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Explore Tabs and LessonsThree Finger - Key of D Banjo
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Spike that fifth string at the 7th fret and lets go to work! Playing in D without a capo opens up some glorious new sounds. This basic arrangement here isn't exactly S...
PlayThe Foggy Mountain Breakdown Roll Mini Lesson
3 Lessons
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Using Tunefox Tools to Learn by Ear
1 Lesson
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Tuning guitar, holding a pick, and strumming with confidence.
8 Lessons
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Tuning, holding the pick, and strumming your mandolin.
7 Lessons
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Scruggs Style Banjo
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This arrangement features some essential Scruggs-style roll patterns, especially in the B section of the song. Check out the preview measure below to learn the MTMT ro...
PlayBluegrass Guitar
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Here you’ll learn a lot more about the C position, especially it’s major and pentatonic scales. This version of Arkansas Traveler blends in more melody notes for a ful...
PlayIntermediate Mandolin
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This is much closer to the way you will hear the fiddle tune played at jams. Check out all the variations of Chinquapin Hunting by using the substitution licks. If you...
PlayTuning, reading tab, and playing roll patterns
8 Lessons
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Tuning, Reading Tab, Holding your Banjo, and the Claw
11 Lessons
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Learn essential mandolin chords with ease.
7 Lessons
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Advanced Mandolin
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There are many more slurs in this version of Big Sciota than the other two and the B section is really exciting as it slides around the C and Em chords. Have fun!
PlayLearn tremolo speed, rhythm, and the A minor scale with 'Wayfaring Stranger'.
4 Lessons
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Scruggs Style Banjo
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This version of the Cripple Creek is designed to teach you how to play slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. Take each one slow at first to get them sounding nice and cl...
PlayExchange licks in the context of the song you’re learning to hear multiple possibilities for improvisation.
More...With the swipe of a finger, one song arrangement can go from simple to complex. The Level Slider means one arrangement can cover beginner through advanced. The arrangement grows with you!
More...One of the most important parts to learning bluegrass is actually playing the music and experimenting! Play along with real sounding backing tracks to get ready for your next jam.
Whether you’re finding your first chords or you’ve been playing for years, we’ve got you covered with an extensive library of bluegrass music for you to learn and jam along with.
More...Switch licks, hide notes, and jam with backing tracks - these are just a few of the revolutionary ways to learn music with Tunefox.
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Practice at home or on the go! Tunefox will auto-save your progress and preferences.
Every song comes with multiple arrangements so you always have something new to learn. Use the lick switcher to create a personalised solo and then practice with real-sounding backing tracks. Creative learning at it's best!
Celtic Guitar
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Swallowtail Jig is a great Celtic tune that's sometimes played in Bluegrass Jam circles. Pay very, very close attention to the pick hand directions listed in the guit...
PlayBluegrass - Simple Mandolin
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This simple version of Arab Bounce for the mandolin gives you the outline for the melody. It's achievable for beginners and foundational for intermediate players. Pay...
PlayCeltic Mandolin
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Irish Washerwoman for the mandolin is a joy to play. Check out the mandolin tablature to use the suggested fingerings. We think it's best to stick with the DUD UDU p...
PlayMelody Clawhammer banjo
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This melody for Cotton Eyed Joe is a simplified. It's based on the way the tune is played in some old-time and Bluegrass circles. Try using hide notes to learn by ear...
PlayMelody Outline Banjo
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Arab Bounce was originally a mandolin tune. It's fairly complex and includes some tough triplets. While more complex versions of instrumentals are fun to learn, it's ...
PlayMelody Clawhammer banjo
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This melody is in double C tuning. Make sure to adjust your banjo's tuning before trying to play this. This one is pretty simple. You could fret every note needed wit...
PlayIntro and Backup Banjo
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Tennessee Stud is an incredibly cool song. This song was written by Jimmy Driftwood and popularized in the world of Bluegrass by Dow Watson. It's been recorded and pe...
PlaySingle String Banjo
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Swallowtail Jig is a great Celtic tune that's sometimes played in Bluegrass Jam circles. Pay very, very close attention to the pick hand fingerings listed in the banj...
PlayCeltic Mandolin
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Swallowtail Jig is a great Celtic tune that's sometimes played in Bluegrass Jam circles. Pay very, very close attention to the pick hand directions listed in the mand...
PlaySingle String Banjo
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This version of Dixie Hoedown for banjo is played in the Single String style. Follow the fingering suggestions in the banjo tab. Notice the alternation of thumb and i...
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