Randy Lynn Rag Banjo Tabs

Earl Scruggs

Randy Lynn Rag Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

This is a great instrumental written by Earl Scruggs. He named it after his own son, Randy. When learning this tune, start off with the Melody. While most Scruggs tunes don't have a precise melodies like someone would sing or play in some traditional fiddle tunes, there are still target notes that Earl highlights individually or within the rolls he plays. Starting with the Melody tab will help you see the basic outline of the tune and learn those important notes and positions. After you've gotten a hang of the basic Melody arrangement, try a few licks. Learning just a few of these will help you learn how to incorporate rolls and fret hand embellishments using the specific target notes.

The Earl Scruggs arrangement is a transcription from the man himself. That signature sound in the A section of the tune that's usually played with Keith tuners, Cheat-ah keys or the like, is achieved with some simple fret hand embellishment for those of us with standard tuners. This happens in measure 4 of both arrangements. Earl played this super fast, but you should always focus on steady timing, and control of your dynamics and tone before pushing your speed.

Learn how to play Randy Lynn Rag on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

Melody
- Difficulty
- Key
  G
- Tempo
  80 bpm
- Tuning
  gDGBD
This basic melody arrangement will introduce you to the target notes and fretboard positions needed to play this tune. Work on getting your timing solid first. Go bit by bit, or meas...
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Earl Scruggs
- Difficulty
- Key
  G
- Tempo
  120 bpm
- Tuning
  gDGBD
This is a classic Scruggs instrumental. It usually makes use of Keith tuners, cheat-ah keys or similar tuning devices to get that signature sound in the melody of the A section. Sin...
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Practicing Tips

The 'Randy Lynn Rag' learning resource offers a valuable collection of bluegrass banjo tablatures in both Melody and Earl Scruggs styles. This instrumental, up-tempo bluegrass tune is optimal for intermediate banjo players. Through employing the features of the Tunefox platform, your learning process will be significantly enhanced, providing you with scope and variety for your musical development.

One of Tunefox’s unique features, the Lick Switcher, is an essential tool for expanding your musical vocabulary. By introducing a cornucopia of new licks, you can view the same song through a completely new lens. These interchangeable licks for individual measures enable you to explore a wide array of song variations, allowing you to customize the arrangement according to your preferences. To discover the hidden licks, simply tap the measure.

The Arrange slider is another beneficial feature on Tunefox. This slider lets you adjust the difficulty level of the song with precision. Swipe it to the left to eliminate the “fill-in” notes, simplifying the piece. The result is a core, stripped-down version of the song reflected in the tablature. If you swipe the slider to the right, however, all those additional notes are reintroduced to compose a complete, robust instrumental piece.

The tempo slider and Speed Up function are two other indispensable tools on Tunefox. Both features allow you to adjust the tempo based on your comfort and capability. Starting with a manageable tempo, you can use these features to gradually increase the speed, helping you to systematically progress. Playing in sync with the backing tracks not only helps with timing and rhythm but also makes practicing an enjoyable experience. Repeatedly practicing specific measures will furthermore contribute to your command over the song.

Remember, regular practice, patience, and perseverance are the keys to mastering any song. Making use of these Tunefox features will surely optimize your learning experience and lead to a rewarding performance of 'Randy Lynn Rag'.