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Beaumont Rag - D Mandolin Tabs

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Beaumont Rag - D Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Beaumont Rag is a tune that's very popular among flat-picking guitarists thanks to the legendary work of Doc Watson. It also sounds great on the mandolin and is a blast to play. Start with the basic version if you are a beginner. That one is also good for intermediate and advanced players. It gives you a glimpse of the melodic "skeleton" of the tune. Getting that framework helps give you a good jumping off point for understanding the tune and creating your own variations. Simple versions are also easier to play at super fast speeds!


The Bluegrass version and the higher octave are great for intermediate players and above. However, even if you are a beginner you could use the difficulty slider on the entire tune or tricky measures to tailor this tune to your liking and skill level. Check out the fingerings in the mandolin tablature and remember to explore those licks!

Since this song is in the key of D, regular scale practice in the key of D would be very beneficial. Check out the D Major Workout and consider incorporating that into your practice sessions when working on this tune.

Learn how to play Beaumont Rag - D on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Beaumont Rag - D Melody

    Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Beaumont Rag can be a tricky and intimidating tune. This version is not that. It's simplified and straightforward. It's just the important notes that form the core melody and moveme...

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  • Mandolin Beaumont Rag - D Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This version of Beaumont Rag for mandolin is a lot of fun. The classic lines are all there. There's major scale patterns, bluesy licks, pentatonic runs and of course some cross-pick...

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  • Mandolin Beaumont Rag - D Bluegrass - Upper Octave

    Bluegrass - Upper Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This version of Beaumont Rag for the mandolin spends a lot of time on the higher strings. Try to notice all the different types of scales that are being used. There's major, pentato...

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