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Blue Moon of Kentucky Banjo Tabs

Bill Monroe

Blue Moon of Kentucky Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #bill monroe, #sonny osborne, #banjo

One of Bill Monroe's most famous numbers.

Learn how to play Blue Moon of Kentucky on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Blue Moon of Kentucky Melody

    Melody

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

    This melody close follows the way you would sing this song with the "fast" bluegrass feel. Listen Regularly with the Tunefox player. You want to know how it is supposed to sound bef...

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  • Banjo Blue Moon of Kentucky Sonny Osborne Style

    Sonny Osborne Style

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

    Here is a transcription of Sonny Osborne's kickoff and backup for the mandolin and fiddle solos on Blue Moon of Kentucky. The 4/4 kick comes halfway through the song after it has be...

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  • Banjo Blue Moon of Kentucky Melody - Key of G - Up the Neck

    Melody - Key of G - Up the Neck

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

    This up the melody uses many of the same shapes as when playing in the Key of C. Learning to connect the dots and see similar patterns between C and up the neck in G can help you bet...

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  • Banjo Blue Moon of Kentucky Melody - Key of C

    Melody - Key of C

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

    Learning the melody in the key of C uses a lot of the same shapes you'll use playing up the neck in the key of G. Pay close attention to the tab. There are times when you will need t...

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Practicing Tips

Starting with Blue Moon of Kentucky: This beginner-friendly learning resource includes bluegrass banjo tablatures in Sonny Osborne, Melody - Key of C, and Melody - Key of G - Up the Neck Styles. The material is rooted in the musical works of legends like Bill Monroe and Sonny Osborne, giving learners a comprehensive exploration of banjo techniques and tonal varieties.


Tunefox Platform: Making full use of the Tunefox platform can steer your learning experience in a smooth and productive direction. With every feature designed keeping in mind learners of different expertise levels and preferences, Tunefox can effectively speed up your mastery over Blue Moon of Kentucky.


Lickswitcher: Via the Lickswitcher tool, you can switch between licks within individual measures of the song - a feature that encourages a more flexible and creative approach towards expanding your repertoire. This tool fosters agility and swift understanding of various techniques to play the same measure, thus enhancing your adaptability as a musician.


Arrange Slider: To tailor the learning experience to your exact preference, the Arrange Slider comes in handy. It allows for modification in the song's difficulty level and tonal aesthetics, creating a perfect balance between challenge and comfort. Long story short, the slider lets you learn at your own pace, in your own style.


Hide Notes: For those who have a knack for learning music by ear, the 'Hide Notes' feature can prove to be a goldmine. Learners can conceal individual notes for a certain measure, compelling them to rely on their ear training. This is instrumental in strengthening your auditory learning abilities, enriching your musical memory and intuition in unparalleled ways.


General Practice Tips: As you embark on this music journey, bear in mind that consistent practice is key. Start slow and gradually challenge yourself. Experiment with song tempo, licks variation and most importantly, enjoy the process. Remember, the journey to mastering Blue Moon of Kentucky is indeed a marathon, not a sprint.


Blue Moon of Kentucky lyrics

Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue It was on a moonlight night The star is shining bright And they whispered from on high Your love has said good-bye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and proved untrue Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and left me blue It was on a moonlight night The stars shining bright They whispered from high Your love has said good-bye Blue moon of Kentucky, keep on shining Shine on the one that's gone and said good-bye