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The lively melody and clear 4/4 pulse of I’ll Tell Me Ma make it an enjoyable tune to explore on clawhammer banjo. This clawhammer banjo tab offers two progressive arrangements for beginner-to-intermediate players. The SIMPLY SONGS version provides an approachable way to learn the essential verse and chorus melodies one note at a time, while the Standard TAB adds fuller clawhammer rhythm, chord shapes, drone notes and extra technique.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Chords: G, C, D and D7
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody using open strings and fretted notes
Standard TAB techniques: Fifth-string drones, fuller chord shapes, drop thumb and hammer-on
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download — 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the words and melody comfortably aligned with the steady 4/4 rhythm. The verse moves mainly through G, D and D7, while the chorus introduces C and a brief rise to the 4th fret. The Standard TAB preserves the recognisable melody while filling out the rhythm with fifth-string drones, chord tones and drop-thumb passages. Take particular care with the 0–1 hammer-on in the C section and practise the denser passages slowly before bringing them up to an even tempo.
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.
The lively melody and clear 4/4 pulse of I’ll Tell Me Ma make it an enjoyable tune to explore on clawhammer banjo. This clawhammer banjo tab offers two progressive arrangements for beginner-to-intermediate players. The SIMPLY SONGS version provides an approachable way to learn the essential verse and chorus melodies one note at a time, while the Standard TAB adds fuller clawhammer rhythm, chord shapes, drone notes and extra technique.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
Chords: G, C, D and D7
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody using open strings and fretted notes
Standard TAB techniques: Fifth-string drones, fuller chord shapes, drop thumb and hammer-on
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download — 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the words and melody comfortably aligned with the steady 4/4 rhythm. The verse moves mainly through G, D and D7, while the chorus introduces C and a brief rise to the 4th fret. The Standard TAB preserves the recognisable melody while filling out the rhythm with fifth-string drones, chord tones and drop-thumb passages. Take particular care with the 0–1 hammer-on in the C section and practise the denser passages slowly before bringing them up to an even tempo.
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.