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Clawhammer banjo tablatures for Spotted Pony

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #clawhammer, #frailing, #fiddle tunes

  • Clawhammer banjo Spotted Pony Simple

    Simple

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GCGCD

    Take me down to Bum-Ditty city, where the grass is green and them Spotted Ponies sure are pretty! Oh, won't you please take me home...and tell all your kin-folk :)

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  • Clawhammer banjo Spotted Pony Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      95 bpm
    • Tuning
      GCGCD

    Sometimes adding a hammer on during the long note of a bum-ditty can add a lot of interest, and really fill out your sound. That's exactly what we have going on here. Also, watch out...

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  • Clawhammer banjo Spotted Pony Old-Time

    Old-Time

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      110 bpm
    • Tuning
      GCGCD

    This spotted pony is bucking, and bucking high! We're taking it way up the neck in the A part, and prancing around with pure joy in the B. Watch the drop thumb, and hang on tight. H...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: Dive into the enchanting world of the 'Spotted Pony' with our comprehensive learning resource. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, you'll find clawhammer banjo tablatures tailored for your skill level. By focusing on three styles - Beginner, Intermediate, and Old-Time - this resource offers a rich journey into the classic clawhammer technique. The song teaches frailing, a distinctive element of clawhammer, while encapsulating the vitality of traditional fiddle tunes.


Practice Tips: Utilize the innovative features of the Tunefox platform to personalize your learning process. Use the Lick Switcher to add new lick vocabulary and discover hidden treasures within each measure. This allows you to see the same song in a new light, and learn multiple interpretation possibilities.


The Arrange slider is your key to customizing the difficulty level. Slide it left for a streamlined arrangement or slide it right to incorporate the full song arrangements with all additional notes. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't shy away from testing all the variations to see which ones suit your style best.


Whether you're warming up, going through the paces, or just playing for fun, adjusting the song's pace with the tempo slider can be incredibly helpful. Experiment with different tempos until you come across one that suits your comfort level, then gradually increase your speed using the 'Speed Up' function.


For an immersive learning experience, play along with our realistic backing tracks. This gives you the opportunity to get a feel for the music and prepare for your next jam. As you practice, focus on selected measures, and repeat till it's second nature. Remember, practice is not just about perfection, but also about having fun and enjoying the music.


In summary, the key to mastering 'Spotted Pony' lies in understanding its melodic structure, identifying its rhythmic patterns, and experimenting with tempo. So use the numerous features Tunefox offers and watch your clawhammer skills flourish.