Clawhammer Banjo TAB – Man of Constant Sorrow

Man of Constant Sorrow was made famous in the movie O Brother Where Art Thou. However, it dates way back before then. It was played by artists like Ralph Stanley and Roscoe Holcombe. Play this for your friends and family and they are sure to love it.

This clawhammer banjo arrangement of Man of Constant Sorrow uses Sawmill or raised C tuning (g D G C D). This enhances the modal aspect of the tune.

Man of Constant Sorrow: Clawhammer Banjo TAB

Clawhammer Banjo Playing of “Man of Constant Sorrow.”

Prerequisites:  You’ll need to know your pull-offs, bum ditty stroke, and G/C chords.

This arrangement is for the advancing beginner that has at least one year of playing experience.

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Jody Written by:

Professional Musician of 27 years. I've played Banjo and Acoustic Guitar on the stages of Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Ryman Auditorium. I've also played in six different countries.