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The familiar melody of Waltzing Matilda has been arranged for clawhammer banjo with a lively swing feel and clearly marked verse and chorus sections. This Waltzing Matilda clawhammer banjo tab offers beginners an approachable way into the tune through the spacious SIMPLY SONGS arrangement. The Standard TAB then develops the music with fuller accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes and additional clawhammer techniques, providing two progressive versions for players who want to build the arrangement step by step.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
Feel: Play it with swing
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: confident Beginner to intermediate
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord-based accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and a fifth-position C barre chord
Chords: G, D, C, D7 and C (bar 5th)
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the melody steady as the harmony moves through G, D7 and C. Take particular care when the chorus moves to the fifth and seventh frets. The Standard TAB adds fuller chord sounds, regular fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs, along with a fifth-position C barre chord. Build these details into the tune gradually while preserving the melody’s swing feel and clear verse-and-chorus rhythm.
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.
The familiar melody of Waltzing Matilda has been arranged for clawhammer banjo with a lively swing feel and clearly marked verse and chorus sections. This Waltzing Matilda clawhammer banjo tab offers beginners an approachable way into the tune through the spacious SIMPLY SONGS arrangement. The Standard TAB then develops the music with fuller accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes and additional clawhammer techniques, providing two progressive versions for players who want to build the arrangement step by step.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G (gDGBD)
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
Feel: Play it with swing
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: confident Beginner to intermediate
Techniques: Single-note melody, chord-based accompaniment, fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons, pull-offs and a fifth-position C barre chord
Chords: G, D, C, D7 and C (bar 5th)
Lyrics included: Yes
Digital format: Digital PDF download
Length: 4 PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the melody steady as the harmony moves through G, D7 and C. Take particular care when the chorus moves to the fifth and seventh frets. The Standard TAB adds fuller chord sounds, regular fifth-string drone notes, hammer-ons and pull-offs, along with a fifth-position C barre chord. Build these details into the tune gradually while preserving the melody’s swing feel and clear verse-and-chorus rhythm.
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.