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Bring the bright, cheerful character of Jingle Bells to your clawhammer banjo with two progressive arrangements of this familiar festive tune. This clawhammer banjo tab gives newer players an approachable place to begin with the clear SIMPLY SONGS version, followed by a fuller Standard TAB for those ready to add rhythmic detail, chord brushes and hammer-ons. Together, the two versions let you build the melody confidently before developing it into a richer banjo arrangement.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord brushes, fifth-string rhythm and hammer-ons
Chords: G, C, D, D7 and A
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 familiar melody steady as it moves through the verse and chorus. The coloured chord sections make the changes in harmony easy to see while the large notation keeps the fretting pattern clear. The Standard TAB adds fuller chord strikes, recurring fifth-string rhythm and marked hammer-ons, creating a more complete clawhammer texture. Build each phrase from the simplified version first, then transfer it to the Standard TAB without losing the tune’s clear 4/4 pulse.
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 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.
Bring the bright, cheerful character of Jingle Bells to your clawhammer banjo with two progressive arrangements of this familiar festive tune. This clawhammer banjo tab gives newer players an approachable place to begin with the clear SIMPLY SONGS version, followed by a fuller Standard TAB for those ready to add rhythmic detail, chord brushes and hammer-ons. Together, the two versions let you build the melody confidently before developing it into a richer banjo arrangement.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord brushes, fifth-string rhythm and hammer-ons
Chords: G, C, D, D7 and A
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 familiar melody steady as it moves through the verse and chorus. The coloured chord sections make the changes in harmony easy to see while the large notation keeps the fretting pattern clear. The Standard TAB adds fuller chord strikes, recurring fifth-string rhythm and marked hammer-ons, creating a more complete clawhammer texture. Build each phrase from the simplified version first, then transfer it to the Standard TAB without losing the tune’s clear 4/4 pulse.
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 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.