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The Old Spinning Wheel Guitar Tabs

Traditional

The Old Spinning Wheel Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #instrumental, #vocal song, #medium-tempo

Immerse yourself in the harmonious magic of 'The Old Spinning Wheel,' a well-loved vocal song now arranged beautifully for guitar. This instrumental piece, featuring exquisite tablatures that intermediate players will find challenging yet rewarding to master. Presented at a medium tempo, it's the perfect opportunity to learn and develop your skill. This adaptation gives guitar enthusiasts an accessible avenue to learn how to play this classic, taking your musical repertoire to a new level. Rediscover the charm of this timeless tune and let the memories of the past spin to life under your fingertips.


Start with the simple version to get a handle on a basic arrangement of this tune. There are some simple licks to check out as well. Any measures that have a colored dot above them have licks you can try out. Licks are a great way to keep things interesting and also build your musical vocabulary. The jam version of this tune is a bit of a step up from the simple version. If any part of this tune is troubling use your Tunefox tools to practice in a way that makes things a little more approachable. You can use the difficulty slider to dial out extra notes in the whole arrangement. You can also adjust the difficulty of individual measures and licks within the edit measure window. There you can lock the measure into place the way you like, and you can also use focus. Looping a measure or section to listen repeatedly can help you understand the timing, and playing it repeatedly helps you get your fingers in shape. Most important is using the tempo slider to go at an achievable speed. In the beginning, the slower the better.


The bluegrass version of this tune is a transcription. That means it is almost note for note what someone played. In this case you'll be studying the legendary guitar stylings of James Alan Shelton. He was the lead guitar player for the Stanley Brothers for almost 20 years!

Learn how to play The Old Spinning Wheel on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar The Old Spinning Wheel Simple

    Simple

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

    This is a simple arrangement of The Old Spinning Wheel. For the chromatic walk you can either use one finger per fret, or if you are still using training wheels it's ok to just use o...

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  • Guitar The Old Spinning Wheel Jam

    Jam

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

    The intermediate arrangement of The Old Spinning Wheel adds a few slides, and hammers to give more life to the melody, and a couple dotted half notes to give a sense of forward momen...

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  • Guitar The Old Spinning Wheel Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This is a James Alan Shelton transcription. Check out all his variations! As you learn to play this, take a step back and get a bird's eye view of the The Old Spinning Wheel arrangem...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: 'The Old Spinning Wheel'


This learning resource is designed for those who are interested in delving into the world of Bluegrass, with a flatpicking guitar tablature tailored for the intermediate player. 'The Old Spinning Wheel' is a vocal song with an instrumental component, played at a medium-tempo. It brings you right into the heart of traditional music, providing an enriching experience that will improve your guitar playing skills.


Learning Tips


Make the most out of Tunefox's innovative platform to facilitate your learning process. The 'Lick Switcher' feature is an essential tool to get familiar with. As you play around with the feature, you will add new licks to your vocabulary and gain a unique perspective on the song. The ability to alter the licks for individual measures gives you the freedom to experiment with various song variations, consequently adding a personal touch to your arrangement.


Remember, the 'Arrange slider' is your aid in customizing the difficulty level. As you slide it towards the left, the tune simplifies by eliminating many "fill-in" notes, leaving you with a basic arrangement. Dragging it to the right will gradually add those notes back in, presenting you with the full, richer arrangement of the song.


Another fantastic aid in mastering 'The Old Spinning Wheel' is the 'Tempo Slider.' Utilize this tool to comfortably alter the song's tempo during your practice sessions.


Practise with Purpose


Make your practice sessions more stimulating and effective by playing along with backing tracks. The key to mastering bluegrass lies in constantly playing and experimenting with the music. Use the real-sounding backing tracks on Tunefox to help you prep for your upcoming jam session.


Highlight specific measures and play them repeatedly to drill them into your muscle memory. The 'Speed Up' function is a brilliant way to gradually move to higher speeds. Start at a manageable pace, then let 'Speed Up' incrementally increase the tempo each time you play.


Remember, successful practice requires patience, consistency, and dedication. Enjoy the learning process and let your passion for Bluegrass music guide your journey through 'The Old Spinning Wheel.'