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Wild Bill Jones Mandolin Tabs

Traditional

Wild Bill Jones Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

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

Learn how to play Wild Bill Jones on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

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...
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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...
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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.