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Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Mandolin Tabs

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Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #medium-tempo

These mandolin tablatures for Blackberry Blossom demonstrate playing the tune in the upper octave - mainly on the treble strings. This can be tough. Practice your G Major Scales. If you run into tough passages in these arrangements, then use the focus feature to practice a measure at a time slowly. If you need to, create your own exercises based on just a 2 or four note pattern and work on that repeatedly until it's easy.


Start with the Basic version. It's accessible for beginners and will serve as a great foundation and safety net for high speed solos. You can use the difficulty slider to simplify it further and explore variations in the licks. Check out the create your own: rhythm to learn the mandolin chords and progression for this tune.

Learn how to play Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Basic

    Basic

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Blackberry Blossom for the mandolin is an intimidating tune for a lot of people. It's been made easier! Instead of the complex scale patterns and arpeggios, just use the simple scal...

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  • Mandolin Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      75 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Playing Blackberry Blossom in the upper octave can be tough. Especially when you approach it with all the scale patterns and arpeggios that most fiddlers use. That's what's going on...

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  • Mandolin Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave B Part: Up the Neck

    B Part: Up the Neck

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    The B part of Blackberry Blossom is big fun to play up the neck on mandolin. Follow the fingering suggestions and pick directions in the tablature. When playing this up the neck you...

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  • Mandolin Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Create Your Own: Rhythm

    Create Your Own: Rhythm

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Use this tablature as a way to practice and develop your rhythm skills. The chord changes are listed above each measure. There are so many different ways to play the same chord. The...

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  • Mandolin Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Intermediate

    Intermediate

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This is one of the most popular bluegrass jam songs but isn’t one of the easiest to improvise over. Check out how fast the chords move and make sure you practice switching them with ...

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  • Mandolin Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Intermediate +

    Intermediate +

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    There are longer melodic lines in this arrangement of Blackberry Blossom to give you more of a feel for what the advanced version will sound like. Get this one down before moving to ...

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  • Mandolin Blackberry Blossom - Upper Octave Advanced

    Advanced

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

    This version of Blackberry Blossom is super fun! There’s lots of shifting going on and a bunch of long melodic lines to give you a full and complete version of this jam tune. Notice...

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Practicing Tips

We warmly welcome you to this learning guide on ‘Blackberry Blossom’, specifically designed for beginners maturing their skills. In this resource, you'll be introduced to the Simple Style bluegrass mandolin tablature – a fiddle tune paced at a medium tempo.


We've tailored this instruction to tap into your maximum musical potential by utilizing the innovative features of the Tunefox platform. An essential part of this tool is the Lickswitcher, which allows you to switch licks in individual measures effortlessly. This unique feature encourages a robust and imaginative approach to your learning, giving you the freedom to experiment with various styles while practicing your favorite tunes.


Another incredible tool at your disposal is the Arrange slider. This feature helps you customize the song's difficulty and tone, aligning it with your skillset and musical preferences. As you grow and develop your skills, you can incrementally increase the difficulty using the slider, ensuring your learning process remains challenging and rewarding.


The 'Hide notes' slider comes in handy for those with a preference for auditory learning, or those looking to improve their ear training skills. By concealing individual notes, you are propelled to learn the tune by ear, which cannot only bolster your musical memory but also nurture your intuitive grasp on melodies.


In general, when practicing 'Blackberry Blossom' and any other songs, take it slow at first. Master the melody before progressing to more complex structures. Break down the tune into smaller, manageable sections and practice each thoroughly. Most importantly, never lose sight of the joy of playing – this isn’t a race, but a journey. Embrace your passion for playing, and remember, consistent practice is the key.