Acorn Stomp played by Kate Brett. Recorded by (and tabbed by) Bubba Hutch. Tab: April 1994.
Arkansas Traveler by Karl Lauber

Battle in the Horseshoe by Mike Seeger. Clawhammer, tabbed out in April 2001. Recorded Source: Homespun Video's "Southern Banjo Styles" by Mike Seeger, VHS. Contact Homespun at (800) 33-TAPES, www.homespuntapes.com. (Also can be heard on Smithsonian Folkways album of same name). File size: 352 K
Becky the Beader by Chris Coole and Arnie Naiman. This clawhammer tune is from "5 Strings Attached—Volume 2," on Merriweather Records (M02CA). We'll print the tab to this tune in BNL February 2001. File size: 584 K.
Because It’s There as played by Brendan Doyle (old-time, streaming)http://www.5-string.com/sound/5sp05005/Because%20It's%20There.mp3. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. By Mark Simos, from “Clifftop Notes Vol. 1” by Mark Simos and Friends, 5 String Productions 5SP05005, 2006. For info go to http://www.5-string.com
Been to the East, Been to the West by Bubba Hutch. Clawhammer tab in Aug. 92. Contact Richard Hutchinson at skydog@ix.netcom.com  File size: 580 K.
Big Country as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the may 2003 issue. As originally played by J.D. Crowe. File size: 1 MB
Big John Henry by Hank Schwartz
Big Mon as played by Wayne Shrubsall, Tab in Oct. 2002. File size: 400 K
Billy in the Low Ground by Dan Levenson. This clawhammer cut was tabbed out in April 2001. It is from Dan Levenson's 2001 "Barenaked Banjos" CD. To contact Dan, e-mail him at OldBzrd@aol.com, or go to his website at www.folknet.org/dan File size: 1.3 MB
Bill Driver's Tune On by R.D. Lunceford. Tabbed in Nov. 1998. From BNL columnist R.D's 2001 release "Drop-Thumb." Contact R.D. at dropthumbbanjo@cs.com Size: 304 K
Big John Henry by Hank Schwartz. We featured this clawhammer tab by Hank Schwartz of Big John Henry in BNL January 2000. It's from his recent CD "Notes Along The Way": Old-Time and New-Time renditions of 5-string banjo tunes with incidental vocal accompaniment" (HSD-001). Contact Hank at www.hschwartz.com. File size: 1.9 MB.
Black Widow Romp by Dan Levenson. From Mel Bay's "Buzzard Banjo Clawhammer Style by Dan Levenson," tab book and CD, reviewed in BNL Feb. 01. MB99126BCD, $14.95. (800) 863-5229, www.melbay.com. Contact Dan at OldBzrd@aol.com File size: 352 K
Blackberry Blossom (clawhammer) as played by Wayne Shrubsall.
Tab in July 2002. File size:
Black Widow Romp by Dan Levenson
Boston Shootout by Walt Koken (claw). This excerpt is written and performed by Walt Koken, tabbed out in BNL March 2002. Excerpt from his 1995 Rounder recording "Hei-Wa Hoedown," (RO 0367). For ordering info contact Mudthumper Music, wkoken@erols.com, or order direct from Walt Koken, 9 Colonial Farms Dr., Avondale PA 19311, (610) 268-0217
Size: 840 K
Buffalo Road by Bob Flesher. Excerpt. Tab in Sept. 2001. By Bob Flesher. Recorded Source; "Banjo heads" By Bob Flesher. To get this record, contact Bob at PO Box 9950, Moreno valley, CA 92552, by e-mail at OldDoc@DrHorsehair.com, or on the web at www.DrHorsehair.com File size: 616 K

