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Fisher's Hornpipe Mandolin Tabs

Traditional

Fisher's Hornpipe Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #medium-tempo, #fiddle tune

Learn how to play Fisher's Hornpipe on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Fisher's Hornpipe Simple

    Simple

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

    Fisher's Hornpipe is an incredibly fun song, mostly due to how fast the chord changes occur. Practice playing the chords with the backing tracks to get a feel for the big picture of ...

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  • Mandolin Fisher's Hornpipe Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      95 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Compared to the advanced version, this is a slightly abbreviated arrangement of Fisher's Hornpipe. It gets you ready for what's to come!

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  • Mandolin Fisher's Hornpipe Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      105 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    The full-on arrangement of Fisher's Hornpipe. It's a good one! If you haven't listened to it already, check out Chris Thile and Mike Marshalls's take on this tune.

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Practicing Tips

Discover the art of medium-tempo, fiddle tunes with our learning resource 'Fisher's Hornpipe'. This interactive tool delivers bluegrass mandolin tablatures for all skill levels – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Styles. Get ready to acquaint yourself with an entirely new perspective towards the same song.


Decoding the tune and discovering new ways to play it is effortless with Tunefox's Lick Switcher. This feature enables adding new lick vocabulary to your repertoire, renovating the old tune into a fresh perspective. Personalize your arrangement while continuously learning with just a tap on the measure to unveil hidden licks.


The 'Arrange slider' is yet another notable Tunefox feature. A slide to the left swiftly removes the 'fill-in' notes, leaving a simple, core arrangement visible in the tablature. Sweeping to the right, on the other hand, reinforces the tune with extra notes, unfolding the complete song. You gain the freedom to set your difficulty level with this tool.


The in-built 'tempo slider' and backing tracks make learning enjoyable. Vary the tempo as per your comfort and start practicing with the backing tracks. Repeating specific measures and steadily increasing the speed proves beneficial.


'Speed Up' is a unique feature to help you accelerate your learning. Choose a comfortable starting speed and let 'Speed Up' gradually enhance the tempo with each playthrough. Remember, progression is the key.


Remember, consistent practice and exploring various learning tools enhance your musical journey. Immerse yourself in your learning, experiment with the features, and make the most out of this resource.