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The Entertainer Mandolin Tabs

Scott Joplin

The Entertainer Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #ragtime, #mandolin

This is a classic American melody that works great on the mandolin.

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

Bluegrass
- Difficulty
- Key
  C
- Tempo
  80 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
This classic American melody works out great on mandolin. There's a lot of Bluesy runs and chromaticism in the arrangement and some great licks to boot!
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Practicing Tips

Begin your journey with 'The Entertainer' by diving into the bluegrass mandolin tablature in Bluegrass Style. Specifically designed for intermediate players, this resource offers a wealth of knowledge about the special features of the popular Ragtime and Mandolin tracks. Embrace the opportunity to grow and develop your musical abilities with this valuable learning resource.

Make full use of the Tunefox platform's innovative features, especially the Lick Switcher. This tool can expand your lick vocabulary, allowing you to see your favorite songs from a fresh perspective. The Lick Switcher lets you change the licks for individual measures, offering a myriad of variations for every song. Excitingly, you can even customize the arrangement according to your preferences while learning new ways to interpret each tune. Just tap on a measure to uncover hidden licks.

The Arrange slider is another standout feature on the Tunefox platform, enabling you to easily and accurately set a difficulty level tailored to your skills. If you slide it to the left, many of the fill-in notes will disappear, leaving a simple and core arrangement on the tablature. Alternatively, sliding to the right will bring back all the extra notes, revealing the full song in great detail.

Customizing the tempo is also possible with the tempo slider, providing the ideal pacing for your playing. Experiment with different tempos till you find the perfect one for you.

Playing along with backing tracks not only solidifies your practice but it's also fun! Concentrate on selected measures and play them repeatedly to get a feel of the tune. The 'Speed Up' function is another handy tool, which incrementally increases the playback tempo. This is perfect for gradually transitioning to higher speeds. Start at a comfort speed, and let 'Speed Up' gradually take you to a higher tempo every time you play the song.

While working on this song, remember that practice makes perfect. Regularly go over your learning tips, and don't be afraid to challenge yourself. Happy playing!