Banjo in the Hollow

Your first melodic style song

Here it is folks- your first song! And it's really not that hard, so don't be intimidated that you are starting up at the 9th and 10th frets. These notes are an extension of the scale you learned in the previous lesson.

The trick to this song is to get the melody in your head because it's very repetitive. If you can sing it, that will help you internalize it faster. Also, if you know your chords, practice playing the backup while singing the melody. This is actually a great thing to do with any new song you're learning!

Unlock your creativity,
mix licks, be original.

Subscribe to unlock all lessons, songs and licks.

Mix your song variations
Interactive tablature
Any speed backing tracks

Train your ears
Video lessons
Desktop & Mobile

Make practicing fun with interactive tablature.

Subscribe to unlock all lessons, songs and licks.

The tab below will get you started but to take advantage of all of the Tunefox practice tools, learn Banjo in the Hollow in the Tunefox learning library. Click the card below to navigate there.

Song Banjo
Banjo in the Hollow

Banjo - Melodic Style
- Difficulty
- Key
  G
- Tempo
  100 bpm
- Tuning
  gDGBD
An extremely basic melodic style tune. For many people it is their very first song - even before Cripple Creek!
Learn
Song Banjo
Banjo in the Hollow

Banjo - Backup
- Difficulty
- Key
  G
- Tempo
  100 bpm
- Tuning
  gDGBD
A beginner backup arrangement of Banjo in the Hollow designed to teach root position G, C, and D chords. Take it very slow at first so you can nail the timing.
Learn