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With its steady 4/4 pulse and clear vocal melody, New River Train fits naturally into a rhythmic clawhammer style. This New River Train clawhammer banjo tab gives complete beginners an approachable way to find the tune before progressing to a fuller arrangement. The SIMPLY SONGS version keeps the melody clear and uncluttered, while the Standard TAB introduces chordal accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes and several useful left-hand techniques for confident beginners.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody using open strings and straightforward fretted notes
Standard TAB techniques: Fifth-string drone notes, chordal accompaniment, hammer-on, pull-off and slide
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Main verse with additional verses
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
In the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement, concentrate on keeping the vocal melody steady as it moves between open strings and a small number of fretted notes through the G, C and D7 harmony. The Standard TAB preserves that recognisable melody while adding a regular clawhammer accompaniment, fuller chord sounds and fifth-string drone notes. A slide, hammer-on and pull-off provide the main technical challenges, giving you a natural next step once the simpler melody feels secure.
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 confident beginners
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 steady 4/4 pulse and clear vocal melody, New River Train fits naturally into a rhythmic clawhammer style. This New River Train clawhammer banjo tab gives complete beginners an approachable way to find the tune before progressing to a fuller arrangement. The SIMPLY SONGS version keeps the melody clear and uncluttered, while the Standard TAB introduces chordal accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes and several useful left-hand techniques for confident beginners.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody using open strings and straightforward fretted notes
Standard TAB techniques: Fifth-string drone notes, chordal accompaniment, hammer-on, pull-off and slide
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Main verse with additional verses
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
In the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement, concentrate on keeping the vocal melody steady as it moves between open strings and a small number of fretted notes through the G, C and D7 harmony. The Standard TAB preserves that recognisable melody while adding a regular clawhammer accompaniment, fuller chord sounds and fifth-string drone notes. A slide, hammer-on and pull-off provide the main technical challenges, giving you a natural next step once the simpler melody feels secure.
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 confident beginners
Your PDF download will be emailed automatically after purchase. Please double-check that your email address is spelled correctly before completing your order.