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Cluck Old Hen Guitar Tabs

Allison Krauss and Union Station

Cluck Old Hen Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #bluesy, #medium-tempo, #old time, #allison, #krauss, #union station

Learn how to play Cluck Old Hen on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar Cluck Old Hen Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      115 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This simplified version of Cluck Old Hen is based on the Fiddle playing of Alison Krauss. Her version is based on the Stanley Brothers. If you are a beginner player learning...

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  • Guitar Cluck Old Hen Bluegrass - Low Octave

    Bluegrass - Low Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    For more clarity when flatpicking on the bass strings, try picking a little closer to the bridge.

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  • Guitar Cluck Old Hen Transcription

    Transcription

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This version of Cluck Old Hen is very closely based on the fiddle playing of Allison Krauss, with some of the riffs being adjusted for intermediate guitar players, but the spirit is ...

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  • Guitar Cluck Old Hen Old-Time

    Old-Time

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Am
    • Tempo
      98 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This is based on the traditional arrangement of Cluck Old Hen, rather than the Stanley Brothers' take. It is deceptively simple. Watch out for the cross-picking riffs in measures 2 a...

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  • Guitar Cluck Old Hen Old-Time - Low Octave

    Old-Time - Low Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Am
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    Tip: If you want the low to notes to gain clarity, try picking closer to the bridge. That can help the low notes cut through the mix in a jam a little better.

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Practicing Tips

<b>Learning Overview:</b>
Tailored for intermediate guitar players, the learning resource for 'Cluck Old Hen' provides flatpicking arrangements and tablatures in various styles namely Bluegrass, Bluegrass - Low Octave, Transcription, Old-Time, and Old-Time - Low Octave. The song, often viewed as a medium-tempo, bluesy, old-time piece, is popularized by Allison Krauss and Union Station. The learning experience can be customized and enhanced using the Tunefox platform's innovative features.</p>

<b>Lick Switcher:</b>
The 'Lick Switcher' feature is fundamental to maximizing the benefit of this resource. Use this tool to tweak the licks used in 'individual measures'. This gives you the freedom to customize the song’s arrangement while also allowing you to add more flavor and interpret it in a new way. Tap a measure to explore the hidden licks.</p>

<b>The Arrange Slider:</b>
The 'Arrange' Slider on the Tunefox platform is another excellent feature to ensure a customized learning experience. By moving the slider left, many of the fill-in notes are removed, leaving a simplified and core arrangement displayed in the tablature. Swipe the slider to the right to reintroduce these fill-in notes and unravel the full arrangement of the song.</p>

<b>Tempo Control:</b>
One of our crucial tips for learning 'Cluck Old Hen' involves using the tempo slider to control the speed of the song. You can adjust the tempo at any time to suit your comfort level and progressively increase the speed as your skills improve.</p>

<b>Practicing with Backing Tracks:</b>
To get the real feel and enjoyment from learning bluegrass, we recommend playing along with our realistic backing tracks. This practice method helps you prepare for your next jam and encourages you to experiment with the music. You can select certain measures to focus on and use the 'Speed Up' function to gradually increase the playback tempo. </p>

<b>Progressive Learning:</b>
Begin at a comfortable speed and let the 'Speed Up' feature guide you towards faster, shining performances. This feature is fantastic for incrementally increasing your skill level and speed, and allows for a natural progression in learning 'Cluck Old Hen'.</p>

Cluck Old Hen lyrics

My old hen, she's a good ol' hen She lays eggs for the railroad men Sometimes eight and sometimes ten That's enough for the railroad men Chorus Cluck ol' hen cluck when I tell you Cluck ol' hen or I'm gonna sell you Last time she cackled she cackled in the lot Next time she cackles cackles in the pot My old hen, she's a good ol' hen She lays eggs for the railroad men Sometimes one and sometimes two Sometimes enough for the whole damn crew Chorus Cluck ol' hen cluck and sing You ain't laid an egg since late last spring Cluck ol' hen cluck and call You ain't laid an egg since late last fall