Classics Banjo TABS - Hughes Music

Beginner Banjo: Roll Your Way Into Songs

Jody — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 03:29:10 +0000

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...

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Man Of Constant Sorrow -Intermediate Banjo

Jody — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:43:26 +0000

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.

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Bye Bye Blues Banjo TAB

Jody — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:26:19 +0000

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...

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You’re A Grand Old Flag

Jody — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:05:21 +0000

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...

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America The Beautiful Banjo TAB

Jody — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 20:29:32 +0000

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...

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Silver Bells Banjo TAB

Jody — Mon, 27 May 2024 06:58:43 +0000

“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...

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Missouri Waltz Banjo TAB

Jody — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:44:35 +0000

“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...

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New River Train Banjo TAB

Jody — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:47:02 +0000

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....

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When You’re Smiling Banjo TAB

Jody — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:19:37 +0000

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...

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Take This Hammer: Banjo TAB

Jody — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 02:52:54 +0000

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...

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