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The Girl I Left Behind Me Banjo Tabs

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The Girl I Left Behind Me Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #old time, #vocal song, #fiddle tune, #medium-tempo

"The Girl I left behind", otherwise called "The Girl I Left Behind Me", is an English melody from the Elizabethan era. It could be referred to as a war tune as it is usually played when warriors left for war or a maritime vessel set sail. It originated in 1758 when English Admirals Hawke and Rodney were watching the French fleet. In 1791, Dublin housed the first printed version of the song. As a mainstream tune with a few varieties, "The Girl, I Left Behind Me" may have been brought into America around 1650 as 'Brighton Camp', of which a duplicate dating from around 1796 dwells in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. Other versions of this song include; the printed 1810 under the title "The Girl I left behind Me", "Blyth Camps, Or, the Girl I abandoned Me" (1812, Newcastle), "Brighton Camp, or the Girl I deserted Me" (1815, Dublin, from which the "Brighton" title likely came), "Paragon," etc. The tune was well known in the US armed force as they adopted it from the lips of a Brit is detainee who was singing it. The Army utilized this tune as a walking tune all through the nineteenth century.

Learn how to play The Girl I Left Behind Me on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo The Girl I Left Behind Me Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    This is a fun arrangement of The Girl I Left Behind Me. Then again, when is Scruggs style banjo not fun? Well it can be frustrating to learn, but I guarantee if you force yourself to...

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  • Banjo The Girl I Left Behind Me Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

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

    This is a very simple melodic version of The Girl I Left Behind Me. We've got the tempo set to 80 bpm, but remember to adjust the tempo slider wherever you need. You can also loop me...

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  • Banjo The Girl I Left Behind Me Single String Style

    Single String Style

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

    Take it easy! Just cause you are playing banjo, doesn't mean you have to set the strings on fire each time you play. Music can still be fun at slower speeds. Music is a feeling. Do y...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview


'The Girl I Left Behind Me' is an educational tool crafted to breathe new life into the joy of banjo playing. Designed for intermediate players, this old-time vocal song and fiddle tune features bluegrass banjo tabs in Scruggs, Melodic, and Single String Styles. Its characteristic medium tempo fits perfectly with this old-time music style, providing a challenging yet engaging learning experience.


Tunefox Platform and Tools


Key features of the Tunefox platform such as the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider turn learning into an adventure. The Lick Switcher is a vital tool that lets you add new licks to view the song under fresh perspectives. This feature introduces numerous variations that allow you to personalize the arrangement and foster unique interpretations of the tune.


The Arrange Slider, another innovative feature on our platform, not only adjusts the difficulty level of the song but also alters the tone, making your learning path flexible and customizable.


Practice Tools


Other practicing tools available include adjusting the tempo, using backing tracks to play along, the Speed Up Function, and the Hide Notes feature for those who wish to learn by ear. These features contribute towards making each practice session constructive and fun, enhancing your musical skills effectively.


General Practice Tips


As a practice tip, it's advisable to start slow. This method allows you to understand the song and its intricacies better before gradually advancing the tempo. It's not always about how fast you can play, but how well you can capture the emotion and grace of 'The Girl I Left Behind Me'.