Our Banjo TAB offerings include Bluegrass Classics like Cripple Creek, Little Maggie, Lonesome Road blues, and many more. These are what I call jam session favorites.
Classics also include banjo arrangements to standards such as Battle Hymn of the Republic, Beautiful Dreamer, Bells of St Mary’s and more.
In this beginner banjo course, I teach you exactly the way I would if you came in for your first lessons. We begin the course by learning how to wear our picks. Next, we talk about how to get the best tone out of the instrument and how to place your hand correctly on the…
As a follow up to my beginner “Man of Constant Sorrow,” I’ve decided to add a more intermediate version. This one adds some bends and a quick single-string run. Please visit my ETSY store to purchase.
Here is an old tune from the mid 20’s, written by Fred Hamm, Dave Bennett, and Bert Lown. Bye Bye Blues was covered by artists such as Les Paul and Mary Ford. I first heard it on banjo by my hero Allen Shelton. This version is for the intermediate player. It’s in the key of…
A 5-string banjo arrangement of the patriotic song, “You’re A Grand Old Flag.” This one uses a lot of sixths ala Don Reno, as well as a few 9 chords. Therefore, you’ll need a good understanding of your major and 7th chords up and down the banjo. Banjo TAB For You’re A Grand Old Flag…
Here is the grand ole patriotic song “America The Beautiful” arranged for 5-string banjo. This one is for the more intermediate banjo player. It contains A LOT of different roll patterns (inside rolls and more), as well as a lot of chord positions. Banjo TAB For America The Beautiful To purchase this TAB, please visit…
“Silver Bells” is a song I first hear on the banjo by the late great Allen Shelton. This isn’t your Silver Bells you might know from Christmas albums. It is one written by Percy Wenrich in 1917. This arrangement is my take on arranging the melody for 5-string banjo. I use a great deal of…
“Missouri Waltz” is the state song of Missouri. My banjo version was partially inspired by Johnny Cash’s version. The arrangement is in the key of C, but in standard tuning (g D G B D). It shouldn’t be too hard for those that have been playing banjo a year or more. The chord shapes are…
Here is a bluegrass and old-time standard, “New River Train.” It’s been recorded by Bill Monroe, Tony Rice, Norman Blake, and others. This arrangement is in the key of D and you’ll need to tune or capo up the 5th string to A. There are two variations included. One is aimed at the beginner-intermediate player….
When You’re Smiling was written in 1928 and recorded by artists such as Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, Michael Buble, and more. One of my favorite banjo recordings is by Allen Shelton. Walter Hensley also did a great version you should check out. Here is mine in the key of C: Banjo TAB for When You’re…
Here’s is a banjo tab for the old classic “Take This Hammer.” This one was done by Earl Scruggs & Lester Flatt, but it is an old blues tune. Hence why I’ve added some nice bluesy/”flatted” notes to it. To purchase, please visit my Etsy store. This “Take the Hammer” banjo arrangement is in standard…
I had previously done a clawhammer banjo version of this one; I decided it’s time to write-up a three finger style version. This tune is common in both bluegrass and old-time jams. This version of Cluck Old Hen is in modal tuning (g D G C D) as well. Cluck Old Hen – Three Finger…
This Darling Corey Banjo TAB is arranged in double C or sawmill tuning. It shouldn’t be too hard for those that have a grasp on some basic 2-3 finger chord shapes. This song goes by many names: It is also derivative of the old song “Dig a hole in the Meadow” Banjo TAB for Darling…
This Banjo TAB for “Wayfaring Stranger” is arranged in the key of A minor. The tuning is a D G B D. Only the fifth string is tuned up. This old tune is a great one to play solo, as it isn’t a fast tune. The chord plucks and rolls help fill out the sound,…
3-finger banjo TAB to “What would you do with a Drunken Sailor.” Lots of triplets in this one that are a bit more challenging. A second variation with some melodic flourishes thrown in. Banjo TAB for Drunken Sailor 3-finger What you are getting: This arrangement is in what I call Drop A tuning. The banjo…