Fun Song Tutorials
Picture yourself sat around a blazing log fire singing this with friends and family. Get a copy of the SIMPLY SONGS + TAB bundle and practice this tune wherever you go. Also try some other campfire favourites
Kum Ba Yah
£4.00
Kum Ba Yah — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
With its gentle, singable melody and steady 4/4 rhythm, Kum Ba Yah works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab gives complete beginners an approachable way to start with the essential single-note melody before progressing to a fuller version. The two arrangements preserve the familiar tune while offering a clear step forward from simple melody playing to chord brushes, fifth-string drone notes and a more complete clawhammer rhythm.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody using open strings and the first two frets
Standard TAB techniques: Single-note melody, full chord brushes and fifth-string drone notes
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement by concentrating on the steady pulse and the movement of the melody between open strings and the first two frets. The Standard TAB retains that recognisable melody while adding brushes across the G, C and D7 chords, together with regular fifth-string drone notes. Once the melody feels secure, introduce these extra rhythmic notes gradually so that the tune remains clear as the arrangement becomes fuller.
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 players, including complete beginners starting with SIMPLY SONGS
Your PDF download will be emailed automatically after purchase. Please double-check that your email address is spelled correctly before completing your order.
She'll Be Comin Round The Mountain
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She’ll Be Comin’ Round The Mountain — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
With its strongly patterned melody, steady 4/4 rhythm and familiar singalong words, She’ll Be Comin’ Round The Mountain makes an engaging tune for clawhammer banjo. This clawhammer banjo tab offers two progressive arrangements: an approachable SIMPLY SONGS version for beginners, followed by a fuller Standard TAB for players ready to add chordal texture, fifth-string rhythm and fretting-hand techniques. Together, they provide a clear route from the essential melody to a more detailed arrangement.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Chords: G, C and D7
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody playing with open strings and first-position fretted notes
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs, fifth-string drone notes and fuller chord-based accompaniment
Lyrics included: Yes, including four additional verses
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the repeated melody phrases steady as the harmony moves between G, D7 and C. The Standard TAB retains the recognisable tune while adding more continuous fifth-string rhythm, fuller chord sounds and clearly marked hammer-ons and pull-offs. Build the extra details gradually, taking particular care over the short fretted embellishments so that the melody and words remain easy to follow.
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-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.
Waltzing Matilda
£4.00
Waltzing Matilda — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
The familiar melody of Waltzing Matilda has been arranged for clawhammer banjo with a lively swing feel and clearly marked verse and chorus sections. This Waltzing Matilda clawhammer banjo tab offers beginners an approachable way into the tune through the spacious SIMPLY SONGS arrangement. The Standard TAB then develops the music with fuller accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes and additional clawhammer techniques, providing two progressive versions for players who want to build the arrangement step by step.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
Feel: Play it with swing
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: confident Beginner to intermediate
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord-based accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and a fifth-position C barre chord
Chords: G, D, C, D7 and C (bar 5th)
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 and C. Take particular care when the chorus moves to the fifth and seventh frets. The Standard TAB adds fuller chord sounds, regular fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs, along with a fifth-position C barre chord. Build these details into the tune gradually while preserving the melody’s swing feel and clear verse-and-chorus rhythm.
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-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.