Chinquapin Pie by Wayne Erbsen. This clawhammer tune was tabbed out in May 2001, and can be heard on Wayne Erbsen's "An Old-Fashioned Wing Ding" on Native Ground Records. File size: 1.7 MB
Cacklin' Hen by George Gibson. (Tabs of Cacklin Hen have been in BNL's Oct. 96 and Aug. 91 -- but not exactly this version.) From "Last Possum Up the Tree" by G. Gibson, June Appal 0079, (606) 633-0108, E-mail: juneappal@appalshop.org Size: 784 K
Cider by Riley Baugus. Clawhammer tab in Sept. 2002. From "Life of Riley" by Riley Baugus, Yodel Ay Hee CD 038. Contact Riley at Appalachain Roots (Ira Bernstein and Riley Baugus) www.tentoepercussion.com/appalachianroots.htm File size: 500 K.
Clinch Mountain Backstep (clawhammer) as played by Wayne Shrubsall
Tab in March 2002. File size: 356 K
Coon Dog Slow, Coon Dog Fast by R.D. Lunceford. Tab in April 2003. File size 275 K
Cotton Eye Joe by Molly Tenenbaum. Tabbed out in May 2003. from Molly Tenenbaum's recording "Instead of a Pony: Old-time tunes and songs," 2002. Conact Molly at mollyt@drizzle.com or go to her website at www.squeakyfiddle.com/mollyt
Cumberland Gap by Adam Hurt. Tab in BNL Dec. '02. From "Intrigue" by Adam Hurt, Copper Creek. File Size: 384 K
Cumberland Gap by Adam Hurt. Tabbed out in the June 2003 issue. played on a 4-string gourd banjo. File size: 600 K

Dem Trisker Rebn’s Khosid as played by Andy Rubin (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. As played by Andy Rubin and the Freilachmakers on “And I in the Uttermost West.” For more info go to www.freilachmakers.com or andyrubin@comcast.net
Drive the Divills Out (claw) by Bubba Hutch. Tab in May 1992. File size: 430 K
Ducks on the Millpond by Reed Martin. Excerpt from Reed's essential 1998 recording "Old Time Banjo," and tabbed out in BNL Feb. 1999. CDs are $15 PP, for ordering info contact reedbanjo@comcast.net or order from Reed Martin, 6431 70th St., Cabin John, MD 20818, (301) 229-3482 Size: 376 K

Emminence Breakdown by Bob Carlin and John Hartford. Tab in June 2002. Excerpt from Hamilton Ironworks by John Hartford, Rounder 82161-0442-2. Also known as Paddy on the Highway. File size: 336
Evermore by Vince Farsetta. Dan Levenson tabbed out Vince Farsetta's "Evermore," his tune for clawhammer banjo, in the April 1999 BNL. It's from his 1997 release "Ever More." Contact Vince at farsetta@juno.com.

The Falling Waters of Arden by Mark Schatz (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. From “Steppin’ in the Boiler Room” by Mark Schatz and Friends, on Rounder.
First Morning by Chris Coole and Arnie Naiman
Five Miles of Ellum Wood (clawhammer) by Henry Sapoznik. Tab in July 2002. As played by Henry Sapoznik. File size: 600
Florida Blues  by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.
Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss by Laura Boosinger. Tab in BNL Nov. '02. Recorded Source: "Down the Road" by Laura Boosinger, www.lauraboosinger.com File Size: 575 K
Forked Deer by R.D. Lunceford. Old-time tab in BNL Oct. 2000. File size: 868 K
Forks of Sandy by Walt Koken. Forks of Sandy is from Walt Koken's excellent solo clawhammer recording "Hei-wa Hoedown" on Rounder (RO 0367). Walt got this tune from Charlie Poole, and he tabbed out the B part in the May 1999 issue of BNL. (He tabbed out the A part in the Old Time Herald). File size: 1.7 MB.
Fortune by Dan Levenson. Tab in Sept. 2001. Excerpt. Source: "Bare Naked Banjos" by Dan Levenson, Buzzard 2002 CD. Contact Dan at OldBzd@aol.com, or on the web at www.folknet.org/dan File size: 272 K
Fortune by Bubba Hutch. Clawhammer, tabbed out in BNL Feb. 91. File size: 524 K

Glen Coe March by Ken Perlman. Clawhammer tab in Feb. 2001. File size: 788 K.
Glory In The Meetinghouse by Mac BenfordFrom Mac Benford's "Kentucky Favorites" on MudThumper Music, 1998. This TabBook/cassette is available from Mac at 4029 Buck Hill Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886, or macben@aol.com. Tab in BNL Oct 2000. File size: 876 K
The Gold Rush (clawhammer) by Wayne Shrubsall. Tab in BNL Nov. '02 File Size: 350 K
Going Across the Sea as played by Hugh Strawn, FAST - SLOW
Tabbed out in the June 2003 issue. Contact Hugh at hls807f@smsu.edu. File size: 600 K
Grimstock by Steve Harvey. Tab in June 2002. As played by Steve Harvey. File size: 664

