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Working on a Building Guitar Tabs

Bill Monroe

Working on a Building Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #gospel music, #vocal song, #bluesy, #medium-tempo

Learn how to play Working on a Building on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar Working on a Building Simple

    Simple

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

    A Bill Monroe gospel number. This arrangement of Working on a Building has a bluesy edge to it, so make sure you swap out some licks for variation.

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  • Guitar Working on a Building Jam

    Jam

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

    This version of Working on a Building adds to the beginner arrangement by introducing some chromatic runs from the 1st to 3rd frets on the 1st and 2nd strings.

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  • Guitar Working on a Building Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This version of Working on a Building has more of a fiddle tune approach, which can be a cool effect when you’re playing a vocal melody.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview

Discover and master the gospel-strung flatpicking guitar tablature of 'Working on a Building' in Bluegrass style with this learning resource - ideally designed for advanced players. This melodic and vocally rich song is characterized by its bluesy flair and medium-paced tempo. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of soulful gospel music rhythm and Blues that this tablature brings. Using the versatile features of the Tunefox platform enhances your learning and playing experience, thereby making it more interactive and fun.


Practice Tips


Maximize the potential of the Tunefox's Lick Switcher. This key feature enables you to add new licks to your toolkit, offering a fresh perspective on the song. Switching between licks for different measures gives you ample opportunities to experiment with numerous variations and customize the arrangement according to your preference, thereby shaping your unique musical interpretation of the song. Remember, tap the measure to uncover the licks hidden beneath.


Make use of the Arrange slider to adjust the level of difficulty according to your comfort. Slide it to the left to exhibit a simple and bare arrangement. Slide it to the right to fill the arrangement with additional notes and bring the full glory of the song into light. Find your personal balance between the two extremes.


Regulate the tempo according to your choice with the help of the tempo slider. Experimenting with different tempos not only makes the practice session exciting but also helps widen your playing range.


The backing tracks give you a real feel of jamming with a band. The repetition of the selected measures, along with the real-sounding backing tracks, provides an immersive learning experience. Leverage the 'Speed Up' function to push your tempo limits by gradually increasing the playback speed. Start with a comfortable speed, and let the tempo pick up with 'Speed Up' as you keep syncing to higher speeds.


Remember, the key to perfection lies in consistency. Practice regularly and experiment relentlessly. Embrace the blend of gospel music and bluesy undertones that this song offers and ignite your passion for Bluegrass style's music.