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Cripple Creek - Beginner banjo tabs

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    Banjo Cripple Creek - Beginner tab

    Basic Melody

    Traditional

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

    Here's the basic melody for Cripple Creek.

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  • Level 2

    Traditional

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

    This version of Cripple Creek adds in more roll patterns.

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  • Level 3

    Traditional

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

    Here's an arrangement of Cripple Creek you can learn even before adding the Scruggsy slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. After you learn this arrangement, go learn the Scruggs style version in the lessons section of Tunefox.

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More about Cripple Creek - Beginner

"Cripple Creek" is a classic folk song steeped in the rich musical traditions of America. Believed to have originated in the Appalachian region, this lively tune has become a staple in bluegrass and old-time music. The song's catchy melody, accompanied by spirited banjo playing, exudes an infectious energy that gets toes tapping and hands clapping. Its lyrics depict life in the mining town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, and the chorus invites listeners to join in the jovial celebration. Over the years, "Cripple Creek" has been embraced by countless musicians, each adding their unique flair to its timeless charm. As it continues to be cherished and passed down through generations, the song remains a vibrant symbol of the enduring legacy of American folk music.

Here on Tunefox you’ll find 3 versions of Cripple Creek - Beginner for banjo. The Scruggs style tablature will teach you how to play slides, hammer-ons and pull-offs. In the melodic arrangement of Cripple Creek - Beginner, you’ll learn some fancy up-the-neck melodic work. The third variation of this song is a forward roll based-backup arrangement.

There are many Scruggs, melodic and bluesy licks in these 3 banjo Cripple Creek - Beginner tablatures, which can be used to personalize each arrangement into your liking. To change measure into different arrangement, just click on the "Original Measure" text above the measure and select a different lick. You can also click the "Shuffle licks" button at the bottom of the page to randomly change all of the licks in the tablature and create a wholly unique arrangement of this song.

Tunefox also features useful tools that will help you learn this arrangement of Cripple Creek - Beginner. If you select the "Tools" option in the bottom bar you’ll see "Hide Notes", "Memory Train", and "Speed Up" features. Hide notes will help you train your ears by hiding some of the notes on the page for you to figure out as opposed to looking at the tab. "Memory Train" will help you retain the melody of the song by gradually hiding notes so you can rely on your ears more for memorization. Finally, the "Speed Up" tool will automatically increase the playback speed each time a measure or the song loops.

Each arrangement of Cripple Creek - Beginner for banjo features real-sounding backing tracks. Use these backing tracks to polish up the solo you’re working on. You can mix the banjo, band, and metronome up or down so that you have several options for your practice.

Once you’ve settled on an arrangement of Cripple Creek - Beginner using the Lick Switcher, export your arrangement to a PDF file so you can print it out and take it with you. This is a member-only feature.