Heartsease by Steve Harvey. Tab in June 2002. As played by Steve Harvey. File size: 536 K
Heron's Wing by Chris Coole and Arnie Naiman. Clawhammer tab in Feb. 2001. File size: 522 K.
High on a Mountaintop by Bart Smith. Bart Smith plays clawhammer with The Euphoria Stringband. This cut, from their "Way Out West in Kansas" release, was tabbed out in BNL June 2000. Contact Bart at bartman@micoks.net File size: 1.6 MB.
Home Sweet Home, played by Wayne Shrubsall. Tab in August 2002. File size: 335 K
The Honeymoon by Ken Perlman. Tab in Sept. 02 BNL. From Northern Banjo on Copper Creek Records, by Ken Perlman, 2002. See www.coppercreekrec.com or kenperlman.com. File size: 420 K
Hunchback Liza by Mary Z. Cox. Tab in Oct. 2002. Source: "Walkin' That Banjo Home" by Mary Cox, www.nettally.com/infocom, 2873 Green Forest Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32312, $18.50 post paid. File size: 476 K

I Know That It's Sinful To Flirt by Brad Leftwich. Clawhammer, tabbed out in May 2001, and can be heard on Mel Bay's "Round Peak Clawhammer Banjo" tab book/CD collection by Brad Leftwich.
Ian Charles (claw) by Dick Kimmel. Tab in June 2001. From Dick's Copper Creek release "Fishin' Creek Blues." File size: 728 K.

John Stinson's No. 2 by Cathy Barton Para. Cathy Para learned this tune from BNL columnist Dan Levenson, who tabbed it out in BNL December 1998 (entitled simply "Stinson's No. 2"). This tune is from Cathy and Dave Para's 1998 "Crazy Quilt" recording. To contact Cathy Para, dpara@mid-mo.net, www.mid-mo.net/para. The complete cut, this file is 2.5 MB.
Josie Girl by Laura Boosinger. Tab in BNL Nov. '02. Recorded Source: "Down the Road" by Laura Boosinger, www.lauraboosinger.com File Size: 384 K
Jullianne Johnson by Gandydancer with Ron Mullinex. Tab in Nov. 2001. From "Gandydancer," Jim Martin Productions, P.O. Box 152, St. Albans, WV 25177. E-mail: jmp@newwave.net Size: 1,000 K
Julie Anne Johnson by Bubba Hutch. Bubba Hutch featured this tune, an arrangement by Cathy Foertsch of Cahrdon, Ohio, in the January 1993 BNL. File size: 704 K skydog@ix.netcom.com

Kemp's Jig by Steve Harvey. Tab in June 2002. As played by Steve Harvey. File size: 692 K

La Cardeuse as played by Ken Perlman. Traditional. Tabbed out in the June 2003 issue. E-mail: kenperlman@aol.com
Last Days of Autumn by Chris Coole and Arnie NaimanLeRoy Troy's Rabbit Dog (Excerpt). From Leroy's "The Old Grey Mare," on Rounder Records. Tab in Jan. 2002. File size: 347 K
Little Billy Wilson by Bubba Hutch. Tabbed out in BNL Feb. 1993. File size: 376 K skydog@ix.netcom.com
Little Black Dog Gone Trottin Down the Road" by Mary Z. Cox
This excerpt is from Mary's 1999 release "Vintage Banjo." CDs are $15 and $3.50 postage. Mary Cox, 2873 Green forest Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32312. Contact Mary at infocon@nettally.com
Lonesome Road Blues as played by Wayne Shrubsall. Tabbed out in May 2003. Contact Wayne at wshrubsall@tvi.cc.nm.us

Maggie Jo (claw) by Bubba Hutch. Tab in April 1992. File size: 812 K
Maya's Bounce by Howie Bursen. From Howie Bursen's "Banjo Manikin," on Folk Legacy Records 130, 2001. Contact him at (860) 974 3089. Tab in Jan. 2002.
Meeting of the Waters (claw) by Bubba Hutch. Tab in Jan. 1994. File size: 276 K
Midnight at Black Mountain by Dan Levenson
This tuned-down clawhammer tune by Dan is from Mel Bay's CD/Tab collection "Banjo 2000" (2000), and was tabbed out in BNL August 2000. Contact Mel Bay at www.melbay.com, or contact Dan at OldBzrd@aol.com. File size: 2.1 MB (two minutes)
Midnight on the Water by Henry Sapoznik. By Benny Thomason. As played by Hank Sapoznik and crew. File size: 1 MB
Molly and Tenbrooks as played by Wayne Shrubsall. Tab in April 2003. File size 275 K
Mosby's Rangers by Mark Johnson. Tab in BNL Dec. '02. From "Acoustic Campaign" by Mark Johnson and Emory Lester. File Size: 575 K
Muscle Creek Fork (claw) by Bubba Hutch. This southern clawhammer tune was tabbed in April '93. File size: 332 K.

