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Mandolin tablatures for Cluck Old Hen

Traditional

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #bluesy, #medium-tempo, #old time

Cluck Old Hen is a traditional Appalachian plucked string piece featuring powerful bluegrass mandolin licks in syncopated breaks and rolls. The intermediate arrangement is full of rich and vibrant bluesy runs, while the beginner version is simpler and easier to learn, providing a less challenging approach to this iconic tune. The traditional melody keeps close to the basic, age-old structure of the song, though with a slight twist on the rhythms. The high octave melody takes on a fresher approach, with a lively, higher-range sound that can really stand out and get the listener's feet tapping. For a lower, deeper vibe, the low octave melody is mellower and slower than the original, but still as catchy and full of soul.

  • Mandolin Cluck Old Hen Traditional Melody

    Traditional Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      85 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here's the old time and traditional arrangement for Cluck Old Hen. You'll hear this one at most jam sessions.

    Mandolin Cluck Old Hen Traditional Melody
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  • Mandolin Cluck Old Hen High Octave - Melody

    High Octave - Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      85 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This is the Alison Krauss and Union Station arrangement of Cluck Old Hen played in the higher octave.

    Mandolin Cluck Old Hen High Octave - Melody
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  • Mandolin Cluck Old Hen Low Octave - Melody

    Low Octave - Melody

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      85 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here you'll learn how to play in the low octave on the mandolin. This is the Alison Krauss and Union Station arrangement of Cluck Old Hen.

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  • Mandolin Cluck Old Hen Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      90 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    The intermediate version of this tune gives you more bluesy licks and vocabulary to practice. Learning the A blues scale will help prepare you for learning this arrangement of Cluck ...

    Mandolin Cluck Old Hen Jam
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Practicing Tips

Overview
Welcome to your learning resource for the traditional bluegrass track 'Cluck Old Hen'. This course provides you with tablatures for the mandolin tailored to varying skill levels, including Traditional Melody, High Octave - Melody, Low Octave - Melody, and Jam Styles. The song carries a bluesy sound at a medium tempo which gives it an old-time feel.


Practice Tips
Make use of our Tunefox platform to learn this song in your preferred style. Features like our Lick Switcher enable you to explore the song from different angles by adding new variations to the licks in each measure. This personalized approach not only enhances your understanding of the song but also opens up fresh perspectives to interpret the tune.


The Arrange Slider
The Arrange slider is a unique feature that lets you adjust the difficulty level according to your skill. By moving the slider to the left, you simplify the arrangement as most of the fill-in notes are removed, leaving only the core arrangement in the tablature. Sliding it to the right brings back these additional notes, fleshing out the song and giving you the full view of the arrangement.


Tempo And Backing Tracks
Our tempo slider enables you to play the song at your own pace. Adjusting the tempo to suit your comfort level can make learning the song a lot easier. Additionally, it can greatly benefit you to practice with our real-sounding backing tracks. It's important to remember that an essential aspect of learning bluegrass is to actually play the music, so don't hesitate to experiment!


Speed Up and Repeat
Finally, our 'Speed Up' function gradually increases the tempo every time you play through the song. Start at a comfortable pace, then let 'Speed Up' slowly push your boundaries to higher speeds. Remember to focus on individual measures and repeat them to get them right. Like any musical journey, learning 'Cluck Old Hen' involves practice, patience and persistence. Happy playing!