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Carolina in My Mind Banjo Tabs

James Taylor

Carolina in My Mind Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

A classic American tune by the great James Taylor

Learn how to play Carolina in My Mind on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Carolina in My Mind Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    If you're feeling down and blue, you've got a friend in the music of James Taylor. And when you play the at happy banjo sound with it, a joyous creation bursts forth into the world....

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  • Banjo Carolina in My Mind Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

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

    When you have a melody that is undeniable, it really is not too bad of an idea to play it in the melodic style. Come one now, let's give this one the good ole College try.

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  • Banjo Carolina in My Mind Backup

    Backup

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

    I want to play banjo with James Taylor. Don't you? Let's learn some backup to this tune and play along with this great record.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview

The learning resource for the "Carolina in My Mind" bluegrass banjo song provides Scruggs, Melodic, and Backup Styles tablatures, perfect for intermediate players. It focuses not only on teaching the song but also on expanding the learner's musical vocabulary and proficiency using the innovative features of the Tunefox platform.

Practical Tips

Utilize the Lick Switcher feature to explore various musical variations for the song. By adding new lick vocabulary, you can see the same song differently each time and create your own unique interpretation. To discover concealed licks within the song, simply tap each measure.

Customize Your Difficulty Level

The Arrange slider is another invaluable feature. Slide it to the left to simplify the arrangement, removing many fill-in notes for a core learning experience. Swipe to the right to reveal the full song with all those extra notes. Experiment to find a level of complexity that matches your comfort and skill level.

Control the Tempo

The tempo slider is a great tool to adapt the song speed to your learning pace. Start slow and gradually increase the tempo as you gain confidence and competence in playing the song.

Play Along with Backing Tracks

Bring your learning to life by playing along with real-sounding backing tracks. Experimenting with the music is critical to mastering bluegrass. It allows you to prepare for any live playing situations and enjoy your learning process.

Use 'Speed Up' Option

This unique function gradually quickens the playback speed, a useful tool for slowly but surely increasing your playing speed. Start at a tempo where you feel comfortable, and let the 'Speed Up' feature take you to newer, higher speeds each time you play the song.

General Learning Tips

Regardless of specific tools or techniques, consistency, patience, curiosity, and love for the music are key to advancing your skills. Try to practice regularly, be patient with your progress, stay curious about new musical possibilities, and most importantly, enjoy the journey.

Carolina in My Mind lyrics

In my mind I'm gone to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine?
Can't you just feel the moonshine?
Ain't it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind?
Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind
Karin, she's a silver sun
You best walk her way and watch it shine
Watch her watch the morning come
A silver tear appearing now
I'm cryin', ain't I?
Gone to Carolina in my mind
There ain't no doubt in no ones mind
That love's the finest thing around
Whisper something soft and kind
And hey babe, the sky's on fire
I'm dying, ain't I?
Gone to Carolina in my mind
In my mind I'm gone to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine?
Can't you just feel the moonshine?
Ain't it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind?
Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind
Dark and silent, late last night
I think I might have heard the highway call
And geese in flight and dogs that bite
The signs that might be omens say
I'm goin', I'm goin'
I'm gone to Carolina in my mind
With a holy host of others standin' around me
Still I'm on the dark side of the moon
And it seems like it goes on like this forever
You must forgive me, if I'm up and gone to
Carolina in my mind
In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine?
Can't you just feel the moonshine?
Ain't is just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind
Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind
Gone to Carolina in my mind
And I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind
Gone to Carolina in my mind
Gone, I'm gone, I'm gone
Say nice things about me 'cause I'm gone South now
Carry on without me, I'm gone