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Old Dangerfield Banjo Tabs

Bill Monroe

Old Dangerfield Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

A powerful number by Mr. Bill Monroe

Learn how to play Old Dangerfield on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Old Dangerfield Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    A great Monroe number. Some people put the extra beat in on the measure before the C part, some don't. Bill definitely did.

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  • Banjo Old Dangerfield Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

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

    This version emulates the way Bill Monroe would play on his mandolin.

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  • Banjo Old Dangerfield Backup

    Backup

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

    Some simple vamp style backup, with some great backup riffs in the licks switcher.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: Your learning journey through "Old Dangerfield", a classic bluegrass piece, begins here. This resource has been fine-tuned to suit those already acquainted with the banjo, offering detailed tablatures in Scruggs, Melodic, and Backup Styles for your proficient exploration. Take advantage of the unique features on the Tunefox platform to enrich your learning experience and widen your bluegrass repertoire.


Utilising the Lick Switcher: One of the key attributes of Tunefox that you will learn to appreciate is the Lick Switcher. This function augments your grasp of the song by offering a myriad of variations encapsulated within individual music measures. By tapping on a measure, you gain insights into the different licks hidden within, thus allowing you to view the song from an entirely new perspective. Personalize the arrangement, and uncover unique ways to interpret the tune!


The Arrange Slider: The Arrange Slider provides you with the versatility to adapt the song difficulty to suit your needs. Sliding this bar to the left minimizes the fill-in notes, presenting you with a simple and foundational arrangement. Conversely, moving the slider to the right reintroduces these fill-in notes to form a more comprehensive melody. This interactive feature adds a new dimension to your learning journey through "Old Dangerfield".


Tempo Control and Backing Tracks: With the tempo slider, you are in full control of the speed at which you wish to master this piece. Alter the tempo to match your level of comfort and challenge yourself gradually. Enjoy the immersive experience of playing along with the provided backing tracks. Participating in this form of active learning not only makes the journey enjoyable, but it prepares you thoroughly for your future bluegrass jams.


Practice Tips: Start with focusing on comprising measures, repeating them until confident. The ‘Speed Up’ function is an excellent tool to incorporate in your practice sessions. It progressively increases the playback tempo each time you play the song, helping you smoothly transition to faster speeds. As a tip, start at a pace you are comfortable with, then use the ‘Speed Up’ function to gradually press your boundaries. Playing, experimenting, and interacting with the song is the key to mastering it!