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Bring a familiar festive favourite to your banjo with this progressive 12 Days Of Christmas clawhammer banjo tab. Its cumulative melody, repeated phrases and movement between 4/4 and 3/4 give the tune an enjoyable rhythmic character. The approachable SIMPLY SONGS arrangement gives beginners a clear starting point, while the more detailed Standard TAB introduces additional clawhammer techniques. Together, the two versions let you build the tune gradually without having to begin with the most demanding arrangement.
Style: Festive song arranged for clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: Changes between 4/4 and 3/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody and strumming
Standard TAB techniques: Fifth-string use, drop thumb, hammer-ons, pull-off and chordal brush/strum
Chords: G, C, D and D7
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Page count: 3 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS version by following the words and listening carefully to where the music changes between four beats and three beats. Much of the descending list uses a repeated melodic pattern, while the closing line introduces movement through G, C, D and D7 before finishing with strummed chords. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable melody with denser clawhammer rhythm, fifth-string notes, drop thumb, hammer-ons and a pull-off. Build the repeated sections first, then add the more detailed closing passage.
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.
Bring a familiar festive favourite to your banjo with this progressive 12 Days Of Christmas clawhammer banjo tab. Its cumulative melody, repeated phrases and movement between 4/4 and 3/4 give the tune an enjoyable rhythmic character. The approachable SIMPLY SONGS arrangement gives beginners a clear starting point, while the more detailed Standard TAB introduces additional clawhammer techniques. Together, the two versions let you build the tune gradually without having to begin with the most demanding arrangement.
Style: Festive song arranged for clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: Changes between 4/4 and 3/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS techniques: Single-note melody and strumming
Standard TAB techniques: Fifth-string use, drop thumb, hammer-ons, pull-off and chordal brush/strum
Chords: G, C, D and D7
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Page count: 3 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS version by following the words and listening carefully to where the music changes between four beats and three beats. Much of the descending list uses a repeated melodic pattern, while the closing line introduces movement through G, C, D and D7 before finishing with strummed chords. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable melody with denser clawhammer rhythm, fifth-string notes, drop thumb, hammer-ons and a pull-off. Build the repeated sections first, then add the more detailed closing passage.
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.