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    Clawhammer banjo Yankee Doodle tab

    Clawhammer

    Traditional

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

    This simple version of Yankee Doodle is great for beginners. Using the Tunefox slider it will strip down to the core melody. There are also great licks to add variety and challenge.

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  • Clawhammer banjo Yankee Doodle tab

    Clawhammer - Double C Tuning

    Traditional

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

    This simple arrangement uses the core melody and a bum-ditty pattern to build that prototypical banjo sound. Use the Tunefox slider to strip away the extra notes and reveal the core melody. Check out the licks to add flair and a challenge.

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More about Yankee Doodle

A classic American tune.

Yankee Doodle, performed on a Clawhammer banjo in Double C tuning, is a timeless classic, traditionally played in two unique ways. The first arrangement is a deliberate, slower-paced rendition of the tune, focusing on the melody with delicate touches of ornamentation. The second is a faster, more intricate arrangement, incorporating intricate rolls and slaps to create a bouncy, syncopated sound. Both versions of the song provide a genuine, captivating experience sure to entertain any banjo enthusiast.

Yankee Doodle lyrics

Yankee Doodle went to town A-riding on a pony He stuck a feather in his hat And called it macaroni Chorus: Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the music and the step and with the girls be handy! Father and I went down to camp Along with Captain Gooding And there we saw the men and boys As thick as hasty pudding. Chorus And there was Captain Washington And gentle folks about him They say he's grown so tarnal proud He will not ride without them. Chorus