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Mandolin tablatures for Eight More Miles to Louisville

Grandpa Jones

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #vocal song, #medium-tempo

When asked, Grandpa Jones said he got the idea of this song from “Eight More Miles to Louisville,” which came from another song with the title “Fifteen miles from Birmingham.” The song is not a rip off of the “Fifteen Miles from Birmingham,” and Grandpa Jones stated clearly that the only that he got was an idea, not the lyrics itself. The song has appeared on a number if traditional Ozark Mountain fiddle tunes. All of this tune was compiled by Van Rudolph, who is also recorded to have been part of several other bluegrass and oldie music. The tune that inspired grandpa was from the Delmore brothers. Grandpa lived from 1913 to 1998, and during this period, he was able to play the clawhammer music banjo, inducted into the grand Opry in 1948, and was inducted into The Country Music Hall Of Fame in 1978.

  • Mandolin Eight More Miles to Louisville Simple

    Simple

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

    Simple but sweet. Check out this jam ready arrangement and licks. Be sure to work on those quick chord changes as well. Backup is important!

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  • Mandolin Eight More Miles to Louisville Jam

    Jam

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

    16th notes with a little breathing room. Great licks and great fun. Eight miles to Louisville, but you take them as slow or fast as you feel. Watch out for measure 5. The rhythm is ...

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  • Mandolin Eight More Miles to Louisville Sam Bush Style

    Sam Bush Style

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

    Grandpa wrote it but this song has become synonymous with Sam Bush. This is a transcription from his playing with a few extra licks in case it's just too easy for ya :) Enjoy!

    Mandolin Eight More Miles to Louisville Sam Bush Style
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Learning Overview:


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