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Hangman's Reel Mandolin Tabs

Traditional

Hangman's Reel Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #up-tempo, #old time, #instrumental, #fiddle tune

Learn how to play Hangman's Reel on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Hangman's Reel Simple

    Simple

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

    Hangman's reel is an old-time number turned bluegrass and it has 4 parts! Luckily the B and C sections are pretty short, so it's actually not that hard to memorize and get under your...

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  • Mandolin Hangman's Reel Jam

    Jam

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

    This arrangement of Hangman's Reel is a more fiddly approach, where you can hear how a fiddler would phrase this tune. Remember that there are a whole bunch of tools to use in the Se...

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  • Mandolin Hangman's Reel Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    This here is the kicker version of Hangman's reel and you should check out Bryan Sutton's arrangement of this on his record, "Bluegrass Guitar." Once you have the Tunefox arrangement...

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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview
Hangman's Reel is a fast-paced, traditional fiddle tune, perfect for those seeking to deepen their understanding and skill in bluegrass mandolin. Broken down into beginner, intermediate, and advanced styles, this old-time instrumental tune provides a comprehensive musical journey catered to your individual learning journey. The song is presented in easy-to-follow bluegrass mandolin tabs, simplifying the learning process, and allowing for advancement at your own pace.

Key Features of the Tunefox Platform
The Tunefox platform takes this learning experience a step further, providing innovative tools to stimulate creative learning. The Lick Switcher is one such tool that lets you add new licks to your song arrangements, providing an abundant supply of variations. This feature helps you redefine the tune and enrich your musical repertoire. Furthermore, the Arrange Slider allows you to adjust the difficulty level and even tweak the tone of the song to match your preference.

Practice Tips
To get the most out of your practice sessions, the Tunefox platform provides various practicing tools. You can adjust the tempo of the song to match your comfort level, plus there are backing tracks available to play along. The Speed Up function allows for progressive increases in pace, while the option to hide notes encourages learning by ear, further enhancing your musical understanding. It's always beneficial to start slowly and gradually increase your speed as your familiarity with the tune grows. Remember, practice makes perfect.