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Clawhammer banjo tablatures for Falls of Richmond

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #clawhammer, #drop thumb

"Falls of Richmond" is a traditional old-time tune which dates back to the Civil War. This wonderful song has been arranged as a clawhammer banjo tune as well as a Bob Carlin-style. Suitable for intermediate players, this song is rich with history and will transport you back in time with its melodic storytelling. Check out this classic tune and give it a try today!

  • Clawhammer banjo Falls of Richmond Bob Carlin Style

    Bob Carlin Style

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      115 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGCD

    Bob Carlin is a renowned banjo player. Here, we get a glimpse of his style. This arrangement is closely based on his playing of the tune.

    Clawhammer banjo Falls of Richmond Bob Carlin Style
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  • Clawhammer banjo Falls of Richmond Clawhammer

    Clawhammer

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      115 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGCD

    This is a great tune. IT uses Sawmill tuning so you'll need to raise your second string from B to C if you were in G standard. It's also played with a capo at the second fret. Check ...

    Clawhammer banjo Falls of Richmond Clawhammer
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Practicing Tips

'Falls of Richmond' presents tabs perfect for intermediate clawhammer banjo players limited in Bob Carlin and Clawhammer Styles. This learning guide emphasizes Clawhammer and Drop Thumb techniques.


To optimize your learning experience, make the most of the Tunefox platform's key features, such as the Lick Switcher. By adding some lick vocabulary, you can create new adaptations and understand the song from different perspectives. Individual measure variation allows you to build your version of the music and to learn fresh ways to interpret the tune. To uncover the licks hidden in a measure, simply tap it.


The Arrange Slider is another useful tool on this platform. It allows you to personalize the difficulty level quickly and accurately to suit your capabilities. Slide it left to remove a lot of the fill-in notes and show a simpler version of the song on the tab. Slide it right to fill the tab with the full song.


You can also use the Tempo Slider to adjust the song's pace to your preference. Playing along with the backing tracks can be fun and beneficial. Select and repeat certain measures to familiarize yourself with them.


The 'Speed Up' feature progressively increases the tempo of the song, helping you smoothly transition to faster speeds. Start at a pace you are comfortable with, and let 'Speed Up' gradually heighten the tempo each time you go through the song.


By incorporating these tips and tools into your practice, you will be able to master the song 'Falls of Richmond' in no time. Remember, learning is a journey, and consistency is key, so don't rush the process.