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Notes: Although this melody falls within the Key of G, you'll notice that the scalar pattern is a C scale...This gives the song a Modal sound...which is common in fiddle tunes. Fiddle tunes are a great way to gain facility on your 5-string banjo...and, learning how to play them in different keys will assist you in familiarizing yourself with the fingerboard. Notice the repeat signs (the symbols with the double bars and two dots)...this means you go back to the other two dots and repeat the passage. Upon repeating once, then you'll continue on through the piece. Most fiddle tunes have an AABB structure...and, you'll notice that the repeat dots separate these two parts.

This arrangement uses the Single String approach made popular by Don Reno...use an alternating pattern of your thumb and index finger...

T = Thumb
I = Index

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