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Bring the lively, rhythmic character of this modal tune to your banjo with the Cluck Old Hen clawhammer banjo tab. The approachable SIMPLY SONGS arrangement presents the essential melody in clear, oversized notation, while the Standard TAB develops it with a fuller rhythmic texture and additional clawhammer techniques. Together, the two progressive versions provide a welcoming starting point for beginners and a satisfying next step for players ready to strengthen their timing and coordination.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: G modal tuning (sawmill)
Key: G modal
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: intermediate - Advanced
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Simplified single-note melody using open strings and frets 3 and 5
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs and rhythmic fifth-string drone notes
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 3 PDF pages across both arrangements
In the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement, concentrate on keeping the short repeated phrases steady while moving cleanly between the open notes and frets 3 and 5. The Standard TAB builds upon the same recognisable melody with a denser clawhammer rhythm, regular fifth-string notes, 0–3 hammer-ons and 3–0 pull-offs. Practising each phrase first in the simplified version will help you retain the tune before adding the extra rhythmic movement and ornamentation.
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.
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.
Bring the lively, rhythmic character of this modal tune to your banjo with the Cluck Old Hen clawhammer banjo tab. The approachable SIMPLY SONGS arrangement presents the essential melody in clear, oversized notation, while the Standard TAB develops it with a fuller rhythmic texture and additional clawhammer techniques. Together, the two progressive versions provide a welcoming starting point for beginners and a satisfying next step for players ready to strengthen their timing and coordination.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: G modal tuning (sawmill)
Key: G modal
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: intermediate - Advanced
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Simplified single-note melody using open strings and frets 3 and 5
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs and rhythmic fifth-string drone notes
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 3 PDF pages across both arrangements
In the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement, concentrate on keeping the short repeated phrases steady while moving cleanly between the open notes and frets 3 and 5. The Standard TAB builds upon the same recognisable melody with a denser clawhammer rhythm, regular fifth-string notes, 0–3 hammer-ons and 3–0 pull-offs. Practising each phrase first in the simplified version will help you retain the tune before adding the extra rhythmic movement and ornamentation.
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.
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.