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Over the Waterfall Guitar Tabs

Traditional

Over the Waterfall Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #guitar, #fiddle tune, #old-time, #arpeggio, #crosspicking, #pentatonic

A great fiddle tune from the Old-Time world.

Learn how to play Over the Waterfall on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar Over the Waterfall Bluegrass - Low Octave

    Bluegrass - Low Octave

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

    This fiddle tune sounds great on the bass strings. We use as many open notes as we can in the arrangement, that's just part of the flat-picking style, but if you're up for a challeng...

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  • Guitar Over the Waterfall Bluegrass - High Octave

    Bluegrass - High Octave

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

    The melody is played, for the most part, on the treble strings. It requires frequent use of the pinky. This is a good opportunity to work on or exercise that finger if you are n...

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Practicing Tips

Basics of 'Over the Waterfall'
'Over the Waterfall' is an excellent learning resource, providing detailed, flatpicking guitar tablatures in both Low and High Octave Bluegrass Styles. This resource is specifically tailored for those at an intermediate level, and key areas of focus include Guitar, Fiddle Tune, Old-Time, Arpeggio, Crosspicking, and the Pentatonic Scale. An enjoyable and effective way to sharpen your skills while embracing the vibrant spirit of bluegrass and old-time music.


Lickswitcher Tool
One of the most innovative features of the Tunefox platform is the Lickswitcher tool. This tool allows you to interchange licks in individual measures of the song, thus enabling a flexible and creative approach to learning. The Lickswitcher encourages you to modify, experiment, and personalize as you learn 'Over the Waterfall,' ultimately leading to an enhanced understanding of the song's structure and potential variations.


Arrange Slider
The Arrange slider is another pertinent Tunefox feature that lets you modify the song's difficulty and tone according to your skill level and musical tastes. This tool offers you the freedom to adapt 'Over the Waterfall' to your unique style and comfort, facilitating a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.


Hide Notes Slider
For auditory learners or those looking to build a stronger ear for music, the 'Hide notes' slider is an indispensable tool. By concealing individual notes, this feature encourages you to hone your hearing skills and learn the tune by ear. It is a challenging yet rewarding approach that aids in boosting your musical intuition, memory, and overall understanding of the tune.


Practicing Tips
While learning 'Over the Waterfall,' it's crucial to practice regularly and mindfully. Play slower in the beginning and gradually increase the pace as you get more comfortable with the tune. Recording your practice sessions can also be an excellent way to monitor your progress. Ensure that each strum, pick, and fret matches the rhythm and melody of the song. Practice, patience, and passion are the keys to mastering this delightful tune.