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Mandolin tablatures for Gold Rush

Tony Rice

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #up-tempo, #fiddle tune

Gold Rush, composed and performed by Byron Berline on the fiddle, works beautifully on the mandolin. It features three different arrangements to suit players of different abilities. Gold Rush is an enjoyable piece for all skill levels. The beginner piece will give you a nice foundation. The advanced piece is very similar to the legendary break as played by Tony Rice, a renowned guitarist and vocalist from the world of Bluegrass.

  • Mandolin Gold Rush Beginner

    Beginner

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

    This is a great tutorial on how to play this great jam tune. If you get a chance, check out the version of Gold Rush by Tony Rice!

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  • Mandolin Gold Rush Intermediate

    Intermediate

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

    This arrangement of Gold Rush will teach you how to easily play fiddle tune melodies out of the key of A using major and pentatonic scales.

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  • Mandolin Gold Rush Advanced

    Advanced

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

    Imagine your a fiddle player. Now go find a fiddle player and play this melody in unison! Practicing with another person is one of the best things you can do to advance your playing.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview
'Gold Rush' is an appealing bluegrass mandolin learning resource for the eager learners that offers tablatures in three proficiency levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Characterized by its up-tempo rhythm and fiddle tune, this song facilitates a significant dose of bluegrass mandolin practice while adding a vibrant musical dimension.


Practice Tips
The Tunefox platform abounds with highly engaging features specifically intended to refine your bluegrass mandolin skills. One of the most notable features is the Lick Switcher, which uncovers several variations of the song per measure, thereby customizing the song arrangement to your heart's delight. Moreover, the feature introduces you to new song interpretations as your fingers delve into the uncharted territories of musical notes.


Your exploration does not end with the Lick Switcher, however. The Arrange slider lets you select a difficulty level that suits your skillset. A swift move to the left eliminates numerous fill-in notes, presenting a simplified version of the song. Conversely, a swipe to the right introduces those extra notes again, revealing the complete song arrangement for a challenging musical experience.


Further, the tempo slider changes the song's pace, giving you the freedom to steer the song rhythm according to your preference. To foster your learning, playing along with our realistic backing tracks allows significant experimentation and prepares you for your next jam. Concentrate on the measures at a time, repeating them until perfection.


Utilize the 'Speed Up' function that gradually intensifies the speed, providing ideal practice to play at higher tempos. Start at a pace you are comfortable with, and the 'Speed Up' function will enhance the speed each time you rehearse the song, pushing your limits further.


In the journey of learning 'Gold Rush', maintaining a consistent practice routine ensures gradual progress. Keep browsing through other songs on the platform to experience different tempos and styles, reinforcing your learning through diversity. And most importantly, enjoy the process, for music is meant to be a source of joy.