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Mandolin tablatures for Squirrel Hunters

Traditional

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #old time, #instrumental, #medium-tempo, #bluesy

Squirrel Hunters for Mandolin is a perfect choice for beginner players looking to expand their repertoire with an old time, instrumental tune. With a catchy medium-tempo and bluesy feel, this song will have you tapping along and channeling your inner squirrel hunter in no time.

  • Mandolin Squirrel Hunters Beginner

    Beginner

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

    This two-part song is now played in both bluegrass and old-time circles. Squirrel Hunters was popularized by John Hartford and if you haven't heard his version of it, go check it out...

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  • Mandolin Squirrel Hunters Intermediate

    Intermediate

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

    This arrangement of the bluesy old-time tune Squirrel Hunters is straightforward and gives you an easy foundation for switching out some licks and making your own solo.

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  • Mandolin Squirrel Hunters Advanced

    Advanced

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

    What a fun tune! In this solo for Squirrel Hunters you'll learn how to play a burnin solo out of first position. Switch out the licks in Tunefox for even more variation!

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview


'Squirrel Hunters' is a traditional old-time song that carries with it a medium-tempo, bluesy flavor. As a learner, you will find Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced tablatures for the mandolin in this resource. The classic instrumental style of Bluegrass is brought to life in this song with the help of Tunefox's innovative digital learning tools.


Usually performed at medium tempo, 'Squirrel Hunters' offers learners an opportunity to explore traditional music standards set in the blues genre. Whether you're a beginner picking up the mandolin for the first time, or an experienced player looking for a challenge, this tune will supplement your learning experience with its simple yet melodically profound constructs.


Practice Tips


Utilizing the features of the Tunefox platform is essential. A notable feature is the Lick Switcher, which exposes you to a variety of musical phrases hidden within each measure of the song. Learning and adding new licks to your vocabulary allows you to interpret the same song in multiple ways, often revealing unexplored angles to the musical piece.


The Arrange slider is another significant tool. By sliding to the left, you can remove many fill-in notes, leaving behind a simple core arrangement. If you slide it to the right, the arrangement fills out with extra notes, unfolding the full song's complexity and richness for you to absorb and master.


Playing along with real-sounding backing tracks is another fruitful way to learn the song. It gives you the taste of playing in a live jam, therefore preparing you to perform with other musicians. Use the 'Speed Up' function to gradually increase the tempo, enabling you to comfortably improve your speed.


In general, make sure to focus on specific measures and repeat them until you're comfortable. This drill-like approach works wonders. Starting at a pace you're comfortable with will create a strong foundation, upon which you can build up speed and complexity. Happy practicing!