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The gently flowing 6/8 rhythm and minor-key character of Scarborough Fair translate naturally to clawhammer banjo. This Scarborough Fair clawhammer banjo tab gives confident beginners an approachable way into the melody through the clear SIMPLY SONGS arrangement. The Standard TAB then develops the tune with fuller chord shapes, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and greater rhythmic detail, providing two progressive versions for players who want to build towards a richer arrangement.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: A minor
Time signature: 6/8
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody with movement between open position and frets 5–7
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, fifth-string drone notes, full chord shapes and denser rhythmic patterns
Chords: Am, G, C, C barred at the fifth fret, D and Em
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across the music and lyrics
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on maintaining the tune’s steady 6/8 pulse as the melody moves from open position to the higher notes around frets 5–7. The Standard TAB places that recognisable melody within fuller chord shapes and adds fifth-string drone notes, quicker subdivisions and two marked hammer-ons. Build the chord-based patterns gradually while keeping the melody clear, particularly as the harmony moves through Am, G, C, D and Em.
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 confident-beginner to intermediate players
Additional verses for the song
Your PDF download will be emailed automatically after purchase. Please double-check that your email address is spelled correctly before completing your order.
The gently flowing 6/8 rhythm and minor-key character of Scarborough Fair translate naturally to clawhammer banjo. This Scarborough Fair clawhammer banjo tab gives confident beginners an approachable way into the melody through the clear SIMPLY SONGS arrangement. The Standard TAB then develops the tune with fuller chord shapes, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and greater rhythmic detail, providing two progressive versions for players who want to build towards a richer arrangement.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: A minor
Time signature: 6/8
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Confident beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody with movement between open position and frets 5–7
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-ons, fifth-string drone notes, full chord shapes and denser rhythmic patterns
Chords: Am, G, C, C barred at the fifth fret, D and Em
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across the music and lyrics
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on maintaining the tune’s steady 6/8 pulse as the melody moves from open position to the higher notes around frets 5–7. The Standard TAB places that recognisable melody within fuller chord shapes and adds fifth-string drone notes, quicker subdivisions and two marked hammer-ons. Build the chord-based patterns gradually while keeping the melody clear, particularly as the harmony moves through Am, G, C, D and Em.
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 confident-beginner to intermediate players
Additional verses for the song
Your PDF download will be emailed automatically after purchase. Please double-check that your email address is spelled correctly before completing your order.