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Guitar tablatures for Red Haired Boy

Tony Rice

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #instrumental, #medium-tempo, #irish music

An up-tempo traditional American folk tune, Red Haired Boy is an ideal choice for intermediate flatpicking guitarists looking for an engaging yet challenging exercise. With its tricky melodic lines and fast pace, this fun tune is sure to provide a rewarding musical experience.

  • Guitar Red Haired Boy No Capo - Low Octave

    No Capo - Low Octave

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

    Learning to play a standard fiddle tune out of a different position with a capo, or in this case without a capo, is a great exercise. It can really help you see a familiar scale patt...

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  • Guitar Red Haired Boy Jam

    Jam

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

    This is a fairly straight ahead version of Red-Haired Boy AKA Little Beggar Man. There's some nice syncopation which really helps move the melody along nicely.

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  • Guitar Red Haired Boy Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    David Grier. Nuff' Said. This is a transcription from his album "Hootenanny" which you should definitely treat yourself to. Check out the genius way he cross-picks the descending lin...

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Practicing Tips

The learning resource for 'Red Haired Boy' has been designed to accommodate all skill levels, providing guitar tablatures in Beginner, No Capo - Low Octave, Intermediate, Advanced Styles. This Medium-tempo, instrumental Irish melody is brought to life through the use of key features supplied by the Tunefox platform.


One of the most exciting and innovative features included in this resource is the 'Lick Switcher'. This tool allows you to add a new selection of licks into your musical vocabulary and lets you explore a wide array of variations for the song. Tap the measure, discover hidden licks and construct unique arrangements that suit your style of playing.


The 'Arrange' slider is another valuable tool that helps you customize the difficulty level of your arrangement - simply slide it to the left to remove the fill in notes or swipe right to add in those extra notes and reveal the full arrangement. This tool gives you a great deal of control over your learning experience.


Playing with different tempoes using the tempo slider adds another layer of complexity and enjoyment to your learning experience. Backing tracks can provide a fun and productive way to practice specific measures repetitively.


The 'Speed Up' function carefully increases the playback tempo to help you gradually increase your playing speed. Start out by selecting a comfortable speed, then let the 'Speed Up' function carry you towards higher speeds, one slight increase at a time.


As you continue to explore and learn 'Red Haired Boy' through this exciting resource, remember to make use of these tips and tools to achieve optimal results. Whether you're looking to play a simple version of the melody or a fuller arrangement, the Tunefox platform has you covered. Enjoy your learning journey!