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Mandolin tablatures for Big Sandy River

Bill Monroe

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #reel, #fiddle tune, #a major, #kenny baker, #bill monroe, #shuffle, #bluegrass

This fiddle tune is often played at jam sessions. It's very popular, thanks to its easy-going and memorable melody. Once you learn the main version, check out the licks to make it sound more bluesy or chromatic. This may spice up your solo! It will definitely be appreciated after hearing other solos that stick primarily to the melody. Also, try to find a way to play the B part an octave lower to make it a little different. Be careful about the right-hand direction. It is important to keep the down-up going on especially in bars 5 and 6 when left-hand techniques are involved.

  • Mandolin Big Sandy River Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      115 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    A classic Bill Monroe instrumental with a great chromatic run as a main theme.

    Mandolin Big Sandy River Bluegrass
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Practicing Tips

If you're a bluegrass enthusiast looking to master the mandolin, our 'Big Sandy River' learning resource is exactly what you need. We offer you a wide range of tablatures in Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Bluegrass Styles, with emphasis on reel, fiddle tune, A major, kenny baker, bill monroe, shuffle, and more bluegrass essentials.


Our valuable learning tips revolve around the unique features of the Tunefox platform. One such feature, the Lick Switcher, is integral to gaining a deeper understanding of the song. This feature enables you to substitute licks for individual measures, thus allowing you to view the song from various perspectives. Adding new licks enhances your playing vocabulary and presents exciting possibilities for song interpretation. Tap each measure to unveil the hidden licks.


The Arrange slider is another practical tool on our platform. This nifty slider lets you customize the difficulty level of your preference with remarkable precision. Sliding it to your left reveals a simple core arrangement, while sliding it to the right embellishes your tablature with extra fill-in notes, offering you the full song experience. Master the song at your own pacing with the tempo slider - an invaluable resource for adapting the tempo.


Backing tracks are a fun way to practice and refine your skills. Select the measures you wish to focus on and repeat them as you play along with these tracks. Our unique 'Speed Up' function comes into play by gradually raising the playback tempo. This feature helps you gracefully transition to faster speeds as you grow comfortable with the piece.


Immerse yourself in the delightful world of bluegrass mandolin with 'Big Sandy River' - an engaging, interactive, and enriching learning experience.