just the melody (which I included as the top staff, for reference). I used MuseScore to compose the piece and you should be able to go to MuseScore.org to listen to the playback. Many thanks to "Haywire Mac" McClintock for the original composition.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Devon Wells, updated: 2/26/2010 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 1/7/2020 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Here is my version of a classic tune by Bill Monroe and Kenny Baker, normally played in the key of A (capoed up two). The breaks involve a judicious mixture of Scruggs and melodic playing. Pay particular attention to the third break, in which I attempt to capture the feel of Kenny Baker's approach to the tune on the fiddle. Ah, Kenny Baker.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by howsy-bee, updated: 1/4/2020 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: 3 breaks in 2 registers.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Jodebanjo, updated: 7/13/2014 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Tabbed out the intro the way Noam plays it. I've included the right hand fingerwork on important passages, which makes it playable. Not for the fainthearted. Lots of index-finger-above-the-thumb picking. NOTE: I can't get a 5th string capo in GP6, so add 2 frets on the 5th string in the tab.
Update 7/13/14: Small update.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by geckoberry, updated: 1/6/2022 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Hi! AGACNP asked me to tab this out on the "Need a tab?" forum, and so here it is!
Here's a link to the forum to request more tabs: https://www.banjohangout.org/topic/375867
And here's a link to the song this comes from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqys8Ez7Cno
If you want to learn the first break, here's another tab (not mine), that's good to check out:
https://www.banjohangout.org/tab/browse.asp?m=detail&v=20607
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 21stCenturyBanjo, updated: 5/9/2019
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Difficulty: Expert
Posted by corcoran, updated: 4/8/2016 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: My take on Pikelny's first break on Big Sandy River -- you know, the easy one -- from "Noam Pikelny Plays Kenny Baker Plays Bill Monroe." I emphasize that there are multiple ways to play the same notes, especially on the up-the-neck parts, and I may not have captured the exact way he plays it. This is an exceptionally difficult piece played at a blistering tempo. So buckle up your seat belts. As for his other breaks to BSR: Well, you're on your own. Good luck
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 4/25/2006
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Genre: Traditional Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by s.parks, updated: 9/7/2009 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 10/22/2011
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Notes: My version is not exactly entirely faithful to the melody. Its saving grace is that it employs a number of my standard licks and hence is, for me at least, relatively easy to play.
Posted by Ricky Mier, updated: 11/18/2012 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: A very melodic and single string take on this tune, I hope you like it. PS it's my solo from this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmhO5wv3ZCM
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Old Hickory, updated: 4/2/2014 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: My arrangement of this popular fiddle tune. Influenced by several sources.
I don't include fingering because in most case it's obvious and I assume anyone who plays melodics has their preferred ways of getting at the basic formations that come up in this arrangement. I will note that there's some use of middle finger on 2nd string, usually at the top end of a forward roll. In measure 19, for the 3-note backward roll starting on 2nd string I actually use my index finger for both 2nd and 3rd strings. It's non-conventional, but it works for me, especially at the moderate tempo of this tune. You're free to use middle on 2nd for a true 3-finger backward roll, as Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck would. Thank you to Hangout member Sam Parks for letting me use the guitar, mandolin and bass tracks from his TablEdit file. Saved me a lot of time.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/9/2014
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Notes: The more bluegrass-live version of the B part
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/9/2014
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Notes: The more old time version of the B part
Taught by Evie Ladin
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 7/26/2016
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Notes: Arrangement inspired by Dwight Diller with John Gallagher. Older source recordings are Burl and Eden Hammons.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by howsy-bee, updated: 2/15/2019 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Low and high break.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by bohemianbanjo, updated: 9/20/2011
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Notes: From the Oregon Bluegrass Association newsletter "Bluegrass Express," Fall of 2011.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjukebox, updated: 12/16/2012 - 3 Member Comments
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by djaw747, updated: 1/29/2017
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Notes: Adam Hurt's arrangement from "Insight"
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 11/10/2018
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 4/7/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 4/7/2021
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by BanjoDan55, updated: 12/24/2023
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/14/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Claude Grassley, updated: 4/6/2020
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: B Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by phb, updated: 2/20/2022
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Notes: This is my transcription of the banjo intro as recorded on the Bluegrass Album Band's third record.
Genre: Old Time Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mwblake, updated: 2/20/2019 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Great little crooked tune that is doing the rounds here on the Welsh borders. B part is a bit similar to the B part of Billy in the Lowground, but in a different key. I hope you like it!
Martin
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 6/14/2014
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Notes: live Porter Wagoner Show 1968
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x572Y3JCnJ0
Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Rawhide Creek, updated: 8/1/2014
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Notes: Does the world really need yet another recipe for boiled cabbage? Probably not, but this one offers two versions. The first has a tiny hint of "old time" to it; the second is entirely rolls and, if nothing else, is good for practice. Or you can mix and match them, a bar or two here and there, and see what you come up with. Makes a good "second tune", after "Arkansas Traveler".
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Crusty, updated: 2/13/2015
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Notes: "A" part based on a tab by Mike Iverson, "B" part based my memory of a tab I no longer have and I filled in the missing parts.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Get the Backing Track, MP3 and Chord Chart at LaynePublications.com.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by seanray, updated: 3/4/2012
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Notes: Basic arrangement from seanray.com
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Greg Gilbert, updated: 9/8/2009
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Genre: Jazz Style: Other Key: F Tuning: Tenor Standard (CGDA) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by banjopaolo, updated: 11/14/2009
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoman 1, updated: 7/8/2012 - 1 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by HOWDYDOODY, updated: 1/22/2017 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Normally played in the key of A ( capo 2 )
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by AlBanjo38, updated: 11/20/2017
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 11/10/2018
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Lefty5string, updated: 2/5/2020
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Notes: A fairly simple arrangement of Bill Cheatham in the clawhammer style but has some drop thumbing in the B part. Capo 2 for the fiddle in A.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by corcoran, updated: 4/29/2020
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Notes: I have tabbed two breaks to this jam favorite. The second break includes some interesting melodic sequences I heard on a concert tape (recorded at the Birchmere, to be precise) of Bela Fleck when he was with Spectrum.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2021
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by howsy-bee, updated: 4/3/2023
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Notes: A mix of low and high passages. Tab of my banjo break on the Bluegrass Coalition video project, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar1yDjqpTXQ
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 1/21/2022
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Notes: This is a clawhammer version based on Eck Robertson's recording from 1929. It is a part of the Brilliance Medley.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Raul Cabezali, updated: 1/12/2019
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Notes: My teacher asked me to prepare an arrangement in C for this tune, and so did I.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 4/25/2012 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Key of A, uncapo
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoman 1, updated: 9/10/2012
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Notes: Key of A................. no capo. I wanted to see how difficult it would be to play Bill Cheatham in open A--and It didn't go that bad at all ...but I made a few slight banjoistical (new word) :) changes from my original arrangement and added the backup instruments......
Hope you like it.................Lynn
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/9/2014
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 1/7/2014
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Notes: Here is a creative Bill Emerson lick that is a variation on a standard Scruggs lick.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 2/5/2018 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a note for note transcription of how Bill Keith played this medley on the video "Banjo Meltdown" from the 1992 Tennessee Banjo Institute.
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpqAFnyvzHQ
The tab is written such that you can follow along with the recording. Chords are basic, i.e. not necessarily exactly what is being played by the guitar. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes. Bill Keith's left hand fingerings are included, but may be considered unusual or difficult by some. Other fingerings are possible and might be preferable by players with different sized hands and/or banjo necks.
Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 12/30/2017 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Here is Bill Keith's arrangement of "A Mighty Fortress" by Martin Luther. This was taken from his performance at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in 2010, which was posted to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af5kVilTYms
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He makes a comment that he "Can't play this standing up". It requires very large and/or extremely flexible hands. I can't really play it sitting down.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 2/5/2018 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a note for note transcription of how Bill Keith played this tune at the Midwest Banjo Camp, 2013.
YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlHoWnLzIAY
Note that this version is slightly different than the version included in my "Medley" with the Bourree by Bach. A few lines have simple, but useful alterations, to grab the ear of someone paying attention.
The tab is written such that you can follow along with the recording. Chords are very basic. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes. Bill Keith's left hand fingerings are included, but may be considered unusual or difficult by some. Other fingerings are possible and might be preferable by players with different sized hands and/or banjo necks. Bill remarks "I can remember the title sometimes," but never states it in the linked video given above.
Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 12/30/2017
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Notes: This is a note for note transcription of how Bill Keith played this tune on the "Bill Keith and Jim Collier" album. Note that this version is slightly different than the version included in my "Medley" with the Square Dance Tune, being longer with more parts repeated (Form: A A B B A B). The tab is written such that you can follow along with the recording. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes. Bill Keith's left hand fingerings are included, but may be considered unusual or difficult by some. Other fingerings are possible and might be preferable by players with different sized hands and/or banjo necks.
Genre: Jazz Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Cm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018 - 7 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a note for note transcription of how Bill Keith played this tune on David Grisman's "Early Dawg" album. All lead breaks and backup are included. The tab is written such that you can follow along with the recording. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes.
Genre: Jazz Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018
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Notes: This tab is my interpretation of how Bill Keith played the tune on the "Bill Keith and Jim Collier" album. The tab is written such that you can follow along with the record. Note that the first half of the second banjo solo appears to have been overdubbed using a banjo with a capo at the 6th fret (& 11th fret for the 5th string). However, this tab was written such that one can play the entire tune without a capo. See the notes on the last page of the tab for more info. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Bill Keith was scheduled to teach at the Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell this spring, and consequently I was very excited to get to pick his brain for 4 whole days. However, he unfortunately had to decline due to a "health issue beyond his control." So, I thought I'd just learn a few of his tunes anyway. Why not start with one of the first ones that made him famous… the "Devi's Dream" and "Sailor's Hornpipe" medley from the "Livin' On The Mountain" album? This should be a note for note transcription, with the possible exception that there were a couple of spots where he may have used a "pull-off" lick getting to the A minor chord, but I couldn't really tell. I didn't include it, so the A minor bits are played around the 5th fret, instead of the first. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes. I wish him well and hope that his health improves so that he might make it back in the future.
Genre: Jazz Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a note for note transcription of how Bill Keith played this tune on his "Something Auld, Something Newgrass, Something Borrowed, Something Bluegrass" album. Both banjo breaks are included along with the backup for the mandolin and fiddle. In other words, the tab is written such that you can follow along with the recording. Chords are notional, i.e. not necessarily exactly what the banjo is playing at any given moment, but what I think the basic chords are for the general tune, for each bar. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only. Also, this tab is intended to be displayed at 4 bars per line. I just found out yesterday, from my Dad, that Bill Keith had died the day before. I wish I had a recording to upload instead, but this is the best I can do for now, to honor one of the great pillars of modern banjo music and technique.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A#/Bb Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018 - 5 Member Comments
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Notes: This tab is my interpretation of how Bill Keith played the tune on the "Bill Keith and Jim Collier" album. Both banjo breaks are included along with the backup for the fiddle and mandolin breaks. In other words, the tab is written such that you can follow along with the record. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes. The first few blank measures are there to maintain the chord & bar patterns (4 bars per phrase) such that each phrase starts at the beginning of a line.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by 5-String, updated: 5/23/2018
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Notes: This is a note for note transcription of how Bill Keith played this tune on his "Something Auld, Something Newgrass, Something Borrowed, Something Bluegrass" album. There are similar, single solo, tabs in Tony Trischka's books "Melodic Banjo" and "Bill Keith Banjo," that certainly have enough info to play the tune similar to the way Bill did it. However, for those of you who are interested in all of the specific details, (or just can't stand it when the books leave them out) this should be exactly how Bill played it on the record. The tab is written such that you can follow along with the recording. Adjust settings so that chords are displayed as letter names only, tab is displayed at 4 bars per line, and view is scaled to 16th notes. The first few blank measures are there to maintain the chord & bar patterns (4 bars per phrase) such that each phrase starts at the beginning of a line.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: F Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 7/31/2022
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Notes: My banjo rendition of this great song written by Norman Blake. Key of F with banjo tuned fDGCD. You could capo two frets up to play this in G. My posting of this song on YouTube mostly corresponds to this tab. https://youtu.be/NQAbIAORi0g
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Open C (gCGCE) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/9/2014
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 10/18/2018 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Capo 5th fret
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by earlsgranada, updated: 11/4/2024
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Notes: Noam Pikelny arrangement
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012
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Notes: Get the Backing Track, MP3 and Chord Chart at LaynePublications.com.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dskeigley, updated: 1/1/2014 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Old Time Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 7/22/2016 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: A 3-finger picked, up-the-neck melodic Billy in the Lowground.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Open C (gCGCE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 7/22/2016
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Notes: This version is from the fiddling of John Salyer.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 7/22/2016
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Notes: This is my generic version of Billy in the Lowground.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by AlBanjo38, updated: 12/14/2017
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Notes: Melodic (Not exactly Scruggs)
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by bango, updated: 1/20/2018
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by RB3, updated: 9/3/2022
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Notes: Capo at the fifth fret to play in the key of C.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 7/23/2021
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Notes: I dislike capoing above the 4th fret. Hence when I wanted to work out a break to Billy in the Lowground, many years ago, I did not want to capo at the 5th fret and play out of the G position. When I heard I Don Stover’s rendition in drop C tuning, I was inspired to use drop C for my break, and I incorporated some strange ideas. Note that the B part played by some people goes to the F chord (4), whereas other people’s versions go to Am (6m). My tab goes to the F chord, but you can change it to Am by substituting an E note for the F note. I also mimic a little bit of Clarence White in the B part.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 11/26/2010
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Notes: Tuning: gDADE
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 7/23/2016
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Notes: From West Virginian fiddler Henry Reed via Alan Jabbour.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ndlxs, updated: 12/3/2021
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Notes: from Lonesome Ace String Band, it is an unusual version of Billy in the Lowland.
Genre: Folk Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 5/20/2014
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by BasicBoston, updated: 11/12/2010
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Notes: Easy Kid songs, I hope they will help some beginners just starting out
Genre: Traditional Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Devon Wells, updated: 2/26/2010
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Dm Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Chapucero, updated: 5/2/2020
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Notes: Couldn't find a definitive banjo version for this, so I transcribed some of John Reischman's playing and added a few ideas of my own for parts I couldn't quite get. This has some fun ideas in Dm. Enjoy!
Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 12/16/2011
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mikejboulder, updated: 2/12/2012
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Notes: Tab request in response to thread http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/228176/#2892709
See the video at: http://www.bishlinebanjos.com/wp/models/cimarron/
Key: Em Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Patrick P., updated: 10/16/2019
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Notes: Soundtrack of the movie "Midnight in Paris".
Guitar hit but tricky tune for the 5 string banjo...
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Fede, updated: 1/10/2021
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Notes: Transcribed from Bela Fleck's album Natural Bridge (1982)
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by sjm78560, updated: 4/24/2012
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Genre: Ragtime Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 1/8/2012
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Folk Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by hum, updated: 11/22/2011
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Notes: Basic version of this old folk tune with intro based on the RAM JAM version - this is in key of G, to play along with RAM JAM version - capo on the 5th - for key of C - 1st JPEG is intro, 2nd is melody - Set the TABLEDIT file to 200 bpm speed for playback.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 7/23/2016
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Notes: Here are two different tunings for this Melvin Wine tune, Tune of the Week on BHO for 10/9/15. The key modulates from G to C.
Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Julian44_4, updated: 1/19/2012
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Notes: arranged for banjo by Dale Allen Pfeiffer
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by carlb, updated: 10/8/2015
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Notes: Tuning gEADE
I have made a minor change in the way I play the tune, since my 1978 tab was published. I now play the first two notes as a drop thumb, index on open 1st string, to thumb while fingering the 4th fret on the 2nd string. This change is also at the end of the 4th measure where the phrase repeats. I hope you all will not have trouble with the old Banjo Newsletter tab form in which the numbers appear in the spaces. In my tab, I've corrected the incorrect tuning, in that it was printed backwards in the Banjo Newsletter in 6/78.
Genre: Old Time Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by carlb, updated: 10/8/2015
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Notes: This transcription is from Drew Beisswenger's Ph.D. thesis on Melvin Wine. The title and reference are in the title of this pdf file.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by phill, updated: 3/23/2011
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Notes: This tune was written by the great Don Stover. I always wanted to play it and then one day I was fooling around and it started to come to me. When I listen to Don's recording on "Things In Life" he plays at lighting speed. It's in G tuning but in the key of c (use C shapes).
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoman 1, updated: 8/19/2015 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: This is my take on Black Diamond, it was written by the late Don Stover. Hope You like it..Lynn
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by rustewey, updated: 12/2/2017
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Notes: This is a Don Stover classic that was issued on Rounder records ROU 0014 in 1972
The tab is taken from a recording made in Don's living room during a lesson in 1972, he was playing the no holes style 6 that was destroyed by the airlines later.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: B Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jcland, updated: 1/26/2024
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Notes: Originally recorded on Larry Cordle's album "Murder On Music Row" back in 1999. It was recorded in B so I have tabbed this out in the original key of B with the Capo on the 4th fret.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by skoobee, updated: 10/18/2010
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Notes: My version of the Skillet Lickers Black-Eyed Susie. It's a work in progress, but sounds good to me, even if I'm not that proficient at it yet.
Their version doesn't really follow any ABAB pattern, as such, but I do - I'm simple like that!
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/9/2014
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 10/19/2011
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 8/31/2009
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Notes: AKA Gypsy Davy
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/11/2014
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Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Em Tuning: Chicago (DGBE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by coltoncrawford, updated: 2/22/2020 - 3 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by KI4PRK, updated: 2/17/2010 - 7 Member Comments
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Notes: The classic show-piece for fiddle, "Black Mountain Blues/Rag" arranged here for Scruggs/Reno style banjo (capo 2). This piece is difficult at a medium tempo, let alone the burning fast velocity it sounds best (in my opinion) at. The 2nd chorus is an example of Don Reno's continuous roll pattern, which is a forward roll with no breaks until the end of the chorus. Thus it sounds almost too syncopated, and the timing is down with a lot of pull-offs & hammer-ons. I have experimented with a triple pull-off á la Don's "Green Mountain Hop", (which is this same piece albeit in the key of D), to imitate the "crazy" fiddle part (you have to hear the tune to know what I'm talking about). Needless to say it's quite difficult at any tempo! There are a few small single string parts in the first two A sections, which are kinda difficult to pull off cleanly. Has a Rhythm Guitar & Bass rhythm track, as well as a guitar kick-off. Have fun!
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoman 1, updated: 10/26/2012 - 2 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by schlange, updated: 7/11/2014 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: From Jack Baker, for our TOTW: http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/287936
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 10/18/2018
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Notes: capo 2nd fret
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by bango, updated: 10/1/2023
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Notes: Mostly cribbed from Emerson, Baker, Crowe & Munde.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 2/27/2021 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: My tablature to BMR comprises 2 breaks. The first is the way I often play it. The second is my approximation of a break by the great Bill Emerson, one of my favorite banjo players. He recorded 2 breaks to BMR on his album “Gold Plated Banjo.” You can find the first break in the Bill Emerson tab book published by Acu-Tab. Here I have included my tab of his very improvisational second break.
Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by brentfpage, updated: 9/11/2011
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Genre: Jazz Key: Am Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by BC Bill, updated: 6/22/2012
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 4/7/2015
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Notes: My interpretation of a straightforward melodic piece by Marshall Brickman, from "New Dimensions in Banjo and Bluegrass" (Elektra Records, 1963).
Genre: Other Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by blubottl, updated: 7/11/2010 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Black Soul Choir by 16 Horsepower.
It's based on the live performances found on youtube by David Eugene Edwards, thus altered a bit from the original album track in the chorus section.
David plays a two fingered "thumb lead" style, with index finger on the bright D string and thumb for the rest. I really don't know the name for this:/
I haven't copyrighted it in any way, feel free to distribute it, be nice and put in a nice word for me if you do;)
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by gazzaj, updated: 5/24/2011 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: 2 finger picking. Couldn't find this anywhere so tabbed it out. Actually it's more of an Australian Folksong than Irish.
Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 5/11/2014
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Notes: TAB in F (aCGCd), and G, and Lyrics
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mwblake, updated: 1/22/2015 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Marvellous tune from the great Matt Flinner. Capo II. Watch out for the unsquare bits! Here's a performance by the composer: http://youtu.be/Npjmp7ph0rk
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by conic, updated: 1/24/2018 - 5 Member Comments
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Notes: I have made this tab of the up the neck lick from the Robert Feathers band, fantastic old home place album, track 10 blackberry blossom. it has to be played fast to hear how great this lick is. I think the banjo picker is Evan Ward. I am unable to find the album for sale but I have this track as mp3
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Traditional Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Freddie.D.Holt, updated: 7/22/2010
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Notes: Great old song thats been played from every direction. I've tried to put an Al munde type backup against a couple of breaks.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: G Tuning: Tenor G (DGdg) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Mirek Tim Patek, updated: 2/24/2011
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Get the Backing Track, MP3 and Chord Chart at LaynePublications.com.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by carlb, updated: 6/11/2013
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Notes: Tuning gDGDE
Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 3/4/2017
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by AlBanjo38, updated: 11/20/2017
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Notes: Melodic (Not exactly Scruggs)
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 11/10/2018
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by BanjoBoy88, updated: 6/17/2024
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Notes: The fiddle tune but using Scruggs rolls. Made easy to learn from.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Lefty5string, updated: 2/7/2020
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Notes: Not the perfect melody line but an easy drop thumb arrangement that will work great for accompaniment. Drop thumbs, hammer ons and pull offs.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by toolmaker, updated: 3/7/2020
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Notes: It may be a little awkward in the chorus but I like the sound. Capo 2nd fret for A.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Claude Grassley, updated: 3/31/2020
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021
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Genre: Traditional Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 8/18/2021 - 4 Member Comments
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Notes: A fun collaboration via TablEdit between the Mad Scientist (Howsy-bee) and yours truly. Some nice variations on the old melody. I would like to think there's something here for most levels of playing.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoy, updated: 8/19/2021
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Notes: These are some variations on this cool instrumental I've come up with to spice things up a little bit. It seemed every banjo picker knew a well known melodic version but that was about it, so I wanted to come up with some Scruggs-type ways to approach this tune, with a little chromatics thrown in here and there. I especially enjoy the stuff I came up with for Part B ... lots of fun to be had with this tune. I also have a rambling video I made back in 2013 which shows some of these licks in play ... https://youtu.be/5qdZJgmL7Ig
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by phill, updated: 3/24/2011
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Notes: This is a counter melody of the A part an idea I got when fooling around way back.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by phill, updated: 3/24/2011
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Notes: A varation of the wole tune
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by earlsgranada, updated: 11/3/2024
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Notes: Noam Pikelny arrangement of Blackberry Blossom
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by corcoran, updated: 11/2/2021
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Notes: Some years ago, in wandering around the internet I discovered and downloaded a file entitled “Flatt & Scruggs, Live Shows 1956 - 1959.” One track was a fiddle/banjo duet on Blackberry Blossom, with Earl Scruggs playing backup to the fiddle. The chords in his backup were minimal: In contrast to the usual structure, his A Part included only G and D chords, and his B Part was only in E minor. But it is vintage Scruggs-style backup and well worth listening to. In the tablature I have tried to capture Earl’s backup, although I found it difficult to decipher his playing in the B Part. So treat it as an approximation. To put his backup in context, I have added a banjo track playing the melody, but it is muted so that you can hear the backup track more clearly. If I could play the fiddle I would have included the fiddle track instead. However, you can also listen to the recording of Earl and Paul Warren, posted on the Media section of my BHO page.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Fathand, updated: 12/13/2011 - 3 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Devon Wells, updated: 3/30/2011
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Notes: A backup that works nicely for Blackberry Blossom--has a descending bassline with pinches. If you like it you may like my banjo blog at www.banjohomeplace.blogspot.com
Genre: Bluegrass Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Devon Wells, updated: 1/23/2013
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Tom Hanway, updated: 4/1/2013
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Notes: I thought it would be fun to come up with a jiggy 6/8 arrangement for Blackberry Blossom, the well-known fiddle tune. This has some interesting ornamentation in the B part, as well. Enjoy!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D#/Eb Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Matt Davis, updated: 5/14/2016 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: This is an arrangement of the tune that I've conjured up myself, designed to be more of an exercise than anything, but nevertheless, fun to play and enjoyable to listen to. It begins in G just like normal, but then changes keys to Eb for a verse, then to Bb for a verse, and then back to G. All in open tuning. Enjoy!
