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Cumberland Gap Bass Tabs

Traditional

Cumberland Gap Bass Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #old time, #up-tempo, #vocal song, #instrumental

Learn how to play Cumberland Gap on Bass with this selection of tablatures:

Solo
- Difficulty
- Key
  G
- Tempo
  100 bpm
- Tuning
  EADG
This is the melody for Cumberland Gap, plain and simple. Go ahead and click the “Shuffle Licks” button to see and hear how to play variations on this tune.
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Backup
- Difficulty
- Key
  G
- Tempo
  100 bpm
- Tuning
  EADG
Get started learning the backup to Angeline the Baker with this arrangement. Once you get it down, switch out the licks to learn how to ‘walk’ between chords.
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Practicing Tips

Delve into the captivating world of old-time, up-tempo, bass tablature through our learning resource, 'Cumberland Gap'. Catering to the tastes and skillset of intermediate players, this asset provides a rich melody, harmonized in both Solo and Backup Styles. Vocal and instrumental song varieties are available in the form of bass tablatures, bestowing a vibrant musical experience.

The course also recommends the use of Tunefox platform's unique features, such as the Lick Switcher. It's an innovative tool that lets you uncover a hidden reservoir of lick vocabulary, thereby offering a fresh perspective on the same song. With the freedom to change licks for individual measures, you can explore an endless array of song variations. Just tap the measure and unveil the hidden licks!

Additionally, the Arrange slider is another exceptional user-friendly tool which allows for customization of the difficulty level. A slide to the left simplifies the arrangement by removing 'fill-in' notes, presenting a basic core arrangement in the tablature. When swiped to the right, it brings back additional notes to provide a complete song arrangement.

Also, the tempo can be altered using the tempo slider for varying pace and rhythm according to preference. For optimal learning experience, play along with backing tracks, focusing on selected measures and repeating them.

Use the 'Speed Up' function to enhance your speed skills. It gradually increases the playback tempo, making it ideal for progressively stepping up to higher speeds. Start at a comfortable pace and let 'Speed Up' slightly augment the tempo each time you practice the song.

With these practical learning techniques and interactive tools, you can make 'Cumberland Gap' a part of your musical repertoire, mastering it at your pace and style.