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With its bright melody, steady 4/4 rhythm and familiar verse-and-chorus movement, Oh! Susanna works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab offers complete beginners an approachable way to find the essential melody through the SIMPLY SONGS version. Players can then progress to the more detailed Standard TAB, adding fuller chord sounds, fifth-string rhythm and recognised clawhammer techniques while keeping the tune clear and familiar.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner to beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner to intermediate
Chords: G, D7 and C
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody playing using open strings and the first two frets
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs, drop thumb, fifth-string drone notes and fuller chordal playing
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download — 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement by concentrating on the clear single-note melody and the movement between the open strings, first fret and second fret. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable tune with denser rhythmic playing, fuller sounds through the G, D7 and C chord movement, and marked hammer-ons, pull-offs and drop thumb. Moving between the two versions allows you to retain the melody and steady 4/4 pulse while gradually introducing the additional clawhammer detail.
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 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 bright melody, steady 4/4 rhythm and familiar verse-and-chorus movement, Oh! Susanna works naturally as a clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab offers complete beginners an approachable way to find the essential melody through the SIMPLY SONGS version. Players can then progress to the more detailed Standard TAB, adding fuller chord sounds, fifth-string rhythm and recognised clawhammer techniques while keeping the tune clear and familiar.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Complete beginner to beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner to intermediate
Chords: G, D7 and C
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody playing using open strings and the first two frets
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, pull-offs, drop thumb, fifth-string drone notes and fuller chordal playing
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download — 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement by concentrating on the clear single-note melody and the movement between the open strings, first fret and second fret. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable tune with denser rhythmic playing, fuller sounds through the G, D7 and C chord movement, and marked hammer-ons, pull-offs and drop thumb. Moving between the two versions allows you to retain the melody and steady 4/4 pulse while gradually introducing the additional clawhammer detail.
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 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.