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Mandolin tablatures for There Is A Time

The Dillards

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #minor key, #vocal song, #medium-tempo

Dive into the soulful essence of "There Is A Time" by The Dillards. This tune sounds great on the Mandolin and is played at a medium-tempo that perfectly enlivens its minor key tones. A vocal song with deep roots in the American Bluegrass tradition, the tune offers the right balance of challenge and enjoyment for players. Embrace the captivating melodies of The Dillards and invoke your musical prowess with this classic rendition.



Start with the Melody This will get you used to playing and hearing the heart of this tune. All the variations and even chord changes are based around this. Try out a few licks. You can create totally new versions of the songs by swapping these in and out. It will also give you new perspective and prepare you the Bluegrass and Pentatonic arrangements. Learning the melody in the Key of B Minor is great for your understanding of the fretboard. Like the other arrangement, you can swap licks in and out to complete totally new versions of this tune. Very often if a woman sings this tune they do so in B minor, and most men sing it in D minor as that is the original key the Dillards sang it in.



After learning the Melody, check out the Pentatonic arrangement. This one focuses on use of the pentatonic scale. This 5 note scale is great for improvising and is easier to play than a full 7 note minor scale. Use the difficulty and tempo sliders to play this at a setting that matches your current skill level



Next up, check out the Bluegrass arrangement. This one uses the minor scale and typical, but beautiful, bluegrass style embellishments to really bring out the ancient tones in this wonderful tune. There's lots of really cool and compelling licks to check out here as well.

  • Mandolin There Is A Time Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This arrangement is based on the vocal melody of the tune. Most great breaks should be, The melody is the heart and identity of a tune, and you should always learn the basic version...

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  • Mandolin There Is A Time Melody - Key of Bm - Low Octave

    Melody - Key of Bm - Low Octave

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

    Learning this melody in the lower octave will help you unlock new sounds and explore new possibilities. Compare it to how the melody is played in the tiger octave in Bm or even in D...

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  • Mandolin There Is A Time Melody

    Melody

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

    Learn the basic melody to there is a time. This follows the rhythm and pitch of the melody as you would sing it. Listening to the song enough to know the words and hum the melody wi...

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  • Mandolin There Is A Time Pentatonic

    Pentatonic

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

    In this arrangement of There Is A Time, you’ll use D minor pentatonic notes to create a bluesier sound. To more easily learn this version, practice playing the D minor pentatonic sca...

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  • Mandolin There Is A Time Melody - Key of B Minor

    Melody - Key of B Minor

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

    If you know this song from, "The Andy Griffith Show" then you've heard Charlene Darling AKA Maggie Peterson sing it. Since the female voice is usually pitched higher than a male voi...

    Mandolin There Is A Time Melody - Key of B Minor
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview:
Welcome to 'There Is A Time,' a resource designed to cater to the learning needs of intermediate mandolin players keen on exploring bluegrass styles. This efficient learning resource offers tablatures in Melody, Melody - Key of B Minor, Pentatonic, and Bluegrass Styles. For those who love the minor key vocal songs at a medium pace, this will be a treat!


Using the Tunefox Platform:
Leverage the unique and innovative features of the Tunefox platform to help you enhance your learning process. The Lickswitcher tool allows you the freedom to interchangeably use licks in individual measures. This approach inspires a flexible and creative learning environment, refining your style as you learn.


Customize Difficulty and Tone:
The Arrange slider available on the platform is a critical tool you can use to tune the song's difficulty and tone to match your skill level and personal preference. This approach allows you to grow at your pace and adds a personal touch to your musical journey.


Improving Ear Training:
For those who rely heavily on auditory learning, the 'Hide notes' slider will be a handy tool. By allowing you to hide individual notes, this innovative feature enables you to learn the tune by ear. This method significantly improves your musical intuition and memory, making the learning process more efficient and the performances more intuitive.


General Learning Tips:
Remember to take your time as you progress through the learning process. Regular practice is key to mastering anything, and music is no different. Incorporate smaller, manageable learning chunks in your daily practice and slowly expand once you're comfortable. Listen to different versions of the song for diverse interpretations and pay attention to the nuances of each performer's style. Welcome feedback, engage in group practice sessions, and most importantly, keep a positive mindset.

There Is A Time lyrics

There is a time for love and laughter

The days will pass like summer storms

The winter wind will follow after

But there is love and love is warm



There is a time for us to wander

When time is young and so are we

The woods are greener over yonder

The path is new the world is free



There is a time when leaves are fallin'

The woods are gray the paths are old

The snow will come when geese are callin'

You need a fire against the cold



There is a time for us to wander

When time is young and so are we

The woods are greener over yonder

The path is new the world is free



So do your roaming in the springtime

And you'll find your love in the summer sun

The frost will come and bring the harvest

And you can sleep when day is done



There is a time for us to wander

When time is young and so are we

The woods are greener over yonder

The path is new the world is free