If you’re planning on welcoming the new year in with this great tune on the stroke of midnight, grab yourself a copy of the SIMPY SONG + TAB bundle — and while you’re at it, why not go the full festive frailing freak and pick up some classic Christmas favourites to round out your holiday repertoire?

Auld Lang Syne

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Auld Lang Syne — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF

With its flowing 4/4 rhythm and warm, recognisable melody, Auld Lang Syne is a rewarding tune to play on clawhammer banjo. This clawhammer banjo tab offers two progressive arrangements: an approachable SIMPLY SONGS version for complete beginners and a fuller Standard TAB for confident beginners. Start by finding the essential melody using only open strings and second-fret notes, then develop the tune with chordal accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes and a pull-off.

Arrangement details

Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody using open strings and second-fret notes
Standard TAB techniques: Melody playing, chordal brushes, fifth-string drone notes and a pull-off
Chords: G, D7, C and Em
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements

Learning guidance

Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the melody steady as the harmony moves through G, D7, C and Em. The melody uses a small number of open and second-fret notes, allowing you to focus on its phrasing and 4/4 pulse. The Standard TAB preserves the recognisable melody while adding fuller chord sounds, regular fifth-string accompaniment and a pull-off. Build these elements into the tune gradually, keeping the melody clear as the texture becomes richer.

Two arrangements included

Start with the SIMPLY SONGS version—a clear, approachable and easy-to-read banjo tab with larger notation and a simplified arrangement. It is designed for beginners, visual learners and players who find traditional banjo tablature difficult to read.

When ready for an extra challenge, progress to the Standard TAB, which provides a more complete clawhammer banjo arrangement with additional notes, techniques and musical detail.

Together, the two versions provide a clear path from understanding and playing the essential tune to developing a richer arrangement.

Your digital download includes:

One easy-to-read SIMPLY SONGS banjo tab
One complete Standard clawhammer banjo tab
Both arrangements supplied as a digital PDF download
Banjo tabs suitable for complete beginners through confident beginners

Your PDF download will be emailed automatically after purchase. Please double-check that your email address is spelled correctly before completing your order.

Jingle Bells

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JINGLE BELLS — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF

Bring the bright, cheerful character of Jingle Bells to your clawhammer banjo with two progressive arrangements of this familiar festive tune. This clawhammer banjo tab gives newer players an approachable place to begin with the clear SIMPLY SONGS version, followed by a fuller Standard TAB for those ready to add rhythmic detail, chord brushes and hammer-ons. Together, the two versions let you build the melody confidently before developing it into a richer banjo arrangement.

Arrangement details

Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord brushes, fifth-string rhythm and hammer-ons
Chords: G, C, D, D7 and A
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Page count: 6 PDF pages across both arrangements

Learning guidance

Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the familiar melody steady as it moves through the verse and chorus. The coloured chord sections make the changes in harmony easy to see while the large notation keeps the fretting pattern clear. The Standard TAB adds fuller chord strikes, recurring fifth-string rhythm and marked hammer-ons, creating a more complete clawhammer texture. Build each phrase from the simplified version first, then transfer it to the Standard TAB without losing the tune’s clear 4/4 pulse.

Two arrangements included

Start with the SIMPLY SONGS version—a clear, approachable and easy-to-read banjo tab with larger notation and a simplified arrangement. It is designed for beginners, visual learners and players who find traditional banjo tablature difficult to read.

When ready for an extra challenge, progress to the Standard TAB, which provides a more complete clawhammer banjo arrangement with additional notes, techniques and musical detail.

Together, the two versions provide a clear path from understanding and playing the essential tune to developing a richer arrangement.

Your digital download includes:

One easy-to-read SIMPLY SONGS banjo tab
One complete Standard clawhammer banjo tab
Both arrangements supplied as a digital PDF download
Banjo tabs suitable for complete beginners through to beginner-to-intermediate players

Your PDF download will be emailed automatically after purchase. Please double-check that your email address is spelled correctly before completing your order.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

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We Wish You A Merry Christmas — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF

Bring some festive cheer to your playing with this clawhammer banjo tab for We Wish You A Merry Christmas. Its cheerful melody and lilting 3/4 rhythm are presented in two progressive arrangements. The large, colour-coded SIMPLY SONGS version offers an approachable starting point for beginners, while the Standard TAB adds fuller chord sounds, hammer-ons, pull-offs and extra rhythmic detail for confident beginners ready to develop the tune further.

Arrangement details

Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 3/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord brushes, fifth-string notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs
Chords: G, C, A, D, Em and D7
Lyrics included: Yes, including two additional verses
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 3 PDF pages across both arrangements

Learning guidance

Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the three-beat rhythm steady as the melody moves through the colour-coded chord sections. The occasional grouped notes can then help you introduce a fuller sound. In the Standard TAB, the melody is developed with chord brushes, fifth-string notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Work through these additions gradually while keeping the familiar melody and gentle rhythmic flow clear.

Two arrangements included

Start with the SIMPLY SONGS version—a clear, approachable and easy-to-read banjo tab with larger notation and a simplified arrangement. It is designed for beginners, visual learners and players who find traditional banjo tablature difficult to read.

When ready for an extra challenge, progress to the Standard TAB, which provides a more complete clawhammer banjo arrangement with additional notes, techniques and musical detail.

Together, the two versions provide a clear path from understanding and playing the essential tune to developing a richer arrangement.

Your digital download includes:

One easy-to-read SIMPLY SONGS banjo tab
One complete Standard clawhammer banjo tab
Both arrangements supplied as a digital PDF download
Banjo tabs suitable for beginner and confident-beginner players

Your PDF download will be emailed automatically after purchase. Please double-check that your email address is spelled correctly before completing your order.