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Tom Hanway, updated: 5/3/2016
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Notes: I've put in some fretting-hand fingerings, which I don't normally do. This one is tricky. It's not Old Time, and it's not exactly Bluegrass. But it is a melody, the way I hear and feel it, as a waltz and as a slow air (with rubato). I have added optional fermatas, but these only come into play when one is slowing it way down (not as the country waltz).
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 1/13/2016 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: The first elegant melodic break to BB I heard was by Bill Keith on the Zap Records LP “Dobro and Fiddle,” by Kenny Haddock and Billy Baker (one of Monroe’s former fiddlers), released in 1967. He subsequently recorded it with the supergroup Muleskinner, in 1973. Bill’s breaks were delightful and stayed close to the melody, unlike the excursions into banjo noise practised by many of his successors, and they were played at breakneck knuckle-busting speed. For an example of the cleverness of his break, note how he used ascending scales in the first run-through of the A part and then descending scales in the second run-through. Brilliant. Catch the video of Muleskinner on youtube.com, to see a young and bearded Bill Keith playing some outstanding banjo on BB and a bunch of other tunes.
The tab I have posted here is pretty close to the way I hear Bill playing it, and I give you two of his endings, the first from the Billy Baker recording and the second from Muleskinner. Note that the backup chord structure can be complex as in the tab and Muleskinner recording, or simple as in the Billy Baker recording. Either way it’s a great tune.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 12/21/2015
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Notes: This version of Garfield's Blackberry Blossom is unique, though is supposedly related to West Virginia/Kentucky fiddler Ed Haley's recorded version. The source recording by Dick Burnett is in the Milliner-Koken American Fiddle Tunes Book, therefore is also in the Slippery Hill website.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: G Tuning: Tenor G (DGdg) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Mirek Tim Patek, updated: 4/1/2013
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Notes: Blackberry Blossom rearranged to the 6/8 jig rhythm. Bare bones version, strictly following the original melody - usually one of four notes is omitted (I hope I've made the right choices). Just look at the sheet music. The selection of the last D note (low or high) depends on whether you are returning to the same section or continuing to the next one.
Genre: Rock Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by kellyweeks55, updated: 10/16/2012
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Notes: Here is my 2 finger version of the Beatles song Blackbird
Genre: Popular Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 2/27/2022
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Notes: This 2F version of Blackbird corresponds to the recording on The White Album. You should be able to use this tab to play along. I've indicated chords above the tab lines, but note that in many cases the chords are ambiguous because I use only partial chords throughout the arrangement.
Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 1/18/2012
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Notes: This is banjo - guitar duet of Paul McCartney's Blackbird. The guitar is from Paul's playing. The interesting is that he uses only 2-finger chords, fretting mostly the second and the fifth string, and uses the open third string as a kind drone. The banjo is a relatively simple 3-finger with mixed forward and backward rolls to match the rhythm of the guitar.
Genre: Popular Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 1/23/2012 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a version of Paul McCartney's Blackbird. I have prensposed Paul's guitar playing to banjo, and added a guitar part that simply plays the melody as sung by Paul.
Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mherring, updated: 5/21/2010
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoy, updated: 2/15/2022
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Notes: This is my original arrangement of this beautiful tune by Paul McCartney. In working this up I discovered that Paul does not always play it the same way, occasionally adding in some transitional or "bridge" measures before the 3rd and 4th verses, and sometimes only before the 4th verse. This version is the latter.
Anyway, this is a fun tune to play and beautiful to hear. I hope you enjoy.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Stephen Rapp, updated: 6/15/2018
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Notes: Uses a lot of skip notes.
Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Bill H, updated: 10/3/2021
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Notes: Double C tuning, capo 2
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: B Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by seanray, updated: 10/5/2013
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Notes: Backup Tab for "The Session Book" - seanray.com
Genre: Country Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Dave Nauman, updated: 2/21/2015 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Gm Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 10/21/2023
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Notes: An original tune in G minor tuning. Interesting ideas can emerge when one is noodling in G minor tuning. About the title: BS M is a rare bird indeed, a small mountain rising above the bald prairie. It is artificial, constructed as a ski slope for the 1971 Canada Winter Games.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Traditional Style: Other
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: Am Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoistic, updated: 3/10/2020
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Notes: Mostly single-string style, with a little melodic where it fits.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 2/27/2013
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Notes: Double-D, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=g, gDADE
Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 10/10/2014
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Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 10/9/2014
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by WayneConrad, updated: 2/19/2017
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Notes: My arrangement of John Hurt's recording of Blind Man Stand In the Way and Cried.
Video here: http://www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/videos.asp?memberID=82945
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: D Tuning: Tenor G (DGdg) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by albert52, updated: 9/20/2011
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Notes: This is a tune written by Turlough O'Carolan. Sounds nice on a banjo, but I prefer to use a
Tenor guitar tuned Irish GDae.
This recording is of a converted Flat top 6 string guitar to Tenor.
I have 2 PDF files up: 1 in 2/4 and one I transcribed into 4/4.
Hope you enjoy
Reference recording for the tab posted-- AJ's Music Page
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by albert52, updated: 9/23/2011
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Notes: Here is the 5 string version I transcribed for one of my students.
He really likes it.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: D Tuning: Tenor Irish (GDAE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by albert52, updated: 9/22/2011 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Here is that recording I promised in banjo.
A friend of mine came over, so he played guitar. He decided on a
simple background sound.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Julian44_4, updated: 4/20/2012
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Notes: Tab By Maya Whitmont TablEdited by David J Payne
From Jimmy Wheeler
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stigandr5, updated: 4/22/2012
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Notes: My arrangement of TOTW: 4/20/2012.
Genre: Folk Style: Other Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by OvrTheTop, updated: 3/11/2013
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Notes: Original arrangement of Tallest Man of Earth song
Genre: Folk Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: F#/Gb Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by carver, updated: 3/27/2024 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: It says the key is open G but it's really open G with F# instead of G!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Matthess, updated: 4/24/2020
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Notes: This is my arrangement of Bela's banjo intro to "Bloomin Rose". His banjo is tuned gGCEG. It's the same tuning as standard open G, but just shifted down to open C. This can be played in open G and it still sounds lovely. Hoping to transpose the other parts Bela plays in the song and make a full instrumental out of it.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Nowline, updated: 5/22/2018
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by the banjophile, updated: 9/18/2016 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by the banjophile, updated: 6/20/2019
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Notes: Swingy syncopated version with a lot of skip notes
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012
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Notes: Get the Backing Track, MP3 and Chord Chart at LaynePublications.com.
Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 12/1/2011
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Genre: Classical Style: Other Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Greg Gilbert, updated: 9/8/2009
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Notes: Johann Strauss waltz; also known as "The Beautiful Blue Danube"
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: B Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by howsy-bee, updated: 4/18/2018
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Notes: After some considerations, I undid the changes after the bass break, and left the others.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Lauck, updated: 6/12/2012
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Notes: A Texas fiddle tune.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 7/12/2023 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: From the Smithsonian Folkways album "Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys: live recordings 1956 - 1969, off the record volume 1." The B part of Keith's break is particularly interesting, in my opinion. After playing the tune, Monroe commented that Keith's banjo playing was so good it gave him chills.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Julian44_4, updated: 1/19/2012
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Notes: arranged for banjo by Dale Allen Pfeiffer
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 4/7/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 4/7/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 2/13/2022
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 3/1/2019
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Ukeridge, updated: 2/12/2010 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Vidshooter, updated: 1/20/2014
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Notes: This tab also contains two backup sequences
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by schlange, updated: 2/28/2014 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: From Jack Baker, for the TOTW
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A#/Bb Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by awal767, updated: 10/26/2019
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Notes: J.D. Crowe's intro break from The Bluegrass Album Band's "The Bluegrass Album". Transcribed by AWAL767.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Claude Grassley, updated: 4/7/2020
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Notes: I couldn't find any clawhammer tabs for this so here's my version of Blue Ridge Cabin Home. I think it works. Most versions I found on line were played in Bflat or A.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 6/12/2024
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by James Stiltner, updated: 2/12/2013
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Notes: Tab window should be maximized for best viewing.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 10/11/2016
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Notes: Scruggs's break to BRCH is one of his classics. In its deceptive simplicity and elegance it ranks up there with his break to "No Mother or Dad," in my opinion -- it is a break in which he really plays the words. The first break by Scruggs is my attempt to capture his recorded version with Lester Flatt, and the second break is an amalgam of variations I have heard on various radio and concert recordings by Flatt and Scruggs. The next 2 breaks are my own, with some elements based on Bill Keith's playing. Flatt and Scruggs recorded BRCH in B flat; so capo up 3 if you want to play along with the recording.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jack Baker, updated: 11/25/2024
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Notes: www.frettedinstrumentsnyc.com
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by barrybush, updated: 6/6/2015 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is my beginner attempt to tabledit the backup on Earl's Blue Ridge Cabin Home album
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by barrybush, updated: 7/13/2024
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Notes: My attempt at a beginner melody
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jack Baker, updated: 11/25/2024
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Notes: www.frettedinstrumentsnyc.com
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 8/10/2021 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This tab is from Steve Martin's "Crow" CD (and not to be confused with the tune written by Jay Unger). Martin plays this 3-finger style, but the request was for clawhammer. Sawmill tuning is used rather than double-C (with capo at 2nd fret) to get the low note at the end of Part A. Part C is like a long bridge that may be played or not. The tab is based on this YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkODMBIgWr0
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by GTurbo, updated: 1/17/2012
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Notes: PDF will provide the best view or print output. (TablEdit is converted from GuitarPro2.)
Grasstowne - Blue Rocking Chair (2011)
This is a simple melody tab, not a transcription of banjo break played by Grasstowne.
Genre: Jazz Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by cgainey77, updated: 8/22/2014 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a transcription based on Tony Trischka's performance (2014) of Pete Seeger's arrangement (1955) of Irving Berlin's "Blue Skies" (1926).
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by coltoncrawford, updated: 9/19/2019
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: B Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Duelington, updated: 9/19/2023
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Notes: Terry Baucom's break to Blue Yodel #3 from IIIrd Tyme Out's album Puttin' New Roots Down
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 10/21/2023 - 4 Member Comments
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Notes: An original tune, with a low break and a high break.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/10/2012
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Notes: Comes with TAB, Chord Chart, MP3 and Backing Track MP3. From LaynePublications.com
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 11/10/2018 - 2 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: F Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dUSA, updated: 12/17/2014
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Dm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Dave Nauman, updated: 2/7/2010
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: Dm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ashurman, updated: 6/30/2018
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Notes: This is Bob Black's long mainly melodic break on the great Kenny Baker tune from 'Frost on the Pumpkin' as near as I can get it. You may find better ways to finger some passages.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: Dm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 4/28/2022
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Notes: A Kenny Baker classic, arranged for banjo by Bob Black. To the best of my ability, this sounds like exactly what Bob played. For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VhYTH5Z8uw
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/11/2012
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Notes: Get the Backing Track, MP3 and Chord Chart at LaynePublications.com.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Jazz Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: F Tuning: Tenor C (CGdg) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjopaolo, updated: 10/3/2013
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Genre: Other Style: Exercises and Licks Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 12/12/2023
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Notes: 12 minutes of 12 bar blues using tritone intervals (3 & b7) and upper extensions ( 9 &11)
Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by Jim Yates, updated: 1/24/2011
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Notes: Some blues licks from bluesmen Yank Rachell, Sleepy John Estes and Earl Scruggs
Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by Jim Yates, updated: 1/24/2011
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 8/26/2014
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Notes: Capo 2 5th string up to B rendering Key of E
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/15/2006
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Genre: Jazz Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A#/Bb Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by wesmont, updated: 8/27/2016 - 2 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by NumberIII, updated: 1/4/2012
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Notes: Bluesy adaptation of classic Scruggs' full tag lick
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjoman 1, updated: 3/1/2014
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Notes: Just some D licks that I conjured up
have fun and start inventing your own licks...............Lynn
Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Harpist, updated: 11/21/2013
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Notes: Traditional Shetland fiddle tune in A modal. Sawmill tuning EDAEa
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 2/18/2021
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Notes: An a cappella piece from "Strictly Arnold", kind of like a minor themed Home Sweet Home. I suppose the song title is in reference to Andy Boarman...perhaps Boarman played HSH in a similar fashion. At any rate, use the original recording for reference, since Tabledit is a computer app, and Jimmy was human.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 2/19/2021
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Notes: I fixed a couple of perceived errors.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Mark Johnson, updated: 9/12/2014
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Notes: Based on the version from Thaddeus Baker heard here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmPKq6W4pWs
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Mark Johnson, updated: 9/12/2014
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Mark Johnson, updated: 9/12/2014
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Notes: a fairly straight forward version as commonly played at jams or festivals
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 10/24/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 8/21/2016
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Notes: Double-D, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=a, aDADE
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 5/13/2024
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 5/11/2024
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dkmarshall, updated: 10/8/2009 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Old Time Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: A Tuning: Tenor G (DGdg) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Mirek Tim Patek, updated: 3/14/2010
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Notes: Related to http://www.banjohangout.org/topic/173245
Youtube tutorial at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tp9-Zevw58
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by LyleK, updated: 3/21/2010
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Notes: AKA Bucking Dun, TOTW for 3/12/2010 (from "strokestyle")
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JanetB, updated: 6/7/2016 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Learned from the playing of Tennessee fiddler, Charlie Acuff, he explained that Bob Taylor ran for governor in 1886 against his own brother. Both played fiddle and this tune (called "The Old Squeaking Fiddle" became re-named in honor of the famous election campaign.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 10/16/2016
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Notes: A Mixolydian. Double-D, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=a, aDADE.
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Em Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mwblake, updated: 2/15/2019 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: A wonderful tune from Sweden for 3 finger melodic banjo. - A part is in Em and the B part modulates to G major. Play two A parts and one B, but finish on a single A part. Lovely...
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Banjostray, updated: 3/14/2016
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Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 3/4/2017
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 9/19/2024
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Yohansen, updated: 9/19/2024
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 7/16/2022
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Notes: A rendition inspired by the fiddling of Jake Blount. A video demo is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q3-znAJrKVk
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Fortune, updated: 6/14/2021
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Genre: Popular Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 1/26/2022 - 4 Member Comments
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Dave Nauman, updated: 2/7/2010
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by skoobee, updated: 9/12/2010 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: I found a Tab at the suggestion of a BHO friend, and proceeded to learn. It's got some great pop to it, and is great fun to play. So this is how I play it!
