Fun Song Tutorials
Discover how Yankee Doodle can be played with more melodic detail and decorative embellishments with the SIMPLY SONGS + TAB Bundle. Check out some other classic American tunes to play in the clawhammer style
Yankee Doodle
£4.00
Yankee Doodle — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
Bring the bright, lively melody of Yankee Doodle to your clawhammer banjo with two progressive arrangements in Open G tuning. This clawhammer banjo tab offers confident beginners an approachable starting point through the large, colour-coded SIMPLY SONGS notation. More confident beginners can then progress to the detailed Standard TAB, adding fuller chord shapes, fifth-string accompaniment and clearly marked fretting techniques while preserving the tune’s familiar 4/4 rhythm.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: C major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord-based accompaniment, fifth-string notes, hammer-on and pull-offs
Chords: C, F and G
Lyrics included: Yes, including an additional verse and alternate chorus
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Learning guidance
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on following the single-note melody as the harmony moves between C, F and G. Its larger fret numbers, lyrics and colour-coded sections make the tune’s structure easier to follow. The Standard TAB develops the arrangement with fuller chord voicings, recurring fifth-string accompaniment, a hammer-on and pull-offs. Practise these additions in short sections before joining them together, keeping the melody and steady 4/4 pulse clearly recognisable.
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.
This Land Is Your Land
£4.00
This Land Is Your Land — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
With its steady 4/4 pulse, familiar melody and clear movement through G, C and D, This Land Is Your Land works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab offers two progressive ways to play the tune. The SIMPLY SONGS version gives complete beginners an approachable single-note starting point, while the Standard TAB adds chord shapes, fifth-string notes and more detailed clawhammer techniques for players ready to develop a fuller arrangement.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
Chords: G, C and D
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody using open strings and fretted notes
Standard TAB techniques: Slides, drop thumb, fifth-string drone notes, chord shapes and fuller chord voicings
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 between G, C and D. The coloured chord sections and lyrics help show how each melodic phrase fits the song. The Standard TAB preserves that recognisable melody while adding complete chord shapes, regular fifth-string notes, slides and a marked drop thumb. Work through it phrase by phrase, paying particular attention to the slides into the fourth fret and keeping the added accompaniment rhythmically even.
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.
Amazing Grace
£4.00
Amazing Grace — CLAWHAMMER BANJO TAB PDF
With its gentle, flowing 3/4 rhythm and clearly recognisable melody, Amazing Grace works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This Amazing Grace clawhammer banjo tab gives complete beginners an approachable way to begin with the essential tune before progressing to a fuller arrangement. The two versions support different stages of learning: SIMPLY SONGS keeps the melody spacious and easy to follow, while the Standard TAB introduces chords, fifth-string drone notes and additional rhythmic detail.
Arrangement details
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 3/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner to beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner
Chords: G, C and D7
SIMPLY SONGS features: Spacious single-note melody, chord guidance and lyrics
Standard TAB features: Melody notes, chord shapes, brushes and fifth-string drone notes
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 through its three-beat rhythm, particularly where it moves between the G, C and D7 chords. The spacious layout makes the individual melody notes and accompanying words easy to follow. The Standard TAB preserves the same recognisable melody while adding chord brushes, fifth-string drone notes and a fuller rhythmic texture. Progress gradually by securing the melody first, then introducing the accompanying notes without allowing them to interrupt the gentle 3/4 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 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.