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Acorn Stomp played by Kate Brett. Recorded by (and tabbed by) Bubba Hutch. Tab: April 1994.
Andrew Jackson Go Back Home by Mary Z. Cox. Tabbed out in July 2004
Arkansas Traveler by Karl Lauber

Bachelor’s Hall by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the June 2005 issue.
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
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
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.
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.
Believe Me If All Those Endearing Charms by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the August 2005 issue.
Big Mon as played by Wayne Shrubsall, Tab in Oct. 2002. File size: 400 K
The Big Scioty by David Brose. Tabbed out in the April 2004 issue.
Bill Cheatham (clawhammer) by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL.
Billy in the Low Land as played by Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour. From “Southern Summits” by Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour. www.kenperlman.com Tabbed out in the August 2005 issue. (Wrongly entitled Billy in the Lowground in the issue)
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.
Big Scioty (clawhammer) by Bob Carlin. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL. From “Fiddle Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo” by Bob Carlin, Rounder 0132 (1979). Jwsweeney@aol.com
Black-eyed Susie (clawhammer) as played by Banjo Judy Muldawer. Tabbed out in the January 2008 issue.
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
The Boatman’s Dance by Wayne Shrubsall. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2004 