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Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #old time, #instrumental, #beginner, #fiddle tune

Angeline the baker is a jam classic. Both the Scruggs and Melodic style arrangements work great with the difficulty slider. If you set it to the easiest level the core melody will be revealed. It's always great to nail down the basic melody before tackling a tough Scruggs or Melodic Style Arrangement.


Learning the same song in a different key is great for your understanding of fretboard layout. Getting comfortable playing in different keys is very important for a banjo player. Most players get comfortable in G and maybe C and don't get too far outside of that. Do yourself a favor and get comfortable with those D shapes in Scruggs and Melodic.

  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - C Shape

    Scruggs Style - C Shape

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    Here's a beginner melody for Angeline the Baker played out of C position in Scruggs style. Slow it down with the tempo slider to maintain correct fingerings and timing.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - C Shape
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  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - Key of D

    Scruggs Style - Key of D

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    Here's another take on Angeline the Baker and you'll learn how to play the melody in D position.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Scruggs Style - Key of D
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  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of C

    Melodic Style - Key of C

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This is fun! Play the melody in Keith, or melodic style banjo. We'll use open strings for melodies in this arrangement.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of C
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  • Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of D

    Melodic Style - Key of D

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    Take another stab at melodic style with this arrangement of Angeline the Baker in D position.

    Banjo Angeline the Baker - Beginner Melodic Style - Key of D
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: Our 'Angeline the Baker' tutorial is a comprehensive beginner's course that presents bluegrass banjo tabs in various keys and styles, including Scruggs and Melodic in C and D. As a beginners' guide, it focuses on the classic old-time instrumental, fiddle tune, 'Angeline the Baker'. Key features of the Tunefox platform elevate the learning experience to a next level, making it interactive, enjoyable, and rewarding.


Creative Learning Tools: The Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider are two pivotal tools that stimulate creative learning. The Lick Switcher is exceptionally imperative; it encourages the learner to integrate new licks, thereby offering a fresh perspective on the song. This tool provides countless variations, personalizing the arrangement, and instigating new renditions of the tune. The Arrange Slider is another groundbreaking instrument that empowers learners to modify the song's difficulty level and tone, making learning convenient and satisfying.


Practicing Tools: The platform is equipped with various practical tools that aid the learning process. These include Adjusting tempo, Backing tracks, Speed Up Function, a Hide notes function for learning by ear, and more. Tailored to the needs of a beginner, these tools help learners maintain pace, stay in rhythm, and practice efficiently.


Practice Tips: Starting slow is an essential part of learning anything new, and the same applies to the banjo. Beginners are advised to go on a slow and steady pace, gradually building up speed as they become more comfortable with the tune. The adjustable tempo tool on the Tunefox platform assists students to set their preferred speed, providing a custom-tailored practice environment. Persistence, passion, and patience are crucial for mastering any musical instrument, and 'Angeline the Baker - Beginner' is no exception. Stay consistent with your practice, and over time you’ll find your skills developing remarkably.