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Shenandoah's Melody Banjo Tabs

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Shenandoah's Melody Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Shenandoah's Melody is an uncommonly beautiful tune. It has an unusual chord progression, form, and length. Those elements and the descending melodic line that starts the tune are a few of the elements that make it stand out and shine.


This one is presented in the Modern Style that just means it combines multiple banjo picking techniques as most modern players do. Scruggs Style and the melodic style are used a lot in this arrangement. Some "inside rolls" are used as well! It is a transcription based on the recording made by Mountain Hollow Music.


This one can be very tricky for the fret and pick hands. Use the suggested fingerings in the banjo tablature as a guide. Practice listening and reading as well as playing.

Learn how to play Shenandoah's Melody on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Shenandoah's Melody Modern Style

    Modern Style

    Learn "Shenandoah's Melody" on the banjo. This one is an uncommonly beautiful tune that be a challenge for most players. It uses multiple picking techniques like Scruggs Style, melo...

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