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The Chicken Reel Guitar Tabs

Traditional

The Chicken Reel Guitar Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #old time, #medium-tempo

Learn how to play The Chicken Reel on Guitar with this selection of tablatures:

  • Guitar The Chicken Reel Simple

    Simple

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

    The Chicken Reel has a melody that sounds almost comical. The way it hangs on the minor third note and goes into the major third note, makes it sound like it's unsure of what it want...

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  • Guitar The Chicken Reel Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    Most people play this tune in D. A lot of flat-pickers might play out of C shape with the capo at the third fret, but if you take off the capo you open up new melodic opportunities. ...

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  • Guitar The Chicken Reel Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    Cross-picking is the only way to play this like a fiddler out of C position. Let's get to it. Flatten your middle finger to get the 2nd fret on the G string in measure 2.

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview: 'The Chicken Reel' is a rich old-time, medium-tempo musical piece that will help hone your flatpicking guitar skills across various difficulty levels. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, our style-specific tablatures will help you familiarize yourself with this classic tune. Supplement your practice by leveraging the user-friendly features of the Tunefox platform for an enhanced learning experience.


Practice Tips: One of the powerful features you should utilize is the 'Lick Switcher'. This tool lets you personalize the tune by changing the licks in individual measures - you'll be able to explore an array of variations and interpret the song in your unique way. Simply tap the measure to uncover the hidden licks within it.


The 'Arrange Slider' is another feature you'll find particularly useful. It allows you to adjust the difficulty level in tune with your learning pace. Slide it left to simplify and focus on the core arrangement, or nudge it right to incrementally learn the full song arrangement with all its nuances.


Moreover, don't forget to make the most of the tempo slider to alter the song's pace. It's crucial to play at a comfortable speed before gradually pushing your tempo boundaries. This steady approach is transformative and will help you bridge your skill gap with precision.


Incorporating backing tracks into your practice routine can be fun and beneficial – it's closely aligned with the authentic bluegrass learning experience. You're encouraged to experiment with various arrangements while playing along with these tracks. Select specific measures to practice on loop.


Another valuable tip is to try our 'Speed Up' function. Starting at your comfortable speed, the playback tempo increases slightly each time you play the song. This feature is a great way to progressively enhance your speed.


Lastly, remember that the best way to learn is to keep practicing. Dedicate regular time, be patient, persist through challenges, and don't shy away from experimenting with variations. The secret to mastering 'The Chicken Reel' lies in consistent practice and creative exploration.