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Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) Banjo Tabs

Doc Watson

Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #vocal, #minor key

This group of banjo tablatures for Columbus Stockade Blues are all in a minor key. They are based on the Doc Watson version of this song. Several of the songs are in an alternate tuning. Pay attention to that and adjust your banjo accordingly.


Learning the same song in multiple keys can really enhance your understanding of how to play in different keys. The arpeggio études are also a big help in that regard. Learning how to navigate the chord progression if a song is a foundational skill and critical to really gaining a complete understanding of a song.

Learn how to play Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) Scruggs Style - Gm

    Scruggs Style - Gm

    Learn Columbus Stockade Blues for the banjo in the key of G minor. This one is in G minor tuning, so make sure to lower your B string down to a Bb.

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  • Banjo Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) Scruggs Style - Cm

    Scruggs Style - Cm

    Learn Columbus Stockade Blues on the banjo in the key of C minor. Tune your banjo to drop C before starting.

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  • Banjo Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) Arpeggio Étude: C Minor

    Arpeggio Étude: C Minor

    This Arpeggio Étude is a great way to familiarize yourself with the chords and chord tones on the banjo for Columbus Stockade Blues.

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  • Banjo Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) Scruggs Style - Dm

    Scruggs Style - Dm

    Learn Columbus Stockade Blues on the banjo. This one is in standard tuning, but you will need to spike or capo your 5th string at the seventh fret.

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  • Banjo Columbus Stockade Blues (#2) Arpeggio Étude: D Minor

    Arpeggio Étude: D Minor

    This Arpeggio Étude in D minor will help you learn and practice playing the chord progression and chord tones for Columbus Stockade Blues. Make sure to spike or capo your 5th string...

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