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Banjo tablatures for I Am A Pilgrim

Doc Watson

Recomended level: Intermediate

Perfect for intermediate players, this piece offers a distinctive blend of bluesy undertones and the traditional musical style of Doc Watson. Dive deep into the resonating sounds of the banjo and refine your skills, while immersing yourself in this picturesque musical expedition.

  • Banjo I Am A Pilgrim Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    Here's a fairly straight ahead break for I Am a Pilgrim. Dig the 7th chords in the melody and also in the backup. This song is inherently bluesy, which lends itself well to utilizing...

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  • Banjo I Am A Pilgrim Bluesy

    Bluesy

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

    Here's a Bluesy break for I Am A Pilgrim. This arrangement features melodic, single string, and Scruggs style rolling. There are also some cool down the neck single string triplet li...

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  • Banjo I Am A Pilgrim Backup

    Backup

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

    This backup arrangement of I Am A Pilgrim shows how to utilize 7th chords to create and release tension between chords. This version starts out with some open chord vamping and then ...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview:
'I Am A Pilgrim' offers an excellent platform for banjo enthusiasts to learn in an interactive manner. Designed with bluegrass banjo tabs in various styles such as Scruggs, Bluesy, and Backup styles, this educational tool targets intermediate players. Not only does it provide a unique learning experience, but it also ensures that the learners broaden their skill set. At the heart of this program are creative learning tools known as the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider.


Lick Switcher:
The Lick Switcher tool is designed to make learning more enriching and challenging. It allows you to add new licks, thereby enabling you to view the song from various perspectives. This feature opens up numerous variations and the possibility of personalizing the arrangement, which can lead to new interpretations of the song.


Arrange Slider:
Another significant tool is the Arrange Slider. This innovative tool comes in handy for learners as they can adjust the difficulty level and tone of the song according to their skill level. It caters to the different learning pace of individuals, making the tool flexible and user-oriented.


Practising Tips:
Harnessing the full potential of 'I Am A Pilgrim' involves using the various practicing tools it provides. These include the ability to adjust tempo, use backing tracks for playing alongside, the Speed Up Function, and a feature to hide notes for ear training. To truly grasp the techniques, start slowly. Understand the structure of the song and progressively increase the tempo. Practice consistently to achieve smooth transitions and a more fluent performance.