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Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #fiddle tune, #oldtime, #instrumental, #beginner

Dive into the enchanting world of folk and bluegrass with our 'Cripple Creek - Melody' lesson designed specifically for guitar beginners. Explore the captivating melody of the iconic tune 'Cripple Creek' as you learn to play it using Low Octave, High Octave, or Up the Neck tablatures. This lesson breaks down each section step-by-step, making it easy for you to master the melody and develop your picking and fretting skills. Discover the joy of creating rich, authentic sounds as you journey through this timeless melody. Unveil the magic of 'Cripple Creek' and enhance your musical repertoire with this engaging lesson.



Check out a few licks after getting a hang of a melody. It will give you a new challenge and introduce some really nice bluegrass sounds to your picking

  • Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody

    Melody

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

    This arrangement of Cripple Creek will teach you how to play the melody in higher register of the guitar. This version is in G so to jam on it you will want to put your capo on the 2...

    Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody
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  • Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody - Low Octave

    Melody - Low Octave

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

    Learn this popular jam tune on guitar in the lower octave! This arrangement of Cripple Creek will teach you how to play the melody.

    Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody - Low Octave
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  • Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody - Up the Neck

    Melody - Up the Neck

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

    Up the neck doesn't have do be a scary place. Check out this simple arrangement of cripple creek. If you've played any of the other versions, you'll notice some similarities. It won'...

    Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody - Up the Neck
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  • Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody - No Capo

    Melody - No Capo

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

    Here's a lesson on playing the melody for Cripple Creek out of open position.

    Guitar Cripple Creek - Melody Melody - No Capo
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Practicing Tips

Starting with 'Cripple Creek - Melody', you will dive right into a classic old-time fiddle tune, structured perfectly for beginner guitar players looking for more in-depth experience with instrumental tunes. With a mix of Low Octave, Up the Neck, and High Octave versions of the song, you'll be able to practice multiple variations and styles of the melody, ensuring a broad range of practice.


The cornerstone of learning this melody on the Tunefox platform is usage of its distinctive in-built functions. The Lickswitcher tool, one of the key features, plays a vital role in your learning process by allowing interchangeability of licks within each measure. This innovative way allows the learners to experiment with different musical phrases and create their unique variations.


Further enhancing the melodic learning process, the Arrange slider helps tailor the song's complexity to suit each learner's proficiency level. By using this tool, you can make your learning journey not only custom-sized but also much more enjoyable as you tune the melody's difficulty and tone according to your preferences.


Another noteworthy function designed for audio-oriented learners is the 'Hide notes' slider. This tool can conceal individual notes throughout the song, pushing you to rely solely on your hearing skills. Well-designed ear training exercises like this will help develop a sharp musical intuition and improve your memory for melodies.


Lastly, always remember to start slow and be patient with your learning process. Consistency is key in mastering any instrument. Playing along with the rhythm track in the app can create a more immersive environment for practicing. Moreover, experimenting with different licks and styles is not only fun but also enhances your creative skills. And most importantly, keep enjoying the music!


Cripple Creek - Melody lyrics

I got a girl and she loves me

She's as sweet as sweet can be

She's got eyes of baby blue

Makes my gun shoot straight and true



Going up Cripple Creek going in a run

Going up Cripple Creek to have some fun



Cripple Creek's wide and Cripple Creek's deep

I'll wade ole Cripple Creek before I sleep

Roll my breeches to my knees

I'll wade ole Cripple Creek when I please



* Refrain



I went down to Cripple Creek

To see what them girls had to eat

I got drunk and fell against the wall

Ole corn likker was the cause of it all



* Refrain



Alternate Refrain:

Goin' up cripple creek, goin' in a whirl,

Goin' up cripple creek, see my girl

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