Fun Song Tutorials
Get your copy of the SIMPLY SONGS + TAB Bundle and learn I’ll Fly Away at a much more detailed, step-by-step level. While you’re at it, why not try your hand at a few more beloved religious favourites to expand your repertoire and skills.
I'll Fly Away
£4.00
I’ll Fly Away — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
Bright, uplifting and driven by a steady 4/4 pulse, I’ll Fly Away works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab gives complete beginners an approachable way to find the recognisable melody before progressing to a fuller and more rhythmically detailed version. With two progressive arrangements included, learners can begin with the spacious SIMPLY SONGS notation and gradually develop the chord shapes, drone notes and embellishments used in the Standard TAB.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Clear single-note melody using open strings and limited first- and second-fret movement
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs, chord shapes, fifth-string drone notes and a fuller clawhammer rhythm
Chords: G, C and D7
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 words and melody evenly placed within the steady 4/4 rhythm. The limited fretting movement makes it possible to focus on the tune as the harmony moves between G, C and D7. The Standard TAB preserves the same verse and chorus melody while adding continuous fifth-string rhythm, fuller chord sounds, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Work through it in short phrases, adding the extra rhythmic and fretting-hand detail without losing the clear vocal character of the tune.
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-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.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
Bring a bright and celebratory Christmas favourite to your banjo with this clawhammer arrangement of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. These Christmas clawhammer banjo tabs give newer players an approachable way into the recognisable melody through SIMPLY SONGS, followed by a fuller Standard TAB for those ready to add more characteristic clawhammer detail. The two progressive versions allow you to begin with the essential tune before developing it with additional notes and techniques.
Style: Christmas carol arranged for clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G tuning (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate
Techniques: Single-note melody, fifth-string notes, fuller chord shapes, hammer-ons and pull-offs
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Five PDF pages across both arrangements
Learning Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the familiar melody steady as the harmony moves between G, C and D7. Its larger, uncluttered notation makes the changing melody notes easier to follow while preserving the rhythm of the carol. The Standard TAB develops the tune with a denser clawhammer pattern, fuller chord shapes, fifth-string notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Build the arrangement gradually, adding these details only after the underlying melody feels secure.
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
Christmas banjo tabs suitable for complete beginners through 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.
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
£4.00
Will The Circle Be Unbroken — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
With its gentle, singable melody and steady 4/4 pulse, Will The Circle Be Unbroken is well suited to an approachable clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab gives newer players a clear way into the tune through the simplified SIMPLY SONGS version, while confident beginners can progress to the more detailed Standard TAB. Receiving both versions allows you to establish the recognisable melody first before adding fuller rhythm, chordal detail and traditional clawhammer techniques.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G tuning — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner to Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS features: Large, easy-to-read single-note melody with simplified chord-coloured sections
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-on, pull-off, slide, chordal figures and fifth-string notes
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Chorus lyrics plus three additional verses
Digital format: Four PDF pages across both arrangements
Learning guidance
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the chorus melody steady as the harmony moves between G, C and D7. Its open strings, second-fret notes and spacious layout make the tune easier to follow one phrase at a time. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable melody with denser rhythmic detail, fuller chord shapes, fifth-string notes, a hammer-on, a pull-off and a slide. Once the simplified melody feels secure, add these details gradually without allowing the underlying 4/4 pulse to become uneven.
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 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.