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Rawhide Bass Tabs

Bill Monroe

Rawhide Bass Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #instrumental, #key of c, #mandolin tune, #up-tempo

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

  • Bass Rawhide Backup

    Backup

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADG

    In C for the A part, then it the chord changes get sent "around the horn" for the B.

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  • Bass Rawhide Solo

    Solo

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADG

    Sometimes this tune ends with a held G chord over two measures(16 &17) and the soloist plays a lick, sometimes it's a measure of G, a measure of C then the next person takes a break...

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Practicing Tips

Overview: In this learning resource, you'll gain access to bass tablatures for 'Rawhide' - a thrilling instrumental piece orchestrated in the key of C. Originally a mandolin tune, its transformation into an up-tempo bass score uniquely challenges intermediate players, offering various opportunities to test and expand their abilities. Back up and solo styles are provided, enabling you to personalize the arrangement to your taste.


Practice Tips: Make the most out of the Tunefox platform's incredible features in your learning journey, such as the Lick Switcher. This tool invites you to broaden your musical vocabulary, introducing new licks and variations that can be integrated into the song. Just tap the measure and unveil the hidden licks waiting for you to use.


The Arrange slider streamlines the process of adjusting the song difficulty to match your capabilities. Sliding it to the left banishes the "fill-in" notes, leaving you with the song's core arrangement. Swiping to the right, on the other hand, restores these notes, unveiling the full song in its captivating intricacy.


Fun learning is all about experimentation. Use the tempo slider to control the song's pace, playing along with real-sounding backing tracks. One of the key elements of learning bluegrass is getting into the practice of playing the music continually. Focus on specific measures, repeat them until you feel confident, and use the 'Speed Up' function to incrementally raise your tempo. Start at a pace that best suits you, and let 'Speed Up' guide you towards mastery at higher speeds. In the process of learning 'Rawhide', these tips should contribute to an efficient and enjoyable practice.