Clawhammer banjo tablatures for Shady Grove
Traditional
Recomended level: Beginner
Shady Grove is a traditional American banjo song with a long history. This version of Shady Grove is perfect for banjo beginners, as it comes in two different arrangements in the keys of C minor and G minor. The clawhammer banjo style emphasizes the melody of the song, creating a dreamy and evocative soundscape. A simple but effective accompaniment to singing or playing with friends, this song is sure to get stuck in your head.
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Clawhammer Cm
- Difficulty
- Key Cm
- Tempo 105 bpm
- Tuning GCGCD
This arrangement uses Double C tuning. Most people play it in D minor, that means you'll need to capo this at the 2nd fret, and remember to spike that 5th string at the 7th. Check ou...
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Clawhammer Gm
- Difficulty
- Key Gm
- Tempo 105 bpm
- Tuning GDGCD
Sometimes you might hear this in the key of Gm at a jam. It's good to learn this song in a different key so you can be prepared. Learning this melody in a new key also helps to unloc...
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