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Banjo in the Hollow Banjo Tabs

The Dillards

Banjo in the Hollow Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #medium-tempo, #banjo tune

Banjo in the Hollow is many people's first banjo tune! It was written by Doug Dillard. Doug was the banjo player for "The Dillards". They rose to fame as through regular appearances on "The Andy Griffith Show". On the show, they were known as "The Darlins".



For this tune we have a Melodic and Backup arrangement. For the melodic arrangement you can use the difficulty slider if you need to make it a bit easier. Slowing down the tempo slider can make learning easier as well. It's always better to learn to play slow and clean first. There's several melodic licks to try out if you need some challenge or want to try something new. There's even a. couple Scruggs licks available so you can mix things up.



If the melodic style is intimidating to you then check out our Getting Started with Melodic Banjo Learning Path for some extra help. There's video tutorials and breakdown of the melodic scale and for Banjo in the Hollow melodic style!



Don't neglect the Backup! It's so common for banjo players to learn a bunch of leads and not learn about backup. Then when they get in a jam session a realization hits - backup is important. When playing the others you need this as much or even more than your leads.

Learn how to play Banjo in the Hollow on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Banjo in the Hollow Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    An extremely basic melodic style tune. For many people it is their very first song - even before Cripple Creek! Use the time when you are playing open strings to setup your fretting ...

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  • Banjo Banjo in the Hollow Vamping

    Vamping

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    A beginner backup arrangement of Banjo in the Hollow designed to teach root position G, C, and D chords. Take it very slow at first so you can nail the timing. If you notice, we are...

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Practicing Tips

Embark on your musical journey with 'Banjo in the Hollow', a unique learning resource offering bluegrass banjo tablatures in Melodic and Backup styles. This module is particularly tailored for beginners and breeds familiarity with mid-tempo banjo tunes. The overall experience fosters the growth of your practical banjo-playing skills.


Significant aspects of this course center around the use of innovative features offered by the Tunefox learning platform. The Lickswitcher tool is one such feature, providing you the ability to interchange licks in individual measures. This promotes a degree of flexibility and creativity in problem-solving that traditional learning methods strive for.


Beyond that, we introduce the Arrange slider - a tool designed to cater to your specific skill level and musical preferences. The slider allows users to adjust the song's difficulty and tone easily, enabling a customized learning experience to suit your unique learning journey.


Expanding the learning tools, we've incorporated the 'Hide notes' slider, favoring a varied approach in tune learning. It's an essential tool for auditory learners as it offers an option to hide individual notes of a tune. This strategy aids in strengthening ear training, nudging learners to listen and learn by ear. In doing so, it enhances a learner's musical intuition and retention skills, fundamental to mastering the banjo.


In addition to the unique features of our platform, we also provide insightful tips for practicing and learning 'Banjo in the Hollow'. These general tips provide guidance on aspects such as maximizing learning efficiency and overcoming common banjo learning challenges. By implementing these tips, you will be well on your way to mastering this beautiful bluegrass banjo tune.