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjukebox, updated: 7/18/2017
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 1/20/2018
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 2/5/2021
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Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/20/2017
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 10/4/2014
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Notes: This unusual version of "Bonaparte's Retreat" comes from Melvin Wine. Unlike other versions, it is in 6/8 time as a jig. Also has an unusual variant of G tuning (gBGBD) capoed at 2nd fret for the key of A (aC#AC#E). Melvin's father wouldn't let him touch his fiddle, but Melvin would play it while his father was away from the house. This is the first tune Melvin played for his father and that convinced him to let young Melvin continue to play his fiddle. Thanks to Carl Baron for clearing up many things about this arrangement. You can Melvin play this tune at Slippery Hill or Bearea archives.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Kernel, updated: 5/9/2014
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Notes: From Garry Harrison's awesome, out-of-print Red Prairie Dawn recording.
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Cm Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by kevinwholmes, updated: 5/20/2012 - 2 Member Comments
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Dm Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Folk Style: Other Key: Gm Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Joe Connor, updated: 9/1/2017 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is something Dave Guard recorded with the Whiskeyhill Singers, shortly after he left the Kingston Trio. It's a catchy piece that illustrates Dave's innovative playing.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by etparadox, updated: 9/20/2014
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Notes: The trad oldtime version of Bonaparte's Retreat with tabs and recordings for two octaves. The low A part uses a lot of left hand ornamentation, so some may find the high A part easier. For the B part the roles reverse. The high B part requires playing and staying up around the 10th fret compared to the low B part which never leaves first position. For this reason the easiest way to start with the tune is probably mixing the octaves. I’ve included a tab with this mixed configuration along with the tabs that stick to their octaves. No matter what octaves you choose, I recommend trying to stick pretty firmly to a bum-dit-ty pattern with a brush in the “dit.” This tune traditionally used a lot of drones and keeping the patter will help give that impression despite the short sustain of the banjo.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by etparadox, updated: 9/20/2014
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Notes: Here's a tab for William H. Stepp's 1937 version of Bonaparte's Retreat. It's rather different from the older version, being much faster and having an altered melodic structure, but the link is evident with some study and playing it sure is fun. To play the Stepp version on banjo one must use almost exclusively hammer-ons and pull-offs as the tune is a barrage of eighth notes alternating up and down the scale. With some practice it is doable, but it may take a while to get it up to speed. The A part is always the same, sans ornamentation, but there are two versions of the B part. The melodies are the same they are in different octaves (both in first position though). The traditional way of playing it is to play the low B on the first and the high B on the second. Repeat this cycle to the end of the tune.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD)
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 6/4/2011
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Notes: capo at 2nd fret, 5th=a, aDADE
Genre: Unknown/None Chosen Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 8/19/2024 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is my interpretation of John Lee Hooker's great rock hit from the 1960. It is played three-finger style in the key of G in G tuning (John Lee Hooker played in E or F on guitar). I have tried to arrange the tune for acoustic instrument, from Hooker's electric guitar. The "instrumental break" is my own, but inspired from Hooker.
Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD)
Posted by Julian44_4, updated: 1/19/2012
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Notes: arranged for banjo by Dale Allen Pfeiffer
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by clive_nelson, updated: 12/29/2015 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: I play this in the key of A using a capo on the 2nd fret
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by coltoncrawford, updated: 8/13/2018 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 1/1/2014
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Notes: capo 2nd Jim & Jessie intro and two breaks
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A#/Bb Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by schwimbo, updated: 2/11/2021
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Notes: This is my most recent interpretation of Bobby Thompson's 2nd break on the Jim and Jesse recording from the early 1960s. Note that the melody is played in more of a single string style rather than melodic style, though it could be played pretty closely using a melodic style. Bobby was good at single string and melodic style (as well as Scruggs style).
Genre: Other Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Gm Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by sonofhop, updated: 8/3/2010
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Notes: Original song in Old-Time two finger style.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ManfredK, updated: 12/29/2016
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Notes: From the Buckley's New Banjo Method, 1860
Genre: Folk Style: Unknown/None Chosen
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 5/3/2014
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Notes: Sung in D or C. lead sheet plus Tabs for D and for C in gDGBd tuning, and Tabs for C in double C tuning nd drop C tuning
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: aDGBD
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 4/1/2016
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Notes: 2-finger thumb lead
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by SixBs, updated: 9/11/2013 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Cleaned it up a bit.
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 4/7/2021
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 5/11/2024
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Bill H, updated: 8/20/2023
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Notes: This is a catchy old tune from Scotland that I have recently learned. It is in dDADE tuning or double C, capo 2.
Genre: Jazz Style: 4-String (Tenor/Plectrum) Key: F Tuning: Chicago (DGBE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by cb56, updated: 6/9/2017
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by corcoran, updated: 4/18/2022 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Bound for Jasper emerged on a recent long drive home from Canada’s magnificent West Coast, with an overnight stop in Jasper National Park, Alberta. The B Part employs what I have called the “staircase” roll, learned from the playing of Don Stover. As you will see, the structure of the tune is AAB. I dedicate BfJ to the memory of my dear friend Dr. Neil Cowie – anesthesiologist, storyteller, banjo player – who died on 18 June 2016. Goodbye, Old Pal.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: Em Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by steve617, updated: 7/6/2012
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Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: Em Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by banjovy, updated: 9/22/2009
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Notes: This arrangement of the Bourre is in standard open G tuning played in the key of E minor.
Genre: Classical Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Devon Wells, updated: 5/19/2020
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 8/3/2012
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Dm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by larrytanner, updated: 2/24/2015 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Great tune by Tom Adams. It's hard for me because of the single string work, but well worth the effort.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: Dm Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by thomgus, updated: 3/5/2017
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Notes: Tom Adams melodic composition and a chance to explore a song in Dm.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Stephen Rapp, updated: 12/6/2018
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 6/30/2017
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 3/26/2017
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Notes: Double-D, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=g, gDADE
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Jo Ban, updated: 7/5/2015
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Notes: A traditional Irish hornpipe Double C Capoed 2
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Open C (gCGCE) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Stu D Baker-Hawk, updated: 12/4/2014 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 5/11/2024
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Notes: British Isles tune
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Classical Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by tom nelson, updated: 8/8/2011 - 2 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Classical Style: Classical Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jocko MacNelly, updated: 11/1/2011
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Notes: This was composed by Adrian Leroy, whose years were 1520 - 1598. The tuning, gDGBE capoed at the 5th fret, gives you the same tuning as the Renaissance guitar, the instrument it was written for. Of course we have the added advantage of the fifth string, which I used a lot here (see bars 10, 12, and 27). Enjoy!
