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Mandolin tablatures for Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #gospel, #spiritual, #bill monroe, #ralph stanley

This is a very popular spitirual song, often sung a cappella but sometimes played as an instrumental tune too. If played as accompanied vocal song, the breaks can be played just over the chorus chords. In this version, you can learn the solo over both verse and chorus in the key of A.

  • Mandolin Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Simple

    Simple

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

    Beware of the three pickup notes and put the right on time. Once you learn the melody, you can embelish your playing by putting emphasize on the most distinct melody notes (listen to...

    Mandolin Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Simple
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  • Mandolin Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Jam

    Jam

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

    Beware of the three pickup notes and put the right on time. Once you learn the melody, you can embelish your playing by putting emphasize on the most distinct melody notes (listen to...

    Mandolin Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Jam
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  • Mandolin Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    Once you learn the melody, you can embelish your playing by putting emphasize on the most distinct melody notes (listen to some vocal version of the song to find out where they are)....

    Mandolin Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Bluegrass
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview
Dive into the soul-stirring world of spiritual and gospel music by learning 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' on your bluegrass mandolin. This learning resource delivers tablatures right from beginner level to advanced styles, based on the unique interpretations of Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley. The song is an excellent base to understand the heart of the spiritual genre, where music harmoniously intertwines with profound sentiments.


Practice Tips
Exploring 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' offers opportunities to try various musical styles. Make the most of Tunefox's exciting features such as The Lick Switcher. This feature lends access to a wide range of musical licks hidden behind each measure. Additionally, you can adjust the difficulty level to suit your proficiency using the Arrange slider. Swiping left will simplify the tablature, while sliding right will fill in additional notes till the song is fully distilled.


Playing along with Tunefox's backing tracks not only makes your practice sessions more enjoyable but also helps you get ready for your next jam. Start at a manageable speed, and then use the 'Speed Up' function to gradually increase the tempo. This technique will help you glide into higher speeds effortlessly. Remember, learning 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' on the mandolin is more than a practice; it's a journey into an enriching musical saga that has lifted spirits for centuries.


Apart from leveraging these features, it's essential to keep some general tips in mind. Never rush through your practice; take your time to learn each note, verse, and rhythm. Listen to different versions of the song to broaden your understanding and make your rendition unique. Most importantly, enjoy the process. Let the melody seep into your soul, and you'll find learning 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' a rewarding experience.