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Mandolin tablatures for Wild Bill Jones

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #old time, #bluesy, #vocal song

  • Mandolin Wild Bill Jones Key of A

    Key of A

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

    The Blues is strong with this one. The pickup measure may seem tough, but it lies very comfortable under your fretting hand. The real challenge is picking clean, clear notes. The be...

    Mandolin Wild Bill Jones Key of A
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  • Mandolin Wild Bill Jones Key of B

    Key of B

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      B
    • Tempo
      115 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Not everybody plays the same song in the same key. As a mandolinist, you have a non-negotiable responsibility to learn to play out of different keys without capo. Yes capos exist for...

    Mandolin Wild Bill Jones Key of B
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Practicing Tips

This learning resource on 'Wild Bill Jones,' provides bluegrass mandolin tablatures in Key of A and Key of B Styles. Suitable for intermediate level players, we delve into old time, bluesy, vocal song styles. The learning guide emphasizes utilization of certain features on the Tunefox platform that can elevate your playing techniques and interpretative skills.


One such feature is the Lick Switcher. By adding new lick vocabulary, you can perceive the song from various angles. You can change the licks for each measure and have a personalized arrangement of the song while learning different variations of the tune. To discover hidden licks for each measure, simply tap on it.


Another important feature is the Arrange slider. This convenient tool lets you set your desired difficulty level for the song. Just slide it to the left to simplify the arrangement to its critical structure or slide it to the right for a more complex arrangement filled with additional notes.


Take advantage of the tempo slider to modify the song's pace. It's not just about playing along at your current tempo, try the 'Speed Up' function that incrementally increases the playback tempo, facilitating your journey to higher speeds. Remember to start at a speed that doesn’t strain your comfort zone.


Lastly, here are some general tips: Engage with backing tracks for an enjoyable learning experience. Isolate specific measures and practice them repetitively until you master them. As you progress, use the 'Speed Up' function for gradually increasing tempos.