Genre: Folk Style: Other Key: A#/Bb Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Andyrhydycreuau, updated: 11/15/2020
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Notes: You will have to transpose or capo 4th fret, but standard G tuning works fine.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by carlb, updated: 5/11/2013
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Notes: Tuning - aEAC#E
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 10/5/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 2/13/2022
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Notes: This tab and midi file is a triple rendering of Breaking Up Christmas meant to compare and contrast "Round Peak" clawhammer banjo with other ways of playing the tune. This first rendition is melodic, almost note for note as Tommy Jarrell fiddled. The second rendition is "Round Peak" based on the banjo playing of Fred Cockerham and others. The third rendition is basic clawhammer (but not "Round Peak" and not "melodic") based on the playing of Hilarie Burhans. NOTE: the tab (pdf) comprises two pages. They should be laid side-by-side for viewing so that all the tabs line up properly. The tabs are arranged on the pages so that you can compare each measure in the three versions note-for-note.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 9/5/2012
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Notes: Double-A, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=a, aDADE
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by JLouis Thiry, updated: 1/23/2020
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Genre: Popular Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 1/20/2020 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: This is an attempt to play Simon&Garfunkel's old hit. I started to work on this tune in the 1970's and at last I think I have come to something that can be presented for others. This arrangement is basically for a sole banjo where I have tried to pick up a little of the rhythm and of the harmonies in the song. I added a rather simple guitar accompaniment, mostly on the bass strings to give the right rhythm. The melody notes are to a large extend played by I/M pinches, where the melody note is played on the first string (middle finger) and the index plays a supporting harmony note below the melody note.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Classical Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dadgad, updated: 3/13/2014
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Notes: A Carolan air for fingerstyle banjo
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by KI4PRK, updated: 2/15/2010
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Notes: Dock Boggs' "Bright Sunny South" from his Folkways recordings. Very easy to play for any old time banjo pickers, with "two fingers & a thumb" (as Dock said). I have the tab in f#–C#–F#–B–C# tuning, which is the actual tuning Dock used, just G-modal down a half step
Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD)
Posted by Chad Jones, updated: 6/3/2016 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: "Bright Sunny South," based on the version by Dock Boggs, but presented here in thumb lead 2 finger picking style. I included the right hand fingering for the first part of the tune. Basically, the index finger plays the 1st string, and the thumb plays all others. My version of this tune is constantly changing. I use variations of this style through different verses, sometimes even including thumb/index pinched notes rather than rolls. The tuning is gDGCD.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by CBSplayer, updated: 3/5/2015
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Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by ndlxs, updated: 12/21/2018
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Notes: Tune is in gDGGD tuning, capo'ed at the second fret.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by jimrichter, updated: 11/19/2023
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Notes: Melodic version of Texas fiddle tune "Brilliancy"
Genre: Other Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: Gm Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by blubottl, updated: 7/11/2010 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Brimstone Rock by 16 Horsepower.
Tab consists of bits and pieces of the song.
As they differ a lot throughout the song I thought it better to tab out the different pieces separately. Make your own variations and mix it up a bit :)
Its a great song, especially the intro part, Have fun with it!
Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Hanky so Stanky, updated: 1/14/2021 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: My take on one of my favorite lost dog street band tunes
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 6/21/2024 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: This tab is for the Old-time Tune of the Week for June 21, 2024 - "Bring Me Back My Hodi Cake" by Snake Chapman.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 2/14/2012
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by jkacur, updated: 5/14/2015
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Notes: This is open G capoed at the 2nd fret to give you aEAC#E. The tune is a polka and is very commonly played at Irish sessions and is a pretty easy one for beginners. You do have to be able to do drop thumbing.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 11/28/2022
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 12/18/2019 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This tune came to me from the Great Universal Oneness. Translation: I was noodling around, and it emerged from the noodling. I wanted to explore the relation between the Bb and D chords, and you can judge how it turned out. It is played out of the G tuning with the capo up 2 frets to the key of A, to make it easier on the guitarist. Incidentally Broad River is near Boiling Springs, North Carolina, where Earl Scruggs came from.
Genre: Ragtime Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Greg Gilbert, updated: 11/17/2018
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Genre: Jazz Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: Am Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by coltoncrawford, updated: 5/8/2020 - 3 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by patmcguire, updated: 9/25/2012
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Notes: Capo 2. This is a basic Scruggs version of the frailing style heard on the 'Cherish the Ladies' CD. It is the same song sung by Andy Stewart as noted below:
http://www.chivalry.com/cantaria/lyrics/broom-cowdenknowes.html
Notes from Andy M. Stewart:
This song is easily traceable back to the early seventeenth century where it appears in a small collection as "The Lovely Northerne Lass." Allan Ramsay also published a version in his "Tea Table Miscellany", during the 1720s. It is a moving tale of love, banishment and exile, supported by a very beautiful melody. Cowdenknowes is in Berwickshire, near to the village of Earlston, a place much associated with the 13th century poet and prophet, "Thomas The Rhymer". I got this song years ago, from my friend and neighbour, Archie Fisher.
This example of "The Broom of the Cowdenknowes" is performed by Andy M. Stewart with Silly Wizard on the albums Wild and Beautiful and The Best of Silly Wizard, both available from the Chivalry Music store
Please refer to Cantaria's Copyright information
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The purpose of Cantaria is to be an educational resource for aspiring bards and minstrels. To that end, the songs you will find here include folk songs of western Europe, (mostly the British Isles) which come from many sources and time periods. The "Pre-1600" section contains songs that we have been able to verify as coming from that time period. They are all public domain. The "Traditional" cetegory includes songs of questionable age for which origins have not been concretely verified. To the best of our knowledge, songs in the "Traditional" section are public domain, unless otherwise noted on the song page. If we have made an error in the credits for any of these songs, or if you have more information about their origins, please inform us so we can correct the problem and add proper credits.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Bluegrass Banjo Dude, updated: 8/23/2020
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Notes: Here's another Jam ready classic from the Flatt & Scruggs Gospel vault! Be sure to study up! What better gold standard to compare your banjo playing to than the master himself! True banjo playing way before its time!
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Gm
Posted by Yigal Zan, updated: 10/2/2016
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Notes: Double-D, capo at 2nd fret, 5th=g, gDADE (the 5th string should sound g when it rests on the 5th string nut - 5 places from the regular strings' nut).
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: E Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Dave Nauman, updated: 9/2/2010
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Notes: GuitarPro is squirrely about capoing the fifth. No matter what the tab says, this tune is played in standard tuning, capo 2, fifth string capoed 4. It shows the fifth string being fretted at the fourth, but it's not.
Posted by Ricky Mier, updated: 8/22/2013
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Notes: This is a Bill Monroe fiddle tune that I was inspired to play by hearing it off of the the Dreadful Snakes album Snakes Alive. The B section is a great exercise for single string playing out of that 'staircase' shape.
Enjoy!
Rick
Genre: Popular Style: Other Key: C Tuning: Tenor Standard (CGDA)
Posted by pddngtn, updated: 10/24/2009 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Other Key: D Tuning: aDGBD Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by James Stiltner, updated: 1/27/2013
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 4/12/2022
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Notes: This is my take on BFB. If you like songs by the Delmore Brothers, you can find my tab for Nashville Blues in the tablature archive.
Genre: Traditional Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 2/24/2023
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Notes: This is generally inspired by the McGee Brothers rendition. A video of me playing this tune is posted on my YouTube channel (Jack Beuthin): https://youtu.be/iMXub8n0DWI
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 10/24/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 10/24/2021
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by blanham, updated: 6/22/2023
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Notes: Based on a 1946 recording of Farmer M. Howell and Rufus Crisp. Listen to MP3 on my music page.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Tarachia, updated: 9/28/2010
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Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Dm Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 8/13/2017
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Notes: I wrote this while on vacation in Bryson City.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by James Stiltner, updated: 6/28/2013 - 1 Member Comments
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 1/5/2020 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Buck’s Run is a delightful mandolin tune composed by Buck White. To me, it conjures the sound of baying hounds chasing a deer. It is also an excellent tune for the banjo and has been recorded by several artists: Buck White of course, with banjo by Jack Hicks; Larry Cordle, with banjo by Dave Talbot from Ontari-ari-ari-o; and Jeff White, with banjo by Charlie Cushman. My version of Buck’s Run includes influences from each of these banjo pickers, as well as a wonderful fiddle break by Kenny Baker (ah, Kenny Baker …). It is played in the key of A.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jack Baker, updated: 11/17/2024
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Notes: www.frettedinstrumentsnyc.com
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 11/22/2023 - 4 Member Comments
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Notes: This tab is based on the playing of Bob Flesher in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXvPoFVkGV4.
The TablEdit file (.tef) has been enhanced with guitar backup thanks to Jack Baker.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by janolov, updated: 9/23/2024 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a clawhammer version based on Sam McGee's guitar recording from 1926 (https://youtu.be/GXXxQoztLV8). This was the first country guitar instrumental that ever were recorded (with Franklin Blues on the other side).
