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Banjo tablatures for Angeline the Baker - Beginner

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Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #old time, #instrumental, #beginner, #fiddle tune

Angeline the baker is a jam classic. Both the Scruggs and Melodic style arrangements work great with the difficulty slider. If you set it to the easiest level the core melody will be revealed. It's always great to nail down the basic melody before tackling a tough Scruggs or Melodic Style Arrangement.


Learning the same song in a different key is great for your understanding of fretboard layout. Getting comfortable playing in different keys is very important for a banjo player. Most players get comfortable in G and maybe C and don't get too far outside of that. Do yourself a favor and get comfortable with those D shapes in Scruggs and Melodic.

  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - Key of C

    Scruggs Style - Key of C

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    Here's a beginner melody for Angeline the Baker played out of C position in Scruggs style. Slow it down with the tempo slider to maintain correct fingerings and timing.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - Key of C
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  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of C

    Melodic Style - Key of C

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This is fun! Play the melody in Keith, or melodic style banjo. We'll use open strings for melodies in this arrangement.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of C
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  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - Key of D

    Scruggs Style - Key of D

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    Here's another take on Angeline the Baker and you'll learn how to play the melody in D position.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - Key of D
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  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of D

    Melodic Style - Key of D

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    Take another stab at melodic style with this arrangement of Angeline the Baker in D position.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of D
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Practicing tips

'Angeline the Baker - Beginner' is a comprehensive learning resource offering bluegrass banjo tablatures in various styles and keys, specifically Scruggs Style in the Key of C and D, and Melodic Style in the Key of C and D. This resource is tailored for beginner players, emphasizing old time, instrumental, beginner, and fiddle tune elements of the song.


The Tunefox platform's Lick Switcher feature is a key aspect of this learning resource. It allows learners to add new lick vocabulary, enabling them to see the song in different perspectives. By changing licks in individual measures, beginners can explore a wide range of variations, personalizing the arrangement and discovering new ways to interpret the tune. Tapping a measure reveals hidden licks, adding an element of exploration to the learning process.


The Arrange slider is another useful feature on Tunefox. It helps set a customized difficulty level. Sliding it to the left removes many of the fill-in notes, simplifying the arrangement for beginners. Swiping to the right brings back these notes, gradually revealing the full complexity of the song, which is beneficial for gradual learning progress.


Other learning tips for 'Angeline the Baker - Beginner' include using the tempo slider to adjust the playing speed. Playing along with backing tracks is also encouraged, as it provides a practical and enjoyable way to practice and experiment with bluegrass music. The 'Speed Up' function is particularly useful, as it gradually increases the playback tempo, allowing beginners to comfortably progress to faster speeds.


General practice tips for this song include consistent practice, focusing on selected measures for repetition and mastery, and starting at a comfortable speed before attempting faster tempos. Engaging with different versions of the song and breaking it into smaller sections can also enhance the learning and practice experience.