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Dig a Hole in the Meadow Mandolin Tabs

Flatt & Scruggs

Dig a Hole in the Meadow Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

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

Learn how to play Dig a Hole in the Meadow on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Dig a Hole in the Meadow Simple

    Simple

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This arrangement of Dig a Hole in the Meadow is a simple rendition of the melody so you can get the basics of this song under your fingers.

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  • Mandolin Dig a Hole in the Meadow Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Playing in C is incredibly fun on the mandolin! This arrangement of Dig a Hole in the Meadow features some major sounding licks but try throwing some bluesy licks in there for fun.

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  • Mandolin Dig a Hole in the Meadow Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This solo is an interpretation that features more blues-like phrasing. Check out the lick in the 3rd measure!

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview
This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-series instruction to mastering the bluegrass mandolin tune, 'Dig a Hole in the Meadow'. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, you'll find bluegrass mandolin tablatures tailored to your skill level. The song - characterized by its bluesy, old time, and medium tempo elements - is ripe for exploration and performance. Thanks to the innovative features of the Tunefox platform, learners can personalize arrangements, play along with real sounding backing tracks, and progressively increase playback tempos.


Practice Tips
Utilizing the Lick Switcher feature on Tunefox can provide immense benefits. This tool allows one to add or change licks for individual measures, offering a multitude of variations to the song. By tapping on the measure, hidden licks are revealed allowing you to see the song from a fresh perspective.


Additionally, setting your preferred difficulty level is made easy with the Arrange slider. Slide left for a more simplified arrangement by removing extra notes, or slide right to reveal the full song with all the additional, fill-in notes. The Tempo slider is also an instrumental tool for adjusting the pace of the song according to your comfort level.


Remember to enjoy your learning journey by playing along with the realistic backing tracks. This strategy not just amps up the fun factor but also preps you for the real jamming experience. Focus on selective measures and with repeated practice, gradually increase the tempo using the 'Speed Up' function. Last but not least, rely on the practice mode, where you can loop difficult sections, modify speeds and more so to assist you in gaining song mastery.