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Bright, uplifting and driven by a steady 4/4 pulse, I’ll Fly Away works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab gives complete beginners an approachable way to find the recognisable melody before progressing to a fuller and more rhythmically detailed version. With two progressive arrangements included, learners can begin with the spacious SIMPLY SONGS notation and gradually develop the chord shapes, drone notes and embellishments used in the Standard TAB.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Clear single-note melody using open strings and limited first- and second-fret movement
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs, chord shapes, fifth-string drone notes and a fuller clawhammer rhythm
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Page count: 6 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the words and melody evenly placed within the steady 4/4 rhythm. The limited fretting movement makes it possible to focus on the tune as the harmony moves between G, C and D7. The Standard TAB preserves the same verse and chorus melody while adding continuous fifth-string rhythm, fuller chord sounds, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Work through it in short phrases, adding the extra rhythmic and fretting-hand detail without losing the clear vocal character of the tune.
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 complete-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.
Bright, uplifting and driven by a steady 4/4 pulse, I’ll Fly Away works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab gives complete beginners an approachable way to find the recognisable melody before progressing to a fuller and more rhythmically detailed version. With two progressive arrangements included, learners can begin with the spacious SIMPLY SONGS notation and gradually develop the chord shapes, drone notes and embellishments used in the Standard TAB.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Clear single-note melody using open strings and limited first- and second-fret movement
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs, chord shapes, fifth-string drone notes and a fuller clawhammer rhythm
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Page count: 6 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the words and melody evenly placed within the steady 4/4 rhythm. The limited fretting movement makes it possible to focus on the tune as the harmony moves between G, C and D7. The Standard TAB preserves the same verse and chorus melody while adding continuous fifth-string rhythm, fuller chord sounds, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Work through it in short phrases, adding the extra rhythmic and fretting-hand detail without losing the clear vocal character of the tune.
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 complete-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.