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Banjo tablatures for Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Coots and Gillespie

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #holiday songs, #vocal songs, #medium-tempo

"Santa Clause is Coming to Town" is one oldie tune that almost everyone knows. It's the music that warms the heart of the young ones and tends the heart of the mature as the year winds to an end. The song was written by John Frederick and Haven Gillespie and was sung in 1934 on a radio show by Eddie cantor. It immediately made the records as it sold about 30,000 within the first 24 hours of its release. Then came other versions like that of bluebird records done by George Hall and his orchestra. Hall's version was prevalent in 1934 and stood on various charts of the day. There have been over 200 artists who have recorded the song, including The Crystals, Chris Isaak, Michael Bublé Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, and The Jackson 5. The song is a traditional Christmas special that has interesting lyrics like "You'd better watch out, better not cry /You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why / Santa Claus is coming to town." This version is from Haven Gillespie. The tune was also part of what was recorded for Victor records on September 26 of 1935. "Santa Clause is coming to Town" hit the season version at number 23 on the billboard in 1963, and in that same year, Phil Spector included a version of his own in the Christmas gift for you performed by the crystals.

  • Banjo Santa Claus is Coming to Town Basic Melody

    Basic Melody

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

    This solo for Santa Claus is Coming to Town will help you get the basic melody under your fingers and prepare you for the Melodic style break.

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  • Banjo Santa Claus is Coming to Town Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

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

    This melodic style solo for Santa Claus is Coming to Town is a fun way to play the melody for this classic Christmas song.

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  • Banjo Santa Claus is Coming to Town Backup

    Backup

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

    Here's the backup for Santa Claus is Coming to Town. A combination of vamping and rolling will help give you approach this song with some unique ideas.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' provides an insightful learning opportunity for intermediate players interested in holiday songs and vocal songs at a medium tempo. The educational tool features bluegrass banjo tabs in a variety of styles, such as Basic Melody, Melodic, and Backup, helping learners grasp the song's subtleties and nuances. On the Tunefox platform, this all-time-favorite Christmas song is a fun and exciting musical journey that stimulates creativity and develops technical skills.


Tools for Creative Learning: The Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider are two innovative tools that enhance the learning experience. The Lick Switcher is an essential asset, enabling learners to add new licks and view the song with a fresh perspective. This feature offers countless variations, lets you personalize the song arrangement, and spurs new interpretations of the tune. On the other hand, the Arrange Slider is a highly interactive tool, allowing learners to tailor the difficulty level and tone of the song to their liking.


Practicing Tools: Tunefox includes a range of practice tools designed to optimize learning. These include adjusting the tempo to suit your pace, backing tracks that let you play along with the melody, a Speed Up Function that challenges you to incrementally increase your speed, and a Hide Notes option that facilitates learning by ear. These tools, while enhancing your learning experience, bring fun and excitement to your practice sessions.


Practice Tips: Starting slowly is always a beneficial approach when learning a new song. It allows you to gradually familiarize yourself with the tune, focusing on each note's clarity and precision. As you get more comfortable, you can increase the tempo and experiment with new arrangements using the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider. Remember - patience and consistent practice are the keys to mastering 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town' on your bluegrass banjo.