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Banjo tablatures for Sally Ann

Earl Scruggs

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #up-the-neck, #up-tempo, #fiddle tune, #banjo tune

The balled of sally Anne is one unusual country song that exists among the race lynching group. It was recorded by mark OConnor. The melody is also called "Sandy Land" and "The Sandy Land's Great Big Taters." the tune was named after Howdy's wife, who was in the band for kinds of stuff like vocals and was still there even when her husband left. The Hill Billies, a region band from Galax, Va., recorded an influential version in 1925 (re-released on Document DOC-8039). "The Ballad of Sally Anne" is a song with lyrics written by Alice Randall to a traditional tune that is unusual for the topic among country songs, a race lynching. The Companion of the Fiddler says: AKA and see "Beano", "Darneo", "Dineo". Roan Mountain, Tennessee's Fiddler Joe Birch field (1911-2001), played a version of "Sally Ann" in C's key. Sally Ann' was jokingly called the Surry County, North Carolina ' national anthem.' Among the many early recordings of the song was a version that came from Ashe County, North Carolina. String band, Frank Blevins and His Tar Hell Rattlers (a name made up on the spot at the 1927 Columbia recording session in Atlanta for 16-year-old fiddler Frank Blevins, his older brother, and guitarist Ed Blevins and b). The song was recorded by the New Nashville Cats band project from Mark O'Connor.

  • Banjo Sally Ann Scruggs Style

    Scruggs Style

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

    This is the arrangement of Sally Ann straight off the ultimate bluegrass banjo record - Foggy Mountain Banjo. Sally Ann includes essential up-the-neck vocabulary.

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  • Banjo Sally Ann Melodic Style

    Melodic Style

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

    In contrast to the Scruggs arrangement this version of Sally Ann gives you a more fiddle tune-esque approach, using melodic and single string style phrasing.

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  • Banjo Sally Ann Backup

    Backup

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

    This arrangement of Sally Ann demonstrates a classic approach to backup up a fiddle player. Open strings and forward rolling patterns are great for fiddle backup.

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Practicing Tips

Discover the art of Bluegrass banjo playing with 'Sally Ann' - your ideal resource for learning Scruggs, Melodic, Backup styles. This interactive tool targets intermediate players offering banjo tablatures enriched with predominant keywords including up-the-neck, up-tempo, fiddle tune, and banjo tune.


Explore the core features of the Tunefox platform which are designed to enhance your learning experience. The Lick Switcher is a powerful tool that can introduce a variety of new licks to your musical vocabulary, altering your perception of the song. Just tap on the measure to unlock various hidden licks.


Another innovative feature is the Arrange slider which lets you customize the difficulty levels. Slide towards left resulting in the removal of 'fill-in' notes, leaving behind a core arrangement in the tablature. A swift swipe to the right will reintroduce every note, revealing the full song in its complexity.


In addition, the tempo slider offers a unique way to control the song's pace. With its use, learners can smoothly transition from a comfortable speed to a more challenging tempo.


Backing tracks offer an engaging way to practice playing along. The smart 'Speed Up' function gradually increases the playback pace over time. Start at a pace you find manageable, and the 'Speed Up' feature will incrementally increase the speed each time you play the tune.


Remember, consistent practice and exploration of different song interpretations will make your learning journey more rewarding. Good luck with your musical adventure!