Odessa Bulgar as played by Andy Rubin (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. As played by Andy Rubin and the Freilachmakers on “Flower of Berezin.” For more info go to www.freilachmakers.com or andyrubin@comcast.net, or www.banjohangout.org/myhangout/home.asp?id=16336
The Old Man and Old Woman's Quarrel by Bubba Hutch. Tab in March 1992. File size: 400 K
Old Rip by Lynn Morris. This one-minute excerpt is from Lynn Morris's 1995 Rounder release "Mama's Hand" (RO 0328), and was tabbed out in BNL Feb. 96. File size: 568 K.
Old Shoes and Stockings by Richard "Bubba" Hutch. Clawhammer arrangement tabbed out in Oct. 92. File size: 596. Contact Bubba Hutch at skydog@ix.netcom.com
The Old Stillhouse, Fast, played by R.D. Lunceford
The Old Still House, Slow. Tab in August 2002. File sizes: 640 and 475 K
The Old Stillhouse, played by Reed Martin. No tab. From Reed's "Old Time Banjo" CD, ($15 each) contact Reed at reedbanjo@comcast.net to order, or order directly from Reed, 6431 70th Street, Cabin John, Maryland 20818

Polly Put the Kettle On by R.D. Lunceford. Tab in Aug. 1998. From BNL columnist R.D's 2001 release "Drop-Thumb." Contact R.D. at dropthumbbanjo@cs.com Size: 304 K
Pompey Ran Away as played by Pete Ross on a 4-string gourd banjo. Tabbed out in the June 2003 issue. Contact Pete at banjopete@smart.net. File size: 600 K
Poor Ellen Smith by Brad Leftwich. Brad Leftwich's rendition of Tommy Jarrell's clawhammer arrangement of Poor Ellen Smith is from his excellent book/CD, "Round Peak Style Clawhammer Banjo", Mel Bay Publications, (MB96660BCD) $22.95. A review, and tab of this tune, is in June BNL 2000. Contact Mel Bay at www.melbay.com File size: 180 K.
Possum Trot by Dennis White. This clawhammer tune, from Dennis's 1998 release "Elbow Room" (DW0098) was tabbed out in BNL July 2000. Contact Dennis at dennisg@whiteemail.com
File size: 1.1 MB
Pretty Little Dog (claw) by Dick Kimmel. Tab in June 2001. From Dick's Copper Creek release "Fishin' Creek Blues." File size: 804 K.
Pretty Little Girl by Frank Lee. This clawhammer excerpt is from the Freight Hoppers' acclaimed 1996 recording "Where'd You Come From, Where'd You Go" on Rounder (0403). Frank was featured in BNL August 1999; this tune was tabbed out in BNL Nov. 1996. Frank plays it in the key of A (capo 2). Contact him at FRANKLEE@DNET.NET. File size: 660 K (one minute)

Rabbit Dog LeRoy Troy (excerpt)Rocky Mountains (claw) by Bubba Hutch. Tab in Feb. 1994. File size: 292 K
Rig Root by Mark Schatz (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. From “Steppin’ in the Boiler Room” by Mark Schatz and Friends, on Rounder.
Rocky Pallet by Dan Levenson. This clawhammer cut was tabbed out in Dec. 2000. It is from Dan Levenson's 2001 "Barenaked Banjos" CD. To contact Dan, e-mail him at OldBzrd@aol.com, or go to his website at www.folknet.org/dan File size: 900 K
Rock the Cradle Joe played by Debby Grimm. Recorded by (and tabbed by) Bubba Hutch. Tab: Sept. 1994.
Rocky Mountains (claw) by Bubba Hutch
Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms (clawhammer) by Wayne Shrubsall. Tab in March 2003. File size 275 K
Rolling and Tumbling Blues by Mike Seeger. Mike plays this on his Grammy-nominated 1991 release “Solo—Oldtime Country Music” on Rounder (0278). This tab was featured in the February 2000 BNL (page 28). File: 780 K.
Rose of the Mountain by Mac Benford. Tab in BNL Jan '03. from "Kentucky Favorites" by Mac Benford, cassette,
Mudthumper Music 1998. www.mudthumper.com. File size: 820 K

