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Ashland Breakdown Banjo Tabs

Bill Monroe

Ashland Breakdown Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #banjo, #lesson, #learn, #fiddle, #tune, #bill, #monroe

A great Bill Monroe tune.

Learn how to play Ashland Breakdown on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Ashland Breakdown Melodic

    Melodic

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

    A great Monroe tune in the key of C. The arrangement here is based on the fiddle playing of Kenny Banker. When you get a handle on the basic arrangement, or if you want some other op...

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Practicing Tips

Currently exploring your melodic side on the banjo?


This learning resource is indispensable! It provides bluegrass banjo tablature in 'Ashland Breakdown' - a bluegrass fiddle tune by Bill Monroe. It's tailored for intermediate players and articulates critical keywords such as Banjo, Lesson, Learn, Fiddle, Tune, Bill, and Monroe.


What's novel about this approach is the focus on two innovative features of the Tunefox platform:


The Lickswitcher tool, which allows interchangeable licks in individual measures and fosters a flexible and creative approach to learning.


The Arrange slider, a unique feature that gives you the power to modify the song's difficulty and tone, tailoring them to your skill level and musical tastes.


In addition to this, for auditory learners, we've included a 'Hide notes' slider. This tool enables the concealment of individual notes, providing an alternative learning method that favors ear training. Learning the tune by ear will foster growth in your musical intuition and memory, an asset for any musician.


Some additional tips for practicing and learning this song include:


- Practice slowly and emote each note. Building speed comes after mastering accuracy.


- Try practicing with a metronome to maintain rhythm and pace.


- Repeatedly practice difficult phrases separately, then slowly integrate them back into the song.


- Regular, consistent practice is more valuable than infrequent, long sessions.


- Rest is important - if you're feeling frustrated, it might be a sign to take a break. After a short break, you can return to your practice refreshed and with new perspectives.


Enjoy your journey in mastering 'Ashland Breakdown', always remember that the learning path with any instrument is a marathon, not a sprint. Happy strumming!