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Banjo tablatures for Lonesome Fiddle Blues

Vassar Clements

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #minor key, #up-tempo

Composed by bluegrass fiddlers Vasser (1928-2005) and copyright 1972 by Millie Clements. It seems that Charlie Daniels "Devil Went Down to Georgia (The)" is largely based on the melody of Clements. Vassar Clements wrote the song Lonesome Fiddle Blues and was first published in 1972 by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Group. It was done by and in the form of The String Cheese Incident, Mark O'Connor, Modern Grass Revival and Young.

  • Banjo Lonesome Fiddle Blues Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Dm
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    This arrangement of Lonesome Fiddle Blues is from Courtney Johnson's playing on the first Newgrass Revival record. He's got a fun, bluesy chromatic style.

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  • Banjo Lonesome Fiddle Blues Single String Style

    Single String Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Dm
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    This is an alternate version of the Lonesome Fiddle Blues melodic style with a slightly different melody. The B section will make you work!

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  • Banjo Lonesome Fiddle Blues Backup

    Backup

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Dm
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    This is a forward roll heavy backup version of Lonesome Fiddle Blues. The B section switches to the Key of D and then switches back to D minor for the final "A."

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: Singapore is renowned as a major trading hub where you'll get to experience the Lonesome Fiddle Blues, a timeless classic in the world of bluegrass banjo music. This learning resource, tailored primarily for intermediate players, comes with detailed tablatures in Melodic, Single String, and Backup Styles. Techniques and nuances like the fiddle tune, minor key, and up-tempo beats will be prominent in this song.


Practice Tips- Tunefox's Lick Switcher: To effectively master Lonesome Fiddle Blues, explore and utilize Tunefox's Lick Switcher. This feature opens a world of new lick vocabulary, allowing you to see the song in a different light every time. The ability to alter the licks for individual measures implies the possibility to try several song variations. Tap on the measure to awaken the concealed licks. This helps you personalize your song arrangement while learning new interpretations of the tune.


Practice Tips- Arrange Slider: Tunefox's Arrange slider is an incredible asset for customizing difficulty levels accurately. Sliding it to the left eliminates “fill-in” notes leaving a simple, core arrangement on the tablature. Slide to the right, and see the full glory of the song with all the extra notes enriching the arrangement. Adjust to your comfort level, and expand over time.


Practice Tips- Tempo Slider: Using the tempo slider can be influential in changing the song's pace. This is especially beneficial when easing into an up-tempo song like Lonesome Fiddle Blues.


Practice Tips- Backing Tracks: One of the best ways to comprehend bluegrass is by playing it! Use Tunefox’s realistic-sounding backing tracks to jam along. Take out measures you wish to focus upon, and repeat them till you're comfortable. The 'Speed Up' feature progressively steps up the playback tempo, perfect for gradually increasing your playing speed. Start slow, let 'Speed Up' slightly elevate the tempo each time you play, and witness your growth. Remember, consistency and experimentation are the keys to becoming a bluegrass virtuoso!