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Black Mountain Rag Guitar Tabs

Doc Watson

Black Mountain Rag Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #fiddle tune, #flatpicking essentials, #instrumental

Learn how to play Black Mountain Rag on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar Black Mountain Rag Simple

    Simple

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      85 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    A simplified melody of one of the most popular flatpicking tunes of all time.

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  • Guitar Black Mountain Rag Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      90 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    A few more licks in this one will challenge you.

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  • Guitar Black Mountain Rag Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This is a highly accurate transcription of Black Mountain Rag as played by Doc Watson. If you are up for the challenge, this is a good one. In the sections where double stops are be...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview

This educational resource provides a detailed exploration of the song 'Black Mountain Rag', specially tailored for intermediate flatpicking guitar players. The song is a classic fiddle tune, allowing participants to deepen their understanding of Flatpicking essentials and instrumental Bluegrass and Jam styles.

Practice Tips

Maximize your learning experience by leaning into the features of the Tunefox platform. A key feature to explore is the Lick Switcher. By adding new licks to your playing, you'll find yourself looking at the song from different perspectives. Each measure could hold a new variation waiting just for you – tap it and discover what’s hidden.

An additional useful feature is the Arrange slider. This powerful tool allows you to customize the song's difficulty level. Slide it to the left for a simplified, more straightforward version of the song, or to the right to restore all the intricate details in the original arrangement.

Other useful tips include leveraging the Tempo Slider. This feature allows you to take the reins of the song's speed, adjusting it to your current proficiency level.

Submerging yourself in the rhythm is key to mastering bluegrass. Experiment with different techniques and enjoy the process of playing along with authentic-sounding backing-tracks. Engage with the 'Speed Up' function to gradually increase the playlist's playback tempo, allowing you to progressively move closer to the song’s original speed. Start at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and let the system guide you towards increasing your speed.

Above all, learning and practising any song, including 'Black Mountain Rag', requires time, patience and dedication. Remember to challenge yourself, but also be gentle with your progress. Happy playing!