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Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Mandolin Tabs

Flatt & Scruggs

Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #up-tempo, #swing music, #vocal song

Don't Let Your Deal Go Down is a classic bluegrass tune that is a ball to play on mandolin. The chord changes borrow a bit from the jazz world. It's what's known as a "6-2-5-1" chord progression. Here's something to pay attention to - the final chord in a progression is usually the key. Look for the final chord near the end of a song, or song section. This isn't always the case, but a lot of the time this rule holds true.


More about the 6-2-5-1. In the key of G we have 7 scale notes: G A B C D E F#. We often use numbers to talk about chords in a key. The number for a chord is based on the root note of a chord and it's position in the scale. For example the root note of a G chord is G, and in the key of G, it's the "1". Usually, the 1 4 5 are major chords, and the 2 3 & 6 are minor. In this song you might be able to figure out we are using a major chord for the 6 and a major chord for the 2. This takes us out of the key of G momentarily. That's one reason why those chords have such a compelling sound.

Learn how to play Don't Let Your Deal Go Down on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    A Flatt & Scruggs classic! This one has a chord progression that's closer to jazz than most bluegrass tunes. It's a great study and a lot of fun.

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  • Mandolin Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Simple

    Simple

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

    Don't Let Your Deal Go Down is an old swing tune than was transferred to bluegrass by Flatt & Scruggs. Notice the chord progression is not the usual I, IV, and V pattern.

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  • Mandolin Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Jam

    Jam

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

    This arrangement of Don't Let Your Deal Go Down is a fantastic tool for learning how to play out of several different keys in the same scale. Practice tip: Play a lick over a specifi...

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  • Mandolin Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Advanced

    Advanced

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

    The advanced version of Don't Let Your Deal Go Down gives you an opportunity to practice developing your fluid lines between these interesting chords.

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Practicing Tips

If you're a beginner mandolin player, it's critical to tune in to the Bluegrass style and 'Don't Let Your Deal Go Down' offers an excellent introduction. Get ready to delve deep into the versatile world of up-tempo swing music.


The Tunefox platform is full of robust and user-friendly features. One of them being the Lick Switcher. This feature lets you add new licks to your vocabulary so that you can see the song from various perspectives. The best part is, you can change the licks for each measure, so that every verse of the song can sound different from the previous. Just tap on the measure and explore the hidden licks.


The Arrange slider is yet another powerful tool in your learning arsenal. Simply slide it to the left and the 'fill-in' notes will disappear, leaving behind a minimalist, core arrangement of the song. Slide it to the right and the 'fill-in' notes will complete the song and provide you with a richer, fuller arrangement. Similarly, the tempo slider can be used to adjust the playback speed of the song.


Practicing with the backing tracks can be a lot of fun and also informative. You can focus on specific measures and repeat them until you've mastered them. If you want to challenge yourself, try out the 'Speed Up' function. It slowly increases the tempo each time you play the song, helping you get comfortable at higher playback speeds.


All of these tools are aimed at making your learning process smoother and more enjoyable. But remember, the key to mastering any musical piece is patience and consistency. Practice regularly, take it slow and gradually increase your learning curve. You're sure to master 'Don't Let Your Deal Go Down' in your own time and pace.