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With its gentle, singable melody and steady 4/4 pulse, Will The Circle Be Unbroken is well suited to an approachable clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab gives newer players a clear way into the tune through the simplified SIMPLY SONGS version, while confident beginners can progress to the more detailed Standard TAB. Receiving both versions allows you to establish the recognisable melody first before adding fuller rhythm, chordal detail and traditional clawhammer techniques.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G tuning — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner to Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS features: Large, easy-to-read single-note melody with simplified chord-coloured sections
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-on, pull-off, slide, chordal figures and fifth-string notes
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Chorus lyrics plus three additional verses
Digital format: Four PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the chorus melody steady as the harmony moves between G, C and D7. Its open strings, second-fret notes and spacious layout make the tune easier to follow one phrase at a time. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable melody with denser rhythmic detail, fuller chord shapes, fifth-string notes, a hammer-on, a pull-off and a slide. Once the simplified melody feels secure, add these details gradually without allowing the underlying 4/4 pulse to become uneven.
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 gentle, singable melody and steady 4/4 pulse, Will The Circle Be Unbroken is well suited to an approachable clawhammer banjo arrangement. This clawhammer banjo tab gives newer players a clear way into the tune through the simplified SIMPLY SONGS version, while confident beginners can progress to the more detailed Standard TAB. Receiving both versions allows you to establish the recognisable melody first before adding fuller rhythm, chordal detail and traditional clawhammer techniques.
Style: Clawhammer banjo
Tuning: Open G tuning — gDGBD
Key: G major
Time signature: 4/4
SIMPLY SONGS difficulty: Beginner
Standard TAB difficulty: Confident beginner to Intermediate
SIMPLY SONGS features: Large, easy-to-read single-note melody with simplified chord-coloured sections
Standard TAB techniques: Hammer-on, pull-off, slide, chordal figures and fifth-string notes
Chords: G, C and D7
Lyrics included: Chorus lyrics plus three additional verses
Digital format: Four PDF pages across both arrangements
Begin with the SIMPLY SONGS arrangement and concentrate on keeping the chorus melody steady as the harmony moves between G, C and D7. Its open strings, second-fret notes and spacious layout make the tune easier to follow one phrase at a time. The Standard TAB develops the same recognisable melody with denser rhythmic detail, fuller chord shapes, fifth-string notes, a hammer-on, a pull-off and a slide. Once the simplified melody feels secure, add these details gradually without allowing the underlying 4/4 pulse to become uneven.
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.