Sally Ann by Mary Z. Cox. From Mary's 2000 release "Vintage Banjo." Contact Mary at infocon@nettally.com. Tab in August 2001. File size: 1.1 MB
Salty Dog Blues (clawhammer) by Waynbe Shrubsall.. Tab in BNL Jan '03. File size: 332 K
Sandy River Belle by Dave Douglas. From Dave's "Old-Time Banjo Tunes," self-produced in 1999, $14. Contact Dave at 949 Chelan Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087, or illustrator@davedouglass.com. (408) 738-4451. Tab in BNL Nov. 2000. File size: 852 K
Seamus O’Brien by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.
Second Breakfast by Tom Adler (claw). Excerpt, tab in May 2002. By Tom Adler, from "Sweet Nell: New Old Time Tunes from Tom Adler, David Margolin, Jim Mullany and Rob Pine." Coal Holler 0246,
2002. (505) 982-6377, File size: 516 K
Shenandoah Breakdown, clawhammer, as played by Wayne Shrubsall
Tab in April 2002. File size: 296 K
Skunk Ate the Mothballs, Slow; Fast by Ivan Rosenberg (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. From his 2006 recording “Clawhammer and Dobro.” For info go to www.ivanrosenberg.com
Snowdrop by Bob Flesher. Tab in June 2002. Source: "Bob Flesher's Old-Time Clawhammer Banjo," DH401CD, $17 postpaid, Dr. Horsehair Music, PO Box 9950, Moreno valley, CA 92552, OldDoc@DrHorsehair.com, www.DrHorsehair.com. File size: 700 K
Squirrel Heads and Gravy by Mary Z. Cox. Tab in Oct. 2002. Source: "Walkin' That Banjo Home" by Mary Cox, www.nettally.com/infocom, 2873 Green Forest Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32312, $18.50 post paid. File size: 448 K
The Star of Munster by R.D. Lunceford (clawhamer)
Star of Munster (slow version)For more info contact Musselfork@cs.com Size: 568 K
Staten Island Hornpipe (claw) by Dan Levenson. From Dan's 2001 release "Bare Naked Banjos." Contact Dan at OldBzrd@aol.com. Tab in August 2001. File size: 1.4 MB
Suite in C minor by Michael J. Miles and Bela Fleck. Michael J. Miles sent me this recording of his duet with Bela Fleck on Michael's tune "Suite in C minor" which will be included on Michael's upcoming recording. File size: 1.3 MB.

Terry's Tune by Keith Arneson. Tab in Feb. 2003 BNL. By Keith Arneson, from his 2002 release 'Another Place, Another Time." Contact keitharneson@comcast.net or visit his website. File size: 1 MB

Upper Denton Hornpipe/ Fiddlin' Phil by Ken Perlman. Upper Denton Hornpipe and Fiddlin' Phil are two old square-dance tunes from eastern Prince Edward Island. Ken Perlman, BNL's long-standing Melodic Clawhammer columnist, performs these on his 1996 Wizmak recording "Island Boy". Upper Denton was tabbed out in BNL May 1997; Fiddlin' Phil was tabbed out in BNL Nov. 93. (Key of D, double-C tuning, capo two). E-mail Ken at kenPerlman@aol.com File size: 1.1 MB

Walking In The Parlor by Bubba Hutch. This tune, tabbed out in BNL March 1993, is the first in what will be an ongoing series of Richard Hutchinson's MP3 files. File size: 300 K skydog@ix.netcom.com
Wild Hog in the Woods by Cathy Fink. This cut is from Kathy's classic recording "Banjo Haiku," which has just been re-released on Community Music Inc., PO Box 5778, Takoma Pk., MD 20913, or 800 669-3942 ($16). A version of this clawhammer tab was tabbed out in Feb. 1978. File size: 516 K.

Yellow Rose of Texas by Bubba Hutch. Tab in July ’92 File size: 260 K
Yew Piney Mountains by Dwight Diller. This tune is from Dwight's 1999 release "Just Banjo '99: WVa. Mountain Music" (Yew Pine music-99). Clawhammer tab in BNL August 1997. File size: 1.1 MB

We plan to present many more MP3 files in the months ahead, so bookmark this page and check back. If you have requests for song files to tabs that have appeared in BNL, contact Donald Nitchie at bnl@tiac.net