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Down the Road Mandolin Tabs

Flatt & Scruggs

Down the Road Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #medium-tempo, #vocal song, #old time

Learn how to play Down the Road on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Down the Road Simple

    Simple

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

    Key of B, folks! This is a great introduction to playing in this key. Check out the Flatt & Scruggs rendition of Down the Road.

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  • Mandolin Down the Road Jam

    Jam

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

    This arrangement of Down the Road starts to build on the beginner version by adding in some pentatonic based licks. The rhythms are easy, so this should be fairly simple to pick up.

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  • Mandolin Down the Road Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    A fun and interesting arrangement of Down the Road. Check out the kick-off lick using double-stops!

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Practicing Tips

Down The Road allows you to explore the magic of bluegrass mandolin tabs, regardless of your skill level, as it features the three styles; Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. It is an old-time vocal song played at medium-tempo that allows learners to experience a setting close to that of authentic bluegrass music. The familiarity and popularity of old-time music make the learning process more enjoyable and relatable.


Learning through the Tunefox platform is an innovative approach geared towards enhancing the learners' ability to grasp the skills in a more fun and flexible way. The Lickswitcher tool permits users to experiment with swapping out default licks for new ones at specific measures within the module, thus encouraging creativity and promoting a greater level of understanding and mastery of the song.


Another feature of this resource is the Arrange slider. This slider allows learners to change the song's complexity based on their skill level. Part of the learning process involves understanding your current skill level and working your way up as you continue to progress. This tool enables customization of your learning experience to best fit your needs and capacities.


This learning resource also takes into account different learning modalities. The 'Hide notes' slider is especially useful for auditory learners who would prefer to learn the mandolin tabs by ear. Hiding individual notes on the platform will help to strengthen ear training, enhance your musical intuition, and improve memory.


To make the most out of this learning resource, ensure that you practice regularly, preferably daily. While using the Lickswitcher, try out different licks to identify the ones you are most comfortable with and help you express your unique style. Lastly, don't rush to advance to the next level. Take your time at each stage learning each lick and understand the nuances of the bluegrass mandolin tabs before moving on.