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Buffalo Gals Mandolin Tabs

Traditional

Buffalo Gals Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #medium-tempo

Learn how to play Buffalo Gals on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Buffalo Gals Simple

    Simple

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

    Buffalo Gals is a fun jam tune and popular melody inside and outside of bluegrass circles. Practice tip: Sing the lyrics of the song to internalize the melody faster.

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  • Mandolin Buffalo Gals Jam

    Jam

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

    Buffalo Gals is both heard as a vocal tune and instrumental tune. Accent the melody notes to make it pop amongst the more lick-sounding notes.

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  • Mandolin Buffalo Gals Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    The B section of this arrangement of Buffalo Gals features a hammer-on/ pull-off triplet lick. It’s a technical B section with long flowing lines. Practice tip: Play with the metronome!

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: This learning resource is designed to guide you through the bluegrass classic, 'Buffalo Gals', at your own pace. Come equipped with mandolin tablatures for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Styles, this means there's something for everyone. Key features of this song include fiddle tune and medium-tempo rhythm.


Practice Tips: Engage with the powerful Tunefox platform to unlock your learning potential. One of the integral features, the Lick Switcher, enhances your exploration of the song. It allows you to swap licks in individual measures, adding new dimensions to your understanding of the song. You not only personalize the piece but also learn to interpret the tune differently. Remember to tap on the measure and uncover hidden licks.


Using the Arrange slider is another tool in your arsenal to customize the song's difficulty level. Slide it to the left to focus on the song's core arrangement once the fill-in notes are removed. Swipe right to view the song in its entirety, with the extra notes completing the arrangement. Don't forget to experiment with the tempo slider!


Applying your learnings and actually playing the music helps a lot! Jam along with our authentic sounding backing tracks and immerse yourself in the bluegrass vibe. Take one step at a time and focus on selected measures—repeat them. Use the 'Speed Up' feature to gradually build up the tempo for the song, starting at a slow pace you're comfortable with and progressively increasing in tempo with each replay.


Remember, learning is a personal journey. Be patient with yourself and enjoy the process. Make full use of these resources to enjoy and master 'Buffalo Gals' on your mandolin. Happy Learning!