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Road to Columbus Mandolin Tabs

Bill Monroe

Road to Columbus Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #bill monroe, #mandolin, #traditional

A Classic Bill Monroe Instrumental

Learn how to play Road to Columbus on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Road to Columbus Monroe Style

    Monroe Style

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

    This arrangement is based closely on Bill Monroe's playing. It comes from his mandolin playing as heard on Kenny Baker's recording of this tune. Bill is not as notey as some mod...

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  • Mandolin Road to Columbus Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This arrangement is closely based on Kenny Baker's fiddle playing. The intro and other sections are transcribed from his "Kenny Baker Plays Bill Monroe" album. The basic arrangement ...

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Practicing Tips

'Road to Columbus': A Comprehensive Learning Resource


This educational package primarily presents bluegrass mandolin tablatures set in Monroe and Bluegrass Styles, making it an ideal tool for intermediate players. Noteworthy elements include Bill Monroe, Mandolin, and Traditional.


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The Lick Switcher, a pivotal feature of Tunefox, gives learners the freedom to inject new phrases into their musical repertoire. This tool redefines the way you perceive songs by allowing modifications to individual song measures, hence leading to numerous variations in the song interpretation process. To discover the hidden phrases, simply tap on the measure.


Equally compelling is the Arrange slider that assists learners to adjust the difficulty level according to their comfort zone. To reveal a fundamental, streamlined arrangement, slide to the left and witness the elimination of the extra 'fill-in' notes. For a full-fledged version of the song with all the 'fill-in' notes, slide to the right.


Learning and Practice Aids


The tempo slider offers an alternate learning perspective through tempo variation. Practicing with backing tracks can provide amusement and a sense of accomplishment. Prioritize certain measures and practice them repetitively for best results.


The 'Speed Up' option is perfect for gradually transitioning into faster tempos. Begin with a comfortable speed and let ‘Speed Up’ incrementally elevate the tempo each time you go through the song.


Remember, every learning journey should be personalized and paced according to individual abilities. Stay consistent, maintain patience, and most importantly, enjoy the process.