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Wabash Cannonball Mandolin Tabs

Doc Watson

Wabash Cannonball Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #vocal song, #instrumental, #medium-tempo, #train song, #folk music

Learn how to play Wabash Cannonball on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Wabash Cannonball Simple

    Simple

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

    Wabash Cannonball is a well known train song popularized by Doc Watson. This arrangement gives you a way to play this song out of G position.

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  • Mandolin Wabash Cannonball Jam

    Jam

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

    There are more up and down strokes in this arrangement of Wabash Cannonball to fill out the sound of the song.

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  • Mandolin Wabash Cannonball Bluegrass

    Bluegrass

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

    You’ll hear much longer phrasing in this arrangement of Wabash Cannonball, so take it slowly (around 80 bpm to start) to really get all of the articulations down.

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Practicing Tips

The 'Wabash Cannonball' is a popular bluegrass tune that originates from the fields of folk music. Known for its unique medium-tempo rhythm and vibrant instrumental melody, this song also delivers a powerful vocal narrative reminiscent of a train song. The lyrics and melody together render a transportative experience that captures the essence of traditional folk music and puts them at the heart of modern bluegrass.


Our learning resource offers comprehensive mandolin tablature styled for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced learners. Each style caters to different skill levels, providing a structured learning framework. This ensures that every learner progress in mastering the 'Wabash Cannonball' at their own pace, and according to their unique learning curve.


Key to learning using this resource is to utilize the innovative features offered by the Tunefox platform. A standout feature is the Lickswitcher tool, designed to foster flexibility and creativity in the learning process. This tool allows learners to interchange licks in individual measures, thereby yielding a multitude of potential sound variations.


The Arrange slider is another key feature that empowers learners to tailor-make their learning experience. Users can use this feature to modify the song’s difficulty level and tone according to their skill level and personal style. This makes learning more enjoyable and rewarding while ensuring steady progress.


For auditory learners, the 'Hide notes' slider is a game-changer. This handy tool allows for the concealment of specific notes encouraging learners to learn the tune by ear. This immersive exercise effectively strengthens ear training, while fortifying musical intuition and memory.


To make the most of your learning journey with 'Wabash Cannonball,' remember to practice regularly. Investing time to engage with the tune and the various tools available will make a significant difference in the learning process. Above all, enjoy the process and let your love for bluegrass music guide your learning.