Practicing Tips

Learning Overview:

This comprehensive learning resource provides beginners to advanced players with bluegrass mandolin tablatures for 'Freight Train', a medium-tempo blues music composition. You can broaden your music portfolio by mastering this song, using the innovative features of the Tunefox platform to facilitate a productive and engaging learning experience.

Practice Tip 1 - Utilizing Lick Switcher:

One of the notable features of the Tunefox platform is the Lick Switcher, which allows you to add new licks to your repertoire and view the song from diverse perspectives. It lets you personalize the arrangement and explore different variations by swapping the licks for individual measures. To discover what licks are available for each measure, just tap on it.

Practice Tip 2 - Customizing Difficulty Level:

With the innovative Arrange slider, you can adjust the difficulty level based on your comfort zone. By moving the slider to the left, you can simplify the song as it removes many fill-in notes, leaving in place the core arrangement. Alternatively, swiping to the right fills in those notes to display the complete song.

Practice Tip 3 - Adjusting Playback Tempo:

The tempo slider is a handy tool in practicing and mastering 'Freight Train'. You can control the tempo, enabling you to start at a comfortable pace before gradually increasing your speed as you gain more confidence.

General Practice Tip - Using Backing Tracks and Speed Up Function:

One effective way to learn bluegrass is to play along with backing tracks. This provides a near-live experience and helps you prepare for your next ensemble playback session. Concentrate on specific measures and repeat them as needed. Use the 'Speed Up' function to gradually increase the playback tempo, advancing your skills step by step. Remember to start at a pace you are comfortable with.