Banjo tablatures for Clinch Mountain Backstep
The Stanley Brothers
Recomended level: Intermediate
Way up to clinch mountain One very famous ballad that was enjoyed in the 17th century is 'Way Up on Clinch Mountain' and it was first released by the Stanley brothers and the Cinch Mountain Boys in 1958. The tune is a folksong that was recorded by “Rye Whiskey” and features in Carl Sandburg's American Song bag. You would find the song credited to him with the infusion of variants made possible by the Bang Bang Lulu. Another remarkable version that made the song shoot straight to the top is the version from the Carter Family. They could literally be defined as the ones that immortalized the song. Some of the other artist that covered the song include Peggy and Mike Seeger, Douglas Dillard, Bluegrass Etc., Clarence White and other artists.
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Stanley Style
- G
- 110 bpm
- gDGBD
This version of Clinch Mountain Backstep is very closely based on the playing of Ralph Stanley. There's also some great lick variations available. This tune is a good introduction to...
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Scruggs Style - Beginner
- G
- 100 bpm
- gDGBD
A lot of pickers struggle with the timing of this tune when trying to play a more advanced Scruggs style version, or when trying to play it like Ralph played it. Those are tough for...
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Scruggs Style
- G
- 110 bpm
- gDGBD
This song is a great intro to the blues style. A great Scruggs style interpretation of that mountain sound.
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Melodic Style
- G
- 120 bpm
- gDGBD
This version of Clinch Mountain Backstep is loosely based on Alan Munde's playing and incorporates a lot more chromaticism than the Scruggs style arrangement.
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