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Guitar tablatures for Bill Cheatum

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #medium-tempo

"Bill Cheatum" is a classic fiddle tune with a medium tempo, perfect for intermediate guitar players! The melody is driving with plenty of technique to practice, providing a rewarding challenge. Enjoy the rich tones of this traditional fiddle tune on your guitar!

  • Guitar Bill Cheatum Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      105 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    A classic fiddle tune! There's lots of great licks in the switcher, be sure to check those out.

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  • Guitar Bill Cheatum No Capo

    No Capo

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      105 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    Playing Bill Cheatum without a capo will require some 3 fret stretches and nimble shifting. Make sure to try and use a fret per finger in many situations. Use that pinky! There ...

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  • Guitar Bill Cheatum No Capo - Low Octave

    No Capo - Low Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      105 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    Bill Cheatum without a capo...On the bass strings! It opens up a lot of new options and ideas. Most of it will be played in 1st position. 1st finger sticks around the 1st fret, 2nd ...

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  • Guitar Bill Cheatum Crosspicking

    Crosspicking

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

    This is an involved arrangement of Bill Cheatum with some flashy crosspicking at the beginning of each measure in the A section. Super cool!

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Practicing Tips

Immerse yourself in the world of Bluegrass with 'Bill Cheatum', an extensive learning resource equipped with flatpicking guitar tablatures. Tailored specifically for intermediate players, this resource offers styles inclusive of No Capo, No Capo - Low Octave, and Crosspicking. At its core, 'Bill Cheatum' is a medium-paced fiddle tune, teaching you its captivating rhythms and melodies through our well-crafted tabs.


Get the most out of this song with the assortment of learning functionalities made available on the Tunefox platform. Our prime feature, the Lick Switcher, acts as a gateway to expanding your lick vocabulary. It enriches your learning experience by allowing you to alter the licks for separate measures, thereby opening your eyes to myriad combinations possible for each tune. Just tap the measure and discover the hidden licks within.


Tweaking the difficulty level to match your skill set can be achieved using the Arrange slider. Simply slide it to the left for a condensed, beginner-friendly version of the song. Want to challenge yourself? Slide to the right and discover intricate, full-length arrangements filled with additional notes.


Adjusting the pace of the song is also possible with the Tempo slider, another interactive feature at your disposal. You can speed up or slow down the music to enhance your learning process at your own pace.


Remember, consistency is key, so practice along with the backing tracks. Select a few measures at a time, replay them, and gradually increase the speed using the 'Speed Up' function. This step-by-step method will allow you to transition from slower to faster tempos with ease.