Clawhammer banjo tablatures for Wayfaring Stranger
Traditional
Recomended level: Beginner
Wayfaring Stranger is a classic American folk song often played on a Clawhammer banjo. This version includes four different arrangements: a traditional Clawhammer arrangement, a version that goes up the neck, one with Minor Tuning, and a Sawmill Tuning version. All of these arrangements add depth and complexity to this timeless song, creating a unique and captivating sound.
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Clawhammer
- Difficulty
- Key Cm
- Tempo 70 bpm
- Tuning GCGCD
This tune sounds great in Double C. We really get to use that low string in the melody on this one and it creates a very powerful sound.
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Up the Neck
- Difficulty
- Key Cm
- Tempo 70 bpm
- Tuning GCGCD
This arrangement uses melody mostly on the first string. Playing the melody on the higher strings sounds great, and really helps it stand out when playing with others. Check out the ...
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Minor Tuning
- Difficulty
- Key Gm
- Tempo 70 bpm
- Tuning GDGAD
This song is often played in A minor. Tune your open strings to gDGBbD. Capo at the second fret. Spike your fifth string at the seventh fret. Do that, and you'll be ready to play thi...
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Sawmill Tuning
- Difficulty
- Key Gm
- Tempo 70 bpm
- Tuning GDGCD
Sawmill tuning is used all the time in old-time playing. It opens up some nice options for Wayfaring Stranger too. Check it out!
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