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Roanoke Mandolin Tabs

Bill Monroe

Roanoke Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #instrumental, #mandolin tune, #up-tempo

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

  • Mandolin Roanoke Simple

    Simple

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

    A simplified version of this classic Monroe Instrumental

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  • Mandolin Roanoke Jam

    Jam

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

    A little bit of breathing room is a good thing. It makes the music easier to play and gives you a chance to focus on tone. Slow this down if you need to.

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  • Mandolin Roanoke Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    Bill and the Boys put the scald on this one. You play it as you like, and practice even slower. The Intro and A part is a Monroe transcription. The B part is an approximation of how ...

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Practicing Tips

The first stop on your musical journey is 'Roanoke', a dynamic bluegrass mandolin tune sure to challenge and inspire you. Find tablatures tailored to Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced styles, suited to your individual progress and prowess. The keywords to keep in mind are instrumental, mandolin tune, and up-tempo.


Leverage the robust features of the Tunefox platform to learn efficiently. A key highlight is the Lick Switcher which allows you to infuse freshness into old favorites by bringing new lick vocabulary into your practice routine. Have fun exploring and experimenting with different variations of the song by merely tapping on the measure to reveal hidden licks, thus personalizing the song to your unique taste.


The Arrange slider is another tool in your arsenal, providing a simple and precise way to set the difficulty level. Slide it to the left to get a stripped-down, core arrangement, with many fill-in notes removed. Swipe it to the right to reveal a more full-bodied rendition of the song, complete with extra notes in the arrangement.


The ability to change the tempo offers you control over the rhythm. Use the provided tempo slider to alter the speed of the melody. Playing along with backing tracks can make your practice sessions entertaining. Isolate and repeat certain measures to focus on tricky patterns.


'Speed Up', another practising friend, lets you gradually increase the playback tempo, perfect for climbing the speed ladder progressively. Start at a comfortable pace and let 'Speed Up' nudge you to faster speeds, one notch at a time.


Keep revisiting sections that need fine-tuning and don't hesitate to tailor your practice routines to suit your progress and interests. Remember, learning music is a joyous expedition, not a race. Here's wishing you many melodious hours with 'Roanoke'.