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Old Joe Clark Guitar Tabs

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Old Joe Clark Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #up-tempo, #bluesy, #old time

Old Joe Clark is an old-time American folk tune arranged for flatpicking guitar. It features multiple arranged and variations, making it great vehicle for flatpickers looking to hone their technique.



If you are a Beginner, start with the Bluegrass version at the easiest level. It will require only down strokes. At the hardest level this tune will be a fully fledged fiddle tune that's fit for any jam or stage. There is a vast amount of licks for you to explore. Add one or two to learn some new techniques, or create completely new versions of this tune! If you are ok with doing a bit of alternate picking, the Low Octave will also be great for you to explore. At the easiest level it requires just a little bit of alternate picking, at the hardest level it's a fully fledged fiddle tune for the experienced flat-picker.



If you are an experienced picker, check out the No Capo, or the No Capo - Low Octave arrangements. Playing a tune that's traditionally played without a capo opens up the possibility for a whole new world of sounds. Check the tab descriptions for these tunes and the others for even more picking and practice advice.

Learn how to play Old Joe Clark on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar Old Joe Clark Melody

    Melody

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

    The melody for Old Joe Clark is very interesting and sounds great on guitar. It is what is known as a "modal" tune. In simple terms it goes in and out of the key of G. Learn a...

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This version of Old Joe Clark will get you in full fledged flatpicking fiddle tune mode. It's very similar to how most fiddlers play this. It also is very accessible. Use the diffic...

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark Low Octave

    Low Octave

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

    Learning a familiar fiddle tune in a different octave, key, or position, is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of the tune and fretboard layout. Playing Old Joe Clark in the...

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark No Capo

    No Capo

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

    Playing this familiar tune without a capo is a rewarding challenge. It will open new things for both rhythm and lead. Most of this tune should be played in second position. That mea...

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark No Capo - Low Octave

    No Capo - Low Octave

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

    Old Joe sounds great without a capo in the lower octave. We really get to use the full force of those low bass strings. Remember to pick a bit closer to the bridge to get the notes...

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark Simple

    Simple

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

    A popular fiddle tune with a bluesy flair. The cool thing about this song is that it sounds great regardless of what difficulty level arrangement of Old Joe Clark you’re playing at!

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark Jam

    Jam

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

    This intermediate version of Old Joe Clark will show you how to blend more 16th notes into your playing to create a fuller, more melodic sound.

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark Bluegrass #2

    Bluegrass #2

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

    This is a simple arrangement of Old Joe Clark. If you are a beginner, make it even more simple by using the Difficulty slider and setting it to easy. This will require only downstro...

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  • Guitar Old Joe Clark Adding Slurs

    Adding Slurs

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

    Channel your inner fiddle player here, because this arrangement of Old Joe Clark is exactly how a fiddle player may approach the melody. At the highest difficulty level this ...

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Practicing Tips

Take a dive into the world of flatpicking guitar tablatures. Designed for intermediate players, 'Old Joe Clark' brings you unique styles like Bluegrass, Low Octave, No Capo, No Capo - Low Octave. Enrich your repertoire with this up-tempo, bluesy, old-time, fiddle tune.


Master your skills with Tunefox platform's iconic features such as the Lick Switcher. Infuse new flavours into the same tune by adding different licks to individual measures. Experience the joy of seeing an old song in a brand new light. Just tap the measure and explore the variety of licks hidden there.


Further, utilize the Arrange slider to modify the difficulty level according to your comfort. Swiping left simplifies the arrangement, offering a core structure for the song, while swiping right uncovers all the detailed notes, revealing the full song for you to master.


Invest time in learning to adjust the tempo. The tempo slider permits you to change the playback rate. This feature will be critical when you practice with backing tracks.


Enjoy the benefits of practicing with backing tracks. Choose certain measures to focus on and repeat them until you feel confident. Make use of the 'Speed Up' function to progressively increase the tempo. Begin at a pace you're comfortable with, and gradually ramp up the speed. This method will smoothly ease you to higher speeds, thereby enhancing your consolidation and improving your performance.


Remember when learning a song like 'Old Joe Clark'; patience, perseverance and practice are key to mastering the tune. So, tune up your guitar, settle into your practice chair and enjoy the journey of exploring the art of flatpicking guitar tablatures.