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Mandolin tablatures for Snowflake Breakdown

Tommy Jackson

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #old time, #instrumental

  • Mandolin Snowflake Breakdown Simple

    Simple

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      50 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Simple, but interesting. Creative use of space keeps this Beginner arrangement cool.

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  • Mandolin Snowflake Breakdown Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      50 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    It's gettin' real up in here. Check out the lick switcher if you wanna get those official fiddle tune riffs! Use that pinky finger for the 6th ans 7th fret notes. Shift hand back one...

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  • Mandolin Snowflake Breakdown Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      50 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Check yo'self before you wreck yo'self! Control>Speed. #slowdown. See what I'm getting at? If you can't play it clean you are goin' too fast.

    Mandolin Snowflake Breakdown Bluegrass
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview:

The bluegrass fiddle tune, 'Snowflake Breakdown', is a delightful old time instrumental which can be a thrilling addition to your mandolin repertoire. With our intensive resource, we provide you with comprehensive tablatures for all levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced alike. Whether you’ve just started your journey with the mandolin or you're looking to expand your existing abilities, there's plenty to explore here.


Practice Tips:

1. Lick Switcher: This tool is an integral part of the Tunefox platform. It uncovers different licks for individual measures hidden within the song, enabling you to transform, personalize and reinvent the tune to your preference. Adding new lick vocabulary not only offers a unique perspective but also exposes you to diverse interpretations of the song.


2. The Arrange Slider: Customizing the difficulty level becomes a breeze with the Arrange slider. A gentle slide to the left simplifies the arrangement by removing many fill-in notes. If you slide to the right, extra notes elaborate the tune, providing you with the complete song. Thus, whether you prefer the pureness of a core arrangement or the complexity of the whole song, the Arrange slider caters to all.


3. Tempo Slider and Backing Tracks: Adjusting the playback tempo with the tempo slider can significantly impact your learning process, especially when played along with the backing tracks. Not only is it entertaining, but it's also impactful when experimenting with the tuning and rhythm of the song. Select your desired measures and repeat playing them along with the 'Speed Up' function. The gradual increase in playback tempo will assist you in comfortably reaching higher speeds.


4. Keep Practicing: The key to mastering 'Snowflake Breakdown' or any song in general, is consistent practice. Experiment with different arrangements, creat different tempos, and play along with various backing tracks. Keep revisiting parts you find challenging and observe the progress. Remember, learning the mandolin is a journey, not a race. Don't rush the process; instead, enjoy each note, and the music will follow.