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Mandolin tablatures for Cherokee Shuffle

Traditional

Recomended level: Expert

Tags: #fiddle tune, #medium-tempo

This is a very popular fiddle tune you are likely to hear in many jam circles. When first learning the Bluegrass arrangement, make sure to set the green difficulty slider to easy. Learning this basic version gives you a great foundation. After getting this under your fingers at the easiest level, you can notch up the difficulty a bit at a time or use the Tunefox Tutor to guide your progress.

  • Mandolin Cherokee Shuffle Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This arrangement of Cherokee Shuffle includes more long, flowing lines similar to how a professional mandolinist like Adam Steffy would play the melody.

    Mandolin Cherokee Shuffle Bluegrass
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: 'Cherokee Shuffle' is a popular fiddle tune in the bluegrass repertoire, notable for its medium-tempo and hefty dose of mandolin tablature in the Bluegrass Style. This learning resource is tailored for advanced players looking to push their boundaries and explore the depths of their musical prowess. This tune provides an excellent opportunity to hone your bluegrass skills and expand your musical vocabulary.


Practice Tips: 'Cherokee Shuffle' is more than simply mastering the tablature. Utilize the Tunefox platform to explore an array of features that can enhance your practice sessions. Use the Lick Switcher to add new licks and change the licks for individual measures. This not only personalizes your arrangement but also lets you interpret the tune in fresh ways. Remember, unlocking the hidden licks in each measure can radically transform your understanding and performance of the song.


The Arrange slider is another essential tool. A slide to the left simplifies the arrangement, removing “fill-in” notes and leaving a core selection. In contrast, sliding to the right brings all those extra notes back in, providing a fuller, more detailed representation of 'Cherokee Shuffle'. This customizable level of difficulty lets you challenge yourself at your own pace.


Don't underestimate the power of the Tempo Slider. Adjust the song's tempo according to your needs. When ready, add the thrill of playing along with backing tracks. Experimenting is a vital part of learning bluegrass, so feel free to indulge. Concentrate on selected measures, repeating them until they 'feel' right. The 'Speed Up' feature incrementally increases the tempo, helping you gradually acclimate to faster playing speeds. Start at a comfortable speed, and let 'Speed Up' take you to exciting new tempos.


As with any song, patience, perseverance, and regular practice are keys to mastering 'Cherokee Shuffle'. Join the ranks of those who have discovered the joy and satisfaction brought by this engaging bluegrass fiddle tune.