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Dear Old Dixie Banjo Tabs

Earl Scruggs

Dear Old Dixie Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #instrumental, #up-the-neck, #up-tempo

Dear old Dixie is a bluegrass song that made it into the heart of bluegrass lover heart. It was first recorded and released by early Scruggs and Lester flat. The song had a cover from foggy mountain boys in 1953. Who writes the song is still a bit unclear but it is available online to buy and to get a sample. It's more of a minstrel number and has lyrics that sound like a traveler enjoying a very pleasant day of summer. It's written in a very challenging tune as it is written in the key of “F”.

Learn how to play Dear Old Dixie on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Dear Old Dixie Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

    This IS the way Earl played it...Just a little slower ;)

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  • Banjo Dear Old Dixie Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

    Like Alan Munde? He's pretty good right? Check out this arrangement to learn melodic runs just the way he plays them.

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  • Banjo Dear Old Dixie Backup

    Backup

    This is a transcription of Earl's backup. The tempo is only suggested. Play at what ever speed you enjoy, and practice even slower. Earl actually demolished this tune at 165-170 bpm....

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