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Banjo tablatures for Dueling Banjos

Arthur Smith

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #instrumental, #soundtrack music, #up-tempo

What a classic! Don't paddle faster, slow down and learn this steady before you go for speed. Definitely start out with the From the Top! arrangement. This one teaches you the classic call and response melody that is so familiar to many. The Breakdown and Ending is some pretty serious Scruggs style banjo playing so don't beat yourself up if it is tough to play, or tough to play fast for you. Go what ever speed you need to.



Check out the video tutorial for both arrangements. Once you click on one of the arrangements the video preview will be above the tablature on the right hand side. Just click or tap on that, hit play and you're good to go.

  • Banjo Dueling Banjos Tunefox video preview

    Video Overview

    Explore learning strategies, tips, and a rundown of style variations.

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  • Banjo Dueling Banjos From the Top!

    From the Top!

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

    This is the very beginning of Dueling Banjos, where the guitar player initiates the duel with the banjo player. In this tab you'll find the first few phrases played at a slow tempo.

    Banjo Dueling Banjos From the Top!
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  • Banjo Dueling Banjos Breakdown and Ending

    Breakdown and Ending

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

    This is the breakdown part of Dueling banjos where the guitarist begins to play in time. It starts out with Phrase #2 and progresses from there into the fast picking part we all kno...

    Banjo Dueling Banjos Breakdown and Ending
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Practicing Tips

Immerse yourself in bluegrass music with our unique learning resources for the famous tune, 'Dueling Banjos'. This course provides beginner-friendly banjo tablatures in the styles of From the Top!, Breakdown and Ending. The course's focus lies in instrumental, soundtrack music that is lively and up-tempo, aiming to create a fun and interactive learning atmosphere for every banjo enthusiast.


An essential part of this course revolves around the innovative Tunefox platform. Its features are tailored to enhance the rhythm and melody generating abilities of players. The Lickswitcher tool, for instance, lets you substitute licks in individual measures of the tune. This unique approach promotes creative thinking, encourages musical flexibility, and adds a personal touch to your learning journey.


Also included is the Arrange slider, a feature that allows you to alter the song's difficulty level and tone. This means you can customize the song to not only fit your learning speed, but also reflect your preferred style of music. Whether you are an absolute beginner, or consider yourself a pro, this tool ensures that 'Dueling Banjos' remains enjoyable and challenging for all skill levels.


A standout feature of this course caters especially to auditory learners. With the 'Hide notes' slider, you can hide individual notes, prompting you to learn the tune by ear. Learning music in this way can greatly enhance your ear training skills, bolster musical intuition and memory, and subsequently amplify the overall learning experience.


Besides such innovative features, you can also expect to receive some essential tips for practicing and learning this song. These include the importance of regular practice, experimenting with different tempos, and regularly revising already-learned parts of the tune. Also, we emphasize focusing on the rhythm and synchronizing it with your playing. And remember, when it comes to music, patience and consistency always pay off, helping you master 'Dueling Banjos' with fluency and ardor.