Here is a beginner-intermediate TAB of this jazz banjo favorite “Sweet GA Brown”. The Tablature can be found here in pdf format:
This arrangement uses mostly a roll based style mixed with some single-string notes.
Professional musician and educator of 27 years. I've played Banjo and Acoustic Guitar on the stages of Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Ryman Auditorium. 4X winner of the Georgia State banjo and flatpick guitar competitions. My banjo playing was featured in the "A Waltons Thanksgiving" movie.
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