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Cryin' Holy Banjo Tabs

J.D. Crowe and the New South

Cryin' Holy Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #gospel music, #bluesy, #vocal song

Based on the title, it is easy to tell what kind of genre this song falls into. As a traditional spiritual song from Norfolk Jubilee Quartet, the song was first recorded in 1924 under its title “Crying Holy Unto The Lord.” As a gospel song, it became popular in the early years. It was recorded by the Carter Family, who was interested in digging up past old country folk songs and reviving it in the present by records in them. This song was recorded twice by the Carter family under the title, “On the Rock Where Moses Stood” in 1930 and 1935. Traveling the world in search of folk songs, the Carters investing time in collecting and learning spiritual/ gospel songs of African-American descent from Pauline Gary to Leslie Riddle. The first recorded version was by African-American groups like the Norfolk Jubilee Quartet in 1924- “Crying To The Lord.” The Birmingham Jubilee Singers recorded two songs in 1926. They are; “He Took My Sins Away” and “Crying To The Lord.” These two songs were regarded as their first record in 1926, and it sold up to 5000 copies.

Learn how to play Cryin' Holy on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Cryin' Holy Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    Tasteful, and accessible. Get your gospel on with this sweet arrangement and add a little extra zing with the lick switcher if you need it!

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  • Banjo Cryin' Holy Scruggs Style-2

    Scruggs Style-2

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

    C stands for "cool". There's so many great ways to play a melody and get a little bluesy in the key of C. Educate yourself and give this tune a go!

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  • Banjo Cryin' Holy Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

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

    A little melody, and a couple massive melodic runs. Use the looper to nail them down, and the lick switcher to explore creative alternatives.

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  • Banjo Cryin' Holy Single String Style

    Single String Style

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

    This arrangement uses single string style transitions at the end of Scruggs phrases. The lick switcher will provide you with even more options.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview:


'Cryin' Holy' is a gospel music piece with distinct bluegrass and blues elements that beautifully meld together. Designed explicitly for intermediate players, our educational tool offers bluegrass banjo tabs in Scruggs, Scruggs-2, Melodic, and Single String Styles. The toolset provided by the Tunefox platform significantly enhances the overall learning experience, making it easy for learners to master this tune.


Practice Tips:


To begin with, learn to utilize creative learning tools like the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider. The Lick Switcher allows you to add new licks, giving you a fresh perspective on the song. It offers numerous variations, helping you personalize the arrangement and feel more connected to the composition.


The Arrange Slider is an innovative tool designed to help you control the song's difficulty level and tone. Harness this tool to gradually increase your skills and tackle more challenging portions of the song.


Among practicing tools, try adjusting the tempo or using backing tracks to play along. The Speed Up Function permits you to increase the song's pace as you become more comfortable. Hide Notes can be used for learning by ear, allowing an immersive and challenging learning experience.


The most critical practice tip is to start slowly. Patience and consistency are key to mastering 'Cryin' Holy.' Your journey may start with slow, simple strumming, but with time, you will be able to play intricate licks with ease. Remember - the goal is progress, not perfection.