Dixie Hoedown - Single String

This version of Dixie Hoedown for banjo is played in the Single String style. Follow the fingering suggestions in the banjo tab. Notice the alternation of thumb and index in the pick hand. This is key to the single string style and helps bring forth a strong and consistent rhythmic feel.

Use the focus feature to practice individual measures repeatedly at slow speeds. Some measures are the same. For example measure 2 & 6. This happens a lot in melodies, bluegrass songs, fiddle tunes, and just music in general. Repetition gives us a sense of familiarity, it is a good thing! Repetitive practice will help you master important elements in a song. And you can save time by finding the repeating measures and just practicing one of them. After you get the pieces down, then try playing the whole song or a section.

For the A part, you could stay completely in 1st position. That means you match the finger to the fret. For example 1st fret = 1st finger/index, or 3rd fret = 3rd finger/ring. This could also be played in a combination of 1st and 2nd position. Check out the licks and look for the ones labeled "Alternate Fingering" to get some ideas on how you could play this differently. This is good for people who aren't comfortable with, or don't want to use the pinky as much. That way you can get 4th fret notes with your ring and 2nd fret notes with index. Make position changes AKA "shifts" when playing open strings. The B part is fairly easy to play so an exact position isn't really required. Do what's comfortable and what works for you. Still we have some suggestions in the banjo tab and other options in the licks.

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