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Waterbound Clawhammer banjo Tabs

Traditional

Waterbound Clawhammer banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #clawhammer, #frailing, #fiddle tunes

Learn how to play Waterbound on Clawhammer banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Clawhammer banjo Waterbound Simple

    Simple

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

    The Bum Ditty is our friend, and here in this version of Waterbound, we get to spend some quality time with our friend. It has just the right amount of space and enough going on to k...

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  • Clawhammer banjo Waterbound Jam

    Jam

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

    Let's go ahead and add some icing to this cake! Rhythmic syncopation, ascending melody lines replete with glorious hammer-ons. Huzzah!

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  • Clawhammer banjo Waterbound Old-Time

    Old-Time

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

    Drop your thumb and hammer down folks!

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: 'Waterbound' is a dynamic clawhammer and frailing song that will help you master the art of old-time banjo playing, ideal for beginners and intermediate players alike. The song offers a rich palette of fiddle tunes to explore, and it's sure to capture your interest with its rhythmic patterns and authentic old-time music charm. Using the Tunefox platform, you can access a range of banjo tablatures for 'Waterbound', experiment with the Lick Switcher, and use the Arrange slider to customize your learning experience.


Key Learning Features: One of the essential aspects of learning a song on Tunefox is the Lick Switcher. With its help, you can personalize the tune to your liking and discover new interpretations. Tapping each measure uncovers hidden licks, effectively expanding your lick vocabulary and providing a fresh perspective on the song.


Another vital feature handy in your learning process is the Arrange slider that modifies the song's complexity with simple finger swipes. Sliding to the left decreases the fill-in notes, revealing a simplified version of the melody, while moving to the right adds those extra notes back, presenting the full arrangement.


Practice Tips: Mastering music is all about enjoying the journey, and the backing tracks on Tunefox will certainly make your practice sessions enjoyable. Immerse yourself in real-sounding backing tracks and get a feel for jamming. Concentrate on individual measures, replaying them until they're perfected, and use the 'Speed Up' function to progressively increase the tempo. Begin at a comfortable speed, and allow yourself to gradually acclimatize to a faster pace. Remember, the key to learning music effectively is consistency, patience, and above all, enjoyment.