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Mandolin tablatures for Cripple Creek

Traditional

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #up-tempo, #banjo tune, #fiddle tune

This is an absolute standard. It's the first tune a lot of people learn for mandolin, banjo, guitar or fiddle!



Start with the melody! It's always best to start simple and add complexity after developing a solid foundation. After that check out the Bluegrass arrangement. Try some licks out with both of these. This tune is almost always played in A. Especially if you're jamming with other fiddle players or mandolin players. You can get a whole new perspective on the tune if you learn it in the Low Octave. Learning a tune in two octaves is always a good thing. You get to hear the tune in a totally new context, and it helps you better learn and understand fretboard patterns on the mandolin.



Sometimes, if you happen to be jamming with some guitar players or banjo players, they might be too lazy too put on their capos when playing this tune,. That means they are probably jamming in the key of G. To get a feel for that on the mandolin, check out the Melody - Key of G and try a few licks. Again, learning this tune in another key will help you better understand fretboard patterns on the mandolin.

  • Mandolin Cripple Creek Melody

    Melody

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

    This basic melody is a great place to start for beginners. It's also great intermediate and advanced players when learning to play at higher tempos. Lastly, it has some very ...

    Mandolin Cripple Creek Melody
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  • Mandolin Cripple Creek Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      A
    • Tempo
      110 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDAE

    This version of cripple creek follows the core melody and works great at the easy or hard setting on the difficulty slider. There's a nice variety of licks to use here. Some are note...

    Mandolin Cripple Creek Bluegrass
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  • Mandolin Cripple Creek Bluegrass - Low Octave

    Bluegrass - Low Octave

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

    You open up a whole new world of sound when you learn Cripple Creek using those low strings!

    Mandolin Cripple Creek Bluegrass - Low Octave
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  • Mandolin Cripple Creek Melody - Key of G

    Melody - Key of G

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

    To give you some practice on Cripple Creek in a different key, here's the key of G. The melody is the same but because of the key change the positions are different.

    Mandolin Cripple Creek Melody - Key of G
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Practicing Tips

A dive into the magical world of bluegrass music lies ahead with 'Cripple Creek'. This learning resource provides you with bluegrass mandolin tablatures in a variety of styles, including but not limited to Bluegrass, Bluegrass - Low Octave, Melody, Intermediate, Advanced, and Melody - Key of G. With keywords such as up-tempo, banjo tune, and fiddle tune, you'll quickly find your groove.


One of the integral aspects of mastering 'Cripple Creek' is to effectively use the features of the Tunefox platform. The Lick Switcher, one of its remarkable features, is at the heart of this learning technique. Once familiar with it, you can add new lick vocabulary that unveils different interpretations of the song. Tap on a measure to discover the hidden licks within and momentarily switch them for stocked measures to bring variations to the song. This way, the song can become uniquely yours while expanding your understanding of the tune.


The Arrange Slider is another worthy addition to your learning arsenal. This slider allows you to manipulate the difficulty level of the song. Sliding it to the left eliminates many auxiliary notes, giving you a simpler, core arrangement in the tablature. Moving it to the right, however, brings back these extra notes to fill out the arrangement and reveal the full song. Learning the song becomes a breeze as you can change the tempo using the tempo slider.


To make the learning process more interactive and enjoyable, using the backing tracks can be an effective route. Select measures you want to focus on and play them repetitively. With the 'Speed Up' feature, the playback tempo gradually increases, allowing you to confidently move to higher speeds. Starting at a comfortable speed, 'Speed Up' will subtly boost the tempo each time you play the song, ensuring smoother progress.


Effective practice and patience are key to learning 'Cripple Creek'. Remember, every new lick unlocked and every tempo conquered brings you closer to mastering this bluegrass wonder. Happy playing!