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Banjo tablatures for Clinch Mountain Backstep

The Stanley Brothers

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #bluesy, #banjo tune, #up-tempo

Clinch Mountain Backstep is an absolute standard for the Bluegrass banjo player. It was written by Ralph Stanley. Ralph had a style that very bluesy and drew from his experience as a clawhammer player and mountain music. This one has a very tricky timing section in the B part. Use the Tunefox player to listen a few times through before each practice session. This will help you memorize and internalize the timing of the tune. Make sure to listen at a sow speed, just as you should practice at a slow speed. Start with the Scruggs Style - Beginner version of this tune before jumping into the Scruggs or Stanley style arrangements.

  • Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Scruggs Style - Beginner

    Scruggs Style - Beginner

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    A lot of pickers struggle with the timing of this tune when trying to play a more advanced Scruggs style version, or when trying to play it like Ralph played it. Those are tough for...

    Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Scruggs Style - Beginner
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  • Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      110 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This song is a great intro to the blues style. A great Scruggs style interpretation of that mountain sound.

    Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Scruggs Style
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  • Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Stanley Style

    Stanley Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      110 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This version of Clinch Mountain Backstep is very closely based on the playing of Ralph Stanley. There's also some great lick variations available. This tune is a good introduction to...

    Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Stanley Style
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  • Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This version of Clinch Mountain Backstep is loosely based on Alan Munde's playing and incorporates a lot more chromaticism than the Scruggs style arrangement.

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  • Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Backup

    Backup

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    A forward roll based arrangement of Clinch Mountain Backstep. It's easy to get lost because of the constant forward roll pattern. Make sure you sing the melody out loud to keep your ...

    Banjo Clinch Mountain Backstep Backup
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: 'Clinch Mountain Backstep' presents an immersive bluegrass learning experience tailored for intermediate players. This dynamic tool furnishes bluegrass banjo tabs, featuring Stanley, Scruggs, Melodic, Backup Styles, in a bluesy, up-tempo tune. The steady rise and fall of this tune craft unique resonate flavors, enabling you to enrich your banjo skills. The key feature of Tunefox platform, with its hands-on learning approach and interactive tools, broadens your music understanding and fosters individualized learning while keeping you engaged and invigorated throughout.


Practice Tips: The effectiveness of learning lies in the utilization of inventive tools such as the Lick Switcher and Arrange Slider. The integration of the Lick Switcher offers an unorthodox perspective by allowing you to incorporate new licks, thus promoting a diverse appreciation of the song. This results in an array of variations, personalizing your arrangement and moulding fresh interpretations of the tune.


Furthermore, the Arrange Slider aids in adjusting the complexity and tonality of the song as per your skill level and sensory preference. Constant playing with these innovative tools encourages creative learning, leading to an increased understanding and mastery of the piece.


Remember to explore the practicing tools at your disposal. These include adjusting the tempo for practice pace, utilizing backing tracks to supplement your main tune, taking advantage of the Speed Up Function to challenge your agility, and hiding notes to develop your ear training skills. Are all crucial to utilize the complete potential of this platform.


General Practice Tip: As the adage goes - slow and steady wins the race. When beginning to learn this tune, it's recommended to start slowly, focusing on correct note production and rhythm before incrementally increasing your speed. Practicing slowly allows you to form correct habits and build a solid foundation.


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