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Soldier's Joy Mandolin Tabs

Traditional

Soldier's Joy Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

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

Learn how to play Soldier's Joy on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Soldier's Joy Simple

    Simple

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

    This is an old-time tune with a nice bouncy melody. This version of Soldier's Joy will show you how to play a basic version of this tune. Don’t forget to check out the different lick...

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  • Mandolin Soldier's Joy Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This is a classic arrangement of Soldier's Joy. If you are using the Difficulty slider it strips down nicely, but has a nice stream of 16th notes that fill in the arrangement when yo...

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  • Mandolin Soldier's Joy Jam

    Jam

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

    This arrangement of Soldier's Joy is a bit more involved that the beginner one due to it’s longer lines and alternate picking techniques.

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  • Mandolin Soldier's Joy Adding Slurs

    Adding Slurs

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

    You’ll hear much longer phrasing in this arrangement of Soldier's Joy, so take it slowly (around 80 bpm to start) to really get all of the articulations down.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview


Soldier's Joy, an old-time instrumental fiddle tune, has been uniquely simplified for intermediate mandolin players with bluegrass inclinations. This educational tab in Bluegrass Style facilitates an immersive learning experience by incorporating key components of music theory enriched by Tunefox's technologically advanced tools.


Creative Learning Tools


The Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider are innovative tools that significantly contribute to the learning process. The Lick Switcher empowers the learner, allowing them to add new licks and thus view the song from a different perspective. This results in countless variations, personalizing the arrangement, and inspiring fresh renditions of the tune. The Arrange slider, on the other hand, puts control in the learners' hands, letting them adjust the difficulty level and tone of the song to their preference.


Practicing Tools


Additional practice tools enhance the proficiency of the learner. These include features like the Adjust Tempo function and the Speed Up Function, which allow for a tailored practicing speed. Backing tracks offer the opportunity to play along, immersing learners in the complete music experience. Also available are Hide notes for learning by ear which ensures the holistic development of the learner’s aural skills. Remember that persistent practice is fundamental to mastery and these tools are designed to make your learning journey easier.


Practice Tips


Starting slowly with any new piece of music is always a good strategy. Constant repetition, focused practice, ensuring understanding of the theoretical elements, gradually increasing the tempo, and using the practicing tools at your disposal systematically will guarantee improved performances each time. Remember, patience and mindfulness are key in mastering the art of mandolin playing.