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Long Journey Home Mandolin Tabs

Flatt & Scruggs

Long Journey Home Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #vocal song, #medium-tempo, #folk music, #old time

Learn how to play Long Journey Home on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin Long Journey Home Simple

    Simple

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    A straight forward version of popular jam tune Long Journey Home. Practice tip: check out several different recordings of this song and try to figure out the chords so you can play a...

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  • Mandolin Long Journey Home Jam

    Jam

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      120 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Check out the little chromatic walk down at the end of measure 4 in this arrangement of Long Journey Home! This is a way that you can make your playing sound more unique.

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Practicing Tips

Unfamiliar with bluegrass mandolin tablatures? Don't fret; Long Journey Home is your optimal learning resource. This platform is specifically designed for beginner players who are keen to gain an understanding of this unique music style. Song tabs presented herein convey a typically medium-tempo, folk music, reflecting the vibrancy of old time and vocal song renditions endemic to this genre. Grasp the rudiments and soon enough, you’ll be strumming along just fine.

Dive into the cutting-edge features of our Tunefox application to enhance your learning experience. An essential tool is the Lickswitcher, which provides a variety of licks that you can interweave seamlessly into different song measures. This encourages a hands-on, creative approach to learning, dramatically improving your versatility as a musician.

The Arrange slider is another invaluable tool for you. It allows for the modification of the song's difficulty level and tonal qualities to complement your individual skill level and musical tastes. This level of customization adds an element of personal touch to your practice, thereby enhancing motivation and overall learning experience.

Aural learners will find the 'Hide notes' slider highly beneficial. By enabling the concealment of individual notes, this tool paves the way for robust ear training. It prompts you to learn the tune by ear, thereby not only strengthening your listening acuity but also improving your musical memory and intuition significantly.

Lastly, general tips for practicing include starting slow and gradually increasing your tempo as you get comfortable. Regular practice is essential, so try to set aside dedicated time for practice every day. Don't hesitate to take breaks when needed, and allow for reflection time to observe your improvements. Don't be afraid of making mistakes; they are often the best teachers. Just remember to keep it fun, enjoy the process, and soon, you'll be well on your way on your long journey home.