Beaumont Rag Guitar Tabs

Traditional

Beaumont Rag Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #up-tempo, #swing music

Beaumont Rag is a wonderful instrumental that was made popular on guitar by the incomparable Doc Watson. There are several different arrangements here to explore. Each include extra licks for even more variation. You also have the difficulty and vary sliders which will allow you to tailor each arrangement to your skill level, taste, and preference.

All players will benefit from exploring the Basic version. It's accessible for beginners which is great. Seasoned players will be able to easily see the arpeggios, scale patterns and rhythms that are being used. Understanding that framework is ve.ry beneficial for improvisation and crafting your own version of a tune. Most people play this in C shape with a capo at the second fret like Doc did. If you are just playing by yourself you can learn, play and practice without a capo, and you'd only really need one on if another instrumentalist wants to play the tune in the key of D. The Advanced and Bluegrass versions are both played out of "C position".

If you are feeling adventurous try out the No Capo version. As the name implies, no capo will be used and you'll play this in the actual key of D. Removing the capo opens up a lot of new note options and sonic possibilities. Each arrangement has some playing and practice advice in the descriptions. There's also fingerings and pick direction markings and fingering suggestions in the guitar tablature. Keep an eye out for those, and keep an ear out for anything you play. Practice listening. Just as repeated playing will help you memorize how to play a tune, repeated listening will help you develop your ears and memorize the sound of the song you are learning. That's very important.

Most melodies are directly out of scales. It's important to know and learn those. It will make playing and learning easier. It will help get your hands in shape. Check out our learning path for Guitar Scales & Exercises. The C major, D major and pentatonic scales will really help you on this tune. Try to memorize them and practice them regularly.

Learn how to play Beaumont Rag on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

Basic
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  60 bpm
- Tuning
  EADGBE
Beginners, this version of Beaumont Rag is for you! This version is also great for intermediate or advanced players who need a simple version to play at blazing speeds. Because it i...
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Bluegrass
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  60 bpm
- Tuning
  EADGBE
This is a great version of Beaumont Rag for guitar. We used the playing of Doc Watson as a model and then simplified it in some ways to increase playability and we wanted to make so...
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Advanced
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  110 bpm
- Tuning
  EADGBE
Put your jazz hat on for this one! This solo for Beaumont Rag is so much fun. Switch out the licks to learn about improvisation and how to play variations on the melody.
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No Capo
- Difficulty
- Key
  D
- Tempo
  60 bpm
- Tuning
  EADGBE
Learning to play guitar tunes without a capo can unlock totally new sounds and possibilities. That's exactly what's going on here with Beaumont Rag for guitar. The tune is usually p...
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: "Beaumont Rag" is a high-energy, up-tempo training tool designed to push advanced flatpicking guitarists to their limits. This engaging piece, with its roots in bluegrass and swing music, is captured as an exciting bluegrass fiddle tune. The educational component of this tool is designed around the Tunefox platform, which provides practical, creative learning tools to enhance the learning experience, making it an exciting and rewarding process.

Tools for Creative Learning: Key features of the Tunefox platform include the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider. The Lick Switcher forms a critical part of the learning process. It provides the option to add new licks to the arrangement, giving you the ability to view, learn, and interpret the song in a number of different ways. This promotes personalized learning and cultivates creativity in creating unique interpretations of the tune. The Arrange Slider is another powerful tool. With this feature, learners can adjust the difficulty level and tone of the song to match their skill level and learning pace.

Practicing Tools: In addition to the main teaching features, the Tunefox platform also offers a range of practicing tools. You can adjust the tempo, access backing tracks to play along with, use the Speed Up Function for progression, and even hide notes for learning by ear. The variety of features cater to all learning styles, making the platform accessible and beneficial to all users.

General Practice Tips: As with any new skill, it's crucial to start slowly. Aim for accuracy over speed in the beginning. Gradually increase the tempo as your comfort with the material grows. With persistence and patience, you'll soon master the "Beaumont Rag" and be ready to tackle new challenges!