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Banjo tablatures for Blackjack

Earl Scruggs

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #traditional, #scruggs style, #scruggs, #j.d. crowe

This is a great instrumental written by J.D. Crowe

  • Banjo Blackjack Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    This is a basic arrangement of the J.D. Crowe instrumental Blackjack. The right hand roll patterns are based on the way J.D. plays(minus the hammers, pulls and slides). There is no f...

    Banjo Blackjack Scruggs Style
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  • Banjo Blackjack Crowe Style

    Crowe Style

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

    J.D. Crowe wrote this great instrumental for banjo. This is a transcription of his playing. 2 times through down the neck, and 2 times through up the neck. He capoed at the 5th fret ...

    Banjo Blackjack Crowe Style
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Learning Overview
Dedicated to intermediate-level banjo players, this educational tool delivers a tailored experience with bluegrass banjo tabs for 'Blackjack.' Specifically, tabs are rendered in Crowe and Scruggs styles, which reflect traditional and well-respected methodologies of playing the popular tune. Both Crowe and Scruggs styles were popularized by remarkable musicians J.D. Crowe and Earl Scruggs, and this educational content capitalizes on their influence to enrich your learning.


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