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Clawhammer banjo tablatures for Reuben's Train

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #clawhammer, #frailing, #fiddle tunes

Reuben's Train is an advanced clawhammer banjo song that will take your playing to the next level. The song features trademark double stops that sound like a distant train whistle, building up an atmosphere of loneliness, a tone fitting of the themes of the song. An excellent tune for anyone looking to add complexity to their banjo playing.

  • Clawhammer banjo Reuben's Train Simple

    Simple

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGBD

    Boy, that train sure sounds lonesome. Y'all come keep him company now.

    Clawhammer banjo Reuben's Train Simple
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  • Clawhammer banjo Reuben's Train Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      90 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGBD

    How lonesome can it get!

    Clawhammer banjo Reuben's Train Jam
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  • Clawhammer banjo Reuben's Train Old-Time

    Old-Time

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDGBD

    Those double stops sound like a genuine train whistle. Lord, it's so lonesome.

    Clawhammer banjo Reuben's Train Old-Time
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Practicing Tips

Reuben's Train is a traditional old-time song loaded with rich musical history, making it an ideal song for learning the clawhammer banjo style. We're offering tablatures for this song in Beginner, Intermediate, and Old-Time Styles. This resource will dive deep into the clawhammer style, also known as frailing, and its connection with traditional fiddle tunes.


The Tunefox platform provides a range of innovative tools that enhance your learning experience. One such tool is the 'Lickswitcher'. This function offers various licks per measure, which allows you to experiment with mixing and matching different licks, thereby giving you a more creative and flexible approach to learning.


The use of the 'Arrange' slider is another unique feature offered by the Tunefox platform. This tool enables you to customize the song according to your skill level and musical preference. Whether you want to simplify the rhythm or add intricate melodic details, this slider ensures the tune is tailored specifically for you.


If you're an auditory learner, our 'Hide notes' slider could be a game-changer. This tool gives you the ability to hide individual notes, prompting you to learn the song by ear, rather than just reading the notes. This method helps to enhance your aural skills, memory, and musical intuition.


Learning Reuben's Train, like any other song, requires patience and consistent practice. Start slowly, working on one measure at a time, then gradually increase your speed as your comfort with the rhythm and melody grows. Most importantly, enjoy the process, and keep jamming!