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With its flowing 6/8 rhythm and expressive minor-key melody, Greensleeves adapts beautifully to clawhammer banjo. This Greensleeves clawhammer banjo tab provides two progressive ways to approach the tune. The SIMPLY SONGS arrangement gives beginners an accessible route into the melody, lyrics and chord movement, while the Standard TAB introduces fuller chord shapes, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and additional rhythmic detail for players ready to develop the arrangement.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: A minor
Time signature: 6/8
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord-based accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and thumbed notes
Chords: Am, G, E and C
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 6 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS version by becoming familiar with the lilting melody and following the harmony as it moves between Am, G, E and C. Pay particular attention to the opening notes higher up the neck before returning to the more familiar first- and second-fret positions. The Standard TAB preserves the recognisable melody while adding fuller chord shapes, regular drone notes, hammer-ons and thumbed inside-string notes, creating a more complete rhythmic clawhammer arrangement.
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.
With its flowing 6/8 rhythm and expressive minor-key melody, Greensleeves adapts beautifully to clawhammer banjo. This Greensleeves clawhammer banjo tab provides two progressive ways to approach the tune. The SIMPLY SONGS arrangement gives beginners an accessible route into the melody, lyrics and chord movement, while the Standard TAB introduces fuller chord shapes, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and additional rhythmic detail for players ready to develop the arrangement.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: A minor
Time signature: 6/8
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord-based accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and thumbed notes
Chords: Am, G, E and C
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 6 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS version by becoming familiar with the lilting melody and following the harmony as it moves between Am, G, E and C. Pay particular attention to the opening notes higher up the neck before returning to the more familiar first- and second-fret positions. The Standard TAB preserves the recognisable melody while adding fuller chord shapes, regular drone notes, hammer-ons and thumbed inside-string notes, creating a more complete rhythmic clawhammer arrangement.
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.