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Guitar tablatures for Fisher's Hornpipe

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #old time, #medium-tempo

This arrangement of Fisher's Hornpipe in C position is a masterful take on a traditional folk classic. The intricate finger picking of the strings creates a sound that is similar to that of a fiddle player's traditional approach to this song.

  • Guitar Fisher's Hornpipe Crosspicking

    Crosspicking

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      110 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This is an accurate fiddle tune style arrangement on guitar. To reproduce the melody as played on fiddle we need to dive into some serious cross-picking. It's definitely a challenge,...

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  • Guitar Fisher's Hornpipe No Capo

    No Capo

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      110 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This arrangement replicates what an experienced fiddler would play on this famously notey tune. We're playing without a capo, using some cross-picking, and use of that pinky. That's ...

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  • Guitar Fisher's Hornpipe Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      105 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This advanced arrangement of Fisher's Hornpipe sounds exactly like how a fiddle player would approach playing this song. Practice tip: Play slow to go fast! When you practice slow, y...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview
'Fisher's Hornpipe' is an educational tool aimed towards intermediate learners. The song is a standard in the repertoire of fiddle tunes and old-time music, noted for its medium-tempo rhythm. This learning platform presents flatpicking guitar tabs, specifically crafted to explore various styles of music like Crosspicking, No Capo, and Bluegrass Styles. The keys features of the Tunefox platform, designed to enhance and personalize the learning experience, are integral to fully understanding this composition.


Creative Learning Tools
Innovating towards a dynamic learning process, Tunefox supplements practice with its creative learning tools: the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider. The Lick Switcher allows the addition of new licks, which help the learners view the song differently. This feature offers numerous variations and the opportunity to personalize the arrangement, enabling learners to create unique interpretations of the tune. The Arrange Slider is an equally beneficial tool, allowing learners to adjust the difficulty level and tone of the song according to their capabilities and interests.


Practice Tools
Tunefox's learning platform includes tools to facilitate effective practice; these include a function to adjust tempo, backing tracks for playing along, a Speed Up function to test progress, and a Hide notes option for learning by ear. These versatile features give students the flexibility to manipulate their learning and practice environments, thereby encouraging a more in-depth understanding of 'Fisher's Hornpipe'.


General Practice Tips
It's always best to start slow. Building speed gradually helps to prevent errors and frustration. A slow, steady, and thorough initial study of the song ensures that the learner understands the rhythm, chord progression, key changes and unique intricacies of the song. This slow and intentional practice will eventually lead to a more natural and fluid performance of 'Fisher's Hornpipe'.