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Liberty Banjo Tabs

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Liberty Banjo Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #instrumental, #up-tempo

Founding Father, John Dickinson's "The Liberty Song" is a pre-American Revolutionary War song with lyrics (not Plymouth's Mrs. Mercy Otis Warren, Massachusetts). The song is set on the tunes of "Heart of Oak," the United Kingdom's Royal Navy anthem. The song itself was first published on July 18, 1768, in the Boston Gazette. The song is notable in the thirteen colonies as one of the earliest patriotic songs. Dickinson's sixth chapter provides the earliest known expression which resembles the term "one we stand, divided we fall," a nationalist slogan that has circulated frequently throughout U.S. history. Also, the song is likely to be a variant of the traditional Irish song from which it often takes its tune, "Here's a Health." The Liberty Song ""lyrics also have the same structure. In 1770, the song's lyrics were updated to reflect the increasing tensions between England and the Colonies. This new version was released in the almanac of Bickerstaff, and the title was changed to "The Liberty Song of Massachusetts."

Learn how to play Liberty on Banjo with this selection of tablatures:

  • Banjo Liberty Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    A stylish and syncopated version of this classic fiddle tune. Stay classy Tunefoxers!

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  • Banjo Liberty Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

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

    Feel free...to play this at any speed you chose, with what ever licks you would like :)

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  • Banjo Liberty Backup

    Backup

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

    Notice how the C chord and the F chord both start with the C note(1st fret B string-if not capoed) Those chords share this note. This technique helps to keep the Key center establish...

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Practicing Tips

The learning resource, 'Liberty', is a fascinating dive into the world of bluegrass banjo with a focus on the Scruggs, Melodic, and Backup styles. Perfect for intermediate players, this course will help you to get an in-depth understanding of fiddle tunes, instrumental compositions, and up-tempo banjo playing.


The real magic lies in leveraging the Tunefox platform's unique and innovative features. The Lickswitcher is a tool that allows interchangeable licks within individual measures. This encourages a more organic, flexible, and creative approach to mastering the banjo tablatures.


Further customization is made possible by the Arrange slider. This tool grants users the ability to tailor the song's complexity and tonality to their specific needs and preferences, making the learning experience more rewarding and personalized.


The 'Hide notes' slider is another exciting feature that auditory learners will find immensely useful. This slider lets you mask individual song notes, forcing you to learn the tune by ear. This strengthens your ear training, thereby improving your musical intuition, memory, and overall musicianship.


Lastly, ensure to practice in a quiet environment and regularly, preferably every day. Consistency is key when it comes to mastering an instrument. Use the metronome to improve your timing and execution and don't rush your learning process. Remember, progress is made step by step, measure by measure.