Genre: Bluegrass Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: G Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 2/5/2023
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Notes: A little deviation from the norm. Raising the 2nd to C facilitates the lower register licks, and the droning C makes a nice ambient effect.
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by carlb, updated: 2/5/2023
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Notes: Tab is article from June, 1984 Banjo NewsLetter
I've corrected the incorrect tuning that was originally published by modifying the original scanned page.
Tuning: gDGcd (capo 2) or aDAde
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: Popular Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 2/2/2023
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Notes: This arrangement is mostly clawhammer, although the Intro and Interlude are played in a rudimentary 3F style (indicated on tab). Letters above the tablature lines indicate chords. This is set in the key of C, but played in the standard G tuning. A video of me playing something close to this arrangement is posted on my YouTube channel (Jack Beuthin): https://youtu.be/SDy69TvzHKM
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjukebox, updated: 2/2/2023
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Notes: Capo 2
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by maurodanielrossi, updated: 1/31/2023
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Notes: From The 5-String Banjo Stanley Style by John Wright 1984
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Minstrel (Stroke Style) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by JLouis Thiry, updated: 1/30/2023
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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: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Andyrhydycreuau, updated: 1/27/2023
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Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Old Hickory, updated: 1/25/2023
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Notes: My arrangement of this popular instrumental piece, pretty much as I played in this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKdxRa705o8&t=9s
Because I didn't play exactly as I had intended, this tab was my attempt to transcribe my own playing and figure out what I actually did. The differences between what I intended to play, what I did play, and what I've tabbed are only a few notes at best. And now, five years later, I don't remember where they are.
The ascending run in the second half of the "A" part in the third time through was my mis-constructing from memory an Alan Munde lick that you can find online. I like my way, so I've never swiched to Alan's even after learning it.
Genre: Classical Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjukebox, updated: 1/21/2023
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Notes: Written by Juventino Rosas
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 1/19/2023
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Notes: Wayne Taylor plays this tune in the key of A. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XX9Yr69JXU This tab uses the key of G for simplicity's sake. To play along with the video, tune up to aEAC#E or capo at the 2nd fret.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: B Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by RadMuz, updated: 1/18/2023
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 1/17/2023
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Notes: Popular jig (6/8 meter) at our contra dances.
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by corcoran, updated: 1/13/2023 - 3 Member Comments
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Notes: This tune was inspired by my joy in observing the formation of hoarfrost, an icy crystalline coating, on the trees and bushes – the flora – in my neck of the woods. It gradually emerged as I noodled around while contemplating the beauty of hoarfrost, along with life, the Universe, and everything.
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Andyrhydycreuau, updated: 1/13/2023
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by banjukebox, updated: 1/13/2023
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Notes: Capo Two
Written by John Reischman
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Unknown/None Chosen Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by stratovarious520, updated: 1/12/2023 - 2 Member Comments
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Notes: Capo 2. A couple of surprises inside. ; )
Genre: Folk Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: D Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Expert
Posted by banjoy, updated: 1/19/2023 - 4 Member Comments
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Notes: This is my original adaptation of this cool instrumental by Tommy Emmanuel. This is a pretty cool tune and fun to play. In addition to this tab., I've made a YouTube video playing to a backing track I made from one of Tommy's CDs ... cut and paste this link to your browser https://youtu.be/hv1X0WQfFcM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by Andyrhydycreuau, updated: 1/9/2023
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by dbrooks, updated: 1/7/2023 - 1 Member Comments
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Notes: This tune was Tune of the Week in the Clawhammer forum on 1/6/2023 (https://www.banjohangout.org/topic/387943). Check out the link for more information about the tune, including a link to Earl Phelps' original recording. I found the notation on Jim's Roots & Blues website helpful also (https://jimsrootsandblues.com/skunk-in-the-collard-patch/).
Genre: Bluegrass Style: Bluegrass (Scruggs) Key: A Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by graxis, updated: 1/5/2023
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Notes: The kickoff to Terry Baucom's great tune Winslow from the album 4th and Goal. Couldn't find it so I had to do it myself. Not going to say it's 100% note-for-note, but it's good enough to get started. I'm not terribly great with TEF, so there might be a few notation mistakes. A huge thanks to everyone on Banjo Hangout that's made my first year playing banjo pretty damn successful.
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: 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: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by jack_beuthin, updated: 12/30/2022
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Notes: This two finger arrangement employs both thumb and index lead. A video of me playing this rendition is posted on my YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Lf6-FL-IgIM
Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Notes: Irish clawhammer
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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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: 12/27/2022
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Notes: By Ola Belle Reed
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Notes: A Pennsylvania tune
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: G Tuning: Standard Open G (gDGBD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Notes: A truly cute tune, one of my favorites
Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Fiddle/Celtic/Irish Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: C Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: Am Tuning: Sawmill (gDGCD) Difficulty: Beginner
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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Genre: Old Time Style: Clawhammer and Old-Time Key: D Tuning: Double C (gCGCD) Difficulty: Intermediate
Posted by littleton, updated: 12/27/2022
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