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Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Mandolin Tabs

Flatt & Scruggs

Don't Let Your Deal Go Down Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #up-tempo, #swing music, #vocal song

Learn how to play Don't Let Your Deal Go Down on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

Key of E
- Difficulty
- Key
  G
- Tempo
  120 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
Don't Let Your Deal Go Down is an old swing tune than was transferred to bluegrass by Flatt & Scruggs. Notice the chord progression is not the usual I, IV, and V pattern.
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Bluegrass
- Difficulty
- Key
  F
- Tempo
  110 bpm
- Tuning
  GDAE
A Flatt & Scruggs classic! This one has a chord progression that's closer to jazz than most bluegrass tunes. It's a great study and a lot of fun.
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Practicing Tips

If you're a beginner mandolin player, it's critical to tune in to the Bluegrass style and 'Don't Let Your Deal Go Down' offers an excellent introduction. With tablatures in the Key of E, get ready to delve deep into the versatile world of up-tempo swing music.

The Tunefox platform is full of robust and user-friendly features. One of them being the Lick Switcher. This feature lets you add new licks to your vocabulary so that you can see the song from various perspectives. The best part is, you can change the licks for each measure, so that every verse of the song can sound different from the previous. Just tap on the measure and explore the hidden licks.

The Arrange slider is yet another powerful tool in your learning arsenal. Simply slide it to the left and the 'fill-in' notes will disappear, leaving behind a minimalist, core arrangement of the song. Slide it to the right and the 'fill-in' notes will complete the song and provide you with a richer, fuller arrangement. Similarly, the tempo slider can be used to adjust the playback speed of the song.

Practicing with the backing tracks can be a lot of fun and also informative. You can focus on specific measures and repeat them until you've mastered them. If you want to challenge yourself, try out the 'Speed Up' function. It slowly increases the tempo each time you play the song, helping you get comfortable at higher playback speeds.

All of these tools are aimed at making your learning process smoother and more enjoyable. But remember, the key to mastering any musical piece is patience and consistency. Practice regularly, take it slow and gradually increase your learning curve. You're sure to master 'Don't Let Your Deal Go Down' in your own time and pace.