Fun Song Tutorials
The Twelve Days Of Christmas is quite the challenge, so you might consider getting the SIMPLY SONGS + TAB bundle to help you lock this tune in more confidently. Also take advantage of the collection of Festive Frailing clawhammer banjo tunes below and become the banjo hero at your Christmas dining table this year.
Twelve Days Of Christmas
£4.00
12 Days Of Christmas — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
Bring a familiar festive favourite to your banjo with this progressive 12 Days Of Christmas clawhammer banjo tab. Its cumulative melody, repeated phrases and movement between 4/4 and 3/4 give the tune an enjoyable rhythmic character. The approachable SIMPLY SONGS arrangement gives beginners a clear starting point, while the more detailed Standard TAB introduces additional clawhammer techniques. Together, the two versions let you build the tune gradually without having to begin with the most demanding arrangement.
Arrangement details
Style: Festive song arranged for clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: Changes between 4/4 and 3/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody and strumming
Standard TAB techniques: Fifth-string use, drop thumb, hammer-ons, pull-off and chordal brush/strum
Chords: G, C, D and D7
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Page count: 3 PDF pages across both arrangements
Learning guidance
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS version by following the words and listening carefully to where the music changes between four beats and three beats. Much of the descending list uses a repeated melodic pattern, while the closing line introduces movement through G, C, D and D7 before finishing with strummed chords. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable melody with denser clawhammer rhythm, fifth-string notes, drop thumb, hammer-ons and a pull-off. Build the repeated sections first, then add the more detailed closing passage.
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.
Away In A Manger
£4.00
Away In A Manger — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
Bring the gentle, lilting melody of Away In A Manger to your banjo with two progressive arrangements. This clawhammer banjo tab pairs an approachable SIMPLY SONGS version with a fuller Standard TAB, giving beginners a clear starting point and developing players more musical detail to explore. Follow the larger melody notation and lyrics first, then add chord brushes, fifth-string rhythm, hammer-ons and pull-offs while keeping the tune’s recognisable melody and flowing three-beat feel.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 3/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody with open strings and fretted notes
Standard TAB techniques: Chord brushes, fifth-string thumb notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs
Chords: G and C
Lyrics: Included beneath both arrangements, with additional verses on a separate page
Digital format: Digital PDF download; four pages across the two arrangements and accompanying lyrics
Building your arrangement
Start by following the opening “A-way in a man-ger” melody and keeping a steady count of three beats per bar. The SIMPLY SONGS version lets you concentrate on finding the melody notes, with the green C sections highlighting the harmony before the return to G. In the Standard TAB, retain that same melody and pulse while adding chord brushes and fifth-string notes. Work carefully through the marked hammer-ons and pull-offs so these extra notes flow smoothly without interrupting 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 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
£4.00
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.
Good King Wenceslas
£4.00
Good King Wenceslas — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
Bring the familiar melody of Good King Wenceslas to your clawhammer banjo. This tab bundle gives you two ways into the tune: a spacious SIMPLY SONGS arrangement that helps beginners find the melody, followed by a fuller Standard TAB for players ready to add rhythm, chords and ornamentation. The steady 4/4 pulse makes it a satisfying song to play at a comfortable pace, while the two versions let you build up the arrangement step by step.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons and pull-offs
Chords shown: G, D7 and C
Lyrics: Included
Digital format: PDF download; four pages across both arrangements
Begin with the clear, single-note melody in SIMPLY SONGS, paying attention to how the words fit the notes. Once that feels familiar, move to the Standard TAB to add its fuller clawhammer pattern, chord shapes, hammer-ons and pull-offs. You can build those details around the melody you already know, keeping the tune recognisable as the arrangement grows.
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 beginners and 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
£4.00
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.
Auld Lang Syne
£4.00
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.