Genre: Rock Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Truje Luthier, updated: 2/19/2020
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Notes: Tuning G#
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by alducks, updated: 3/28/2017
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Notes: Used a tab on here to convert to G tuning with the D tuned down to a C used by the band in the video. Added Bass tab ( have no idea how to do the guitar and mandolin). Experimented some to try to get the tab of the braying mule and the alternating walkup measures to sound like Douglas' version. Also used repeated measures to try to keep pace with Rod's comic delay...to be able to play along somewhat with the video. No guarantee of accuracy, but it kinda works.
If you have corrections send them to me...I'll fix it.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006 - 1 Member Comments
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 3/4/2017
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Notes: A super simple version
Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 3/4/2017
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Greg Gilbert, updated: 12/15/2018
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by rossnickerson, updated: 5/4/2019
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by Lefty5string, updated: 2/5/2020
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Notes: Fairly simple arrangement of Buffalo Gals in the clawhammer style with hammer ons and pull offs but no drop thumbing. Capo 2 for the fiddle in A.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by corcoran, updated: 2/15/2021 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: Inspired by Butch Robins's recent (February 2021) video of him playing Buffalo Gals, I dusted off my tab of the tune, corrected a few errors, and added backing tracks. Here it is for your dining and dancing pleasure.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 2/13/2022
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Notes: This version is not quite the same as the well known song/tune by this name. I have also uploaded an mp3 of me playing this tune. Banjo tuned aEAC#E.
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/23/2006
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: D Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Tom Hanway, updated: 6/9/2015
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Notes: Here is a Celtic fingerstyle setting using Double D tuning (Double C-Capo II) for the Old Time reel that goes under interchangeable titles. The titles create confusion since there are two main branches in Old Time and further regional, local and bluegrass variants. The A Part is pretty close in most versions with one noticeable variation – either dipping down to an A-note or rising up to F# in the second and sixth measures. (Here I dip down to the A-note in the sixth measure.) This variation is found in both Old Time and Bluegrass versions and a G chord is sometimes played in these spots (as I do here). It’s in the B Part (fifth and sixth measures) where the melodic contour branches in one of two directions – either dipping down from the fifth (A) to the tonic (D)/D chord, or, as Paul Warren played it (New Five Cents), using a G-note double-stop with a B-note)/G chord, then up to an A-note/A chord and moving upwards happily in major second intervals. Many (but not all) Old Time versions (‘New Five Cents’, ‘Ruffled Drawers’ or ‘Buffalo Nickel’) tend to keep dipping down to the low D-note/D chord and use fewer chords than Bluegrass versions which are based on Paul Warren’s version. This setting uses a lot of fretting-hand ornamentation and makes for a lovely hornpipe.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 6/18/2012
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Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by davidtoc, updated: 10/13/2011
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Notes: Transcribed from Earl's rendition on Foggy Mountain Banjo. It's not exact, but I think it's extremely close. Includes solos and backup. I set the metronome pretty slow so I can play along. To play at Earl's speed, set the Tabledit tempo (CTRL-K or CMD-K) to 288.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by geckoberry, updated: 1/19/2023
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Notes: Such a great recording of Bugle Call Rag - I can't stress enough how cool it is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3flkkBPTM5M
Russ takes the Scruggs vocabulary we know and love and keeps it fresh and exciting with clever syncopation and wonderful delivery!
Don't take the annotations on the tab to seriously - while it helps to bend the 2-3 slides and make certain parts real greasy, I really just put em' in for a little fun.
Enjoy!
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by seanray, updated: 10/5/2013
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Notes: Backup Tab for "The Session Book" - seanray.com
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 7/15/2024 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: Foggy Mountain Banjo Album
Genre: Traditional Style: Exercises and Licks Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by mmuussiiccaall, updated: 1/22/2024
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Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7igso5_MBE
(use the playback controls to slow down the calls)
Posted by schlange, updated: 3/18/2006
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Expert
Posted by carlb, updated: 5/11/2013
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Notes: Tuning - aEAC#E
Genre: Old Time Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by andrew barger, updated: 1/26/2018
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Notes: This is a transcription of John Hartford's first break on Bull At the Wagon from the album "The Fun of Open Discussion". The tab is arranged in a closed position style with no capo to support transposition and challenge the player.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2021
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Genre: Folk Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 4/1/2016
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Notes: 2-finger thumb lead
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Drop C (gCGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Cwiiis, updated: 7/17/2015 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This is Bully of the Town, as Ralph Stanley played it.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by AlBanjo38, updated: 11/20/2017
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Genre: Traditional Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by RB3, updated: 7/19/2022
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Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by SCFActg, updated: 8/8/2012
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Jo Ban, updated: 4/16/2015
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Notes: O' Carolan's tune.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Other Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by Tom Hanway, updated: 1/17/2018
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Notes: The oldest Irish versions of this tune are in G Dorian (two parts), with even older Scottish versions under different names. Many two-part versions are in G Mixolydian and are very close to 'Paddy on the Turnpike'. This version is fairly contemporary, similar to Eileen Ivers', John Carty's and Matt Cranitch's fiddle versions, all of which have three parts. This version has a little more "D-ness" to it thanks to Eileen's version. (I would not call this 'Paddy on the Turnpike', which only has two parts. I have other three-part Celtic fingerstyle versions of this tune with more "F-ness" to them.)
Genre: Rock Style: Backing Track Tuning: Open Gm (gDGBbD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Cowboyavery, updated: 11/17/2017 - 6 Member Comments
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Notes: This is a clawhammer-played backing track for "Burden in My Hand" as performed by Soundgarden. I was interested in learning to play and sing a song that was never meant for banjo in a clawhammer style, and this is what I came up with! It seemed appropriate considering the recent passing of Chris Cornell. Many thanks to whomever published the chord structure on www.songsterr.com. I found this version to be very well done and it gave me a great starting point. I also want to thank Mike Iverson for his excellent website banjoutah.com, where I found the fingerings for the chords in Gm tuning.
This is my very first tab of any kind, so comments and critiques are welcome. I invite any interested players to make improvements, add licks and even change styles to Scruggs or other as the notion takes you. I have included chord diagrams to facilitate further creativity.
Genre: Other Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD)
Posted by RJWMitchell, updated: 5/21/2014
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by heronhawk, updated: 11/2/2014
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Notes: According to thesession.org, this tune comes from the mid 1700s when England was actively stomping out the culture of the Scottish Highlands. Sheet music is available at http://thesession.org/tunes/
According to http://www.nigelgatherer.com/whistle/tut_8/8-4.html:
"The English general Cumberland received the sobriquet 'Butcher' after the defeat of the Jacobite forces of Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden in 1746, such was the savagery of his reprisals and cruelty toward prisoners of the engagement. In the aftermath of the rising a series of laws were passed which aimed to suppress the Highland culture and break forever the power of the ancient clans in order to prevent any such rebellion from again happening. Thus, highland dress and the wearing of clan tartan was prohibited on pain of death, arms were banned, and, attesting to the power of traditional music to evoke emotion, pipers were outlawed. In fact, reports Williamson, the kilt continued to be prohibited until 1782, forcing the Highlanders to wear trews. Any clergyman who did not pray in church expressly for George of Hanover could be transported for life, and those who attended such services were liable to fine and imprisonment. This was in force till 1792. The Burning of the Piper's Hut probably refers to these times."
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by freta, updated: 8/23/2011 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: tabbed to guitar pro from http://rickmckeon.com/banjotabs.html
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs)
Posted by schlange, updated: 6/16/2006
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by rossnickerson, updated: 10/11/2012
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Notes: An easy version of Bury Me Beneath the Willow from the free tab page at BanjoTeacher.com
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jbs325is, updated: 3/10/2012
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Notes: Comes with TAB, Chord Chart, MP3 and Backing Track MP3. From LaynePublications.com
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Ron C, updated: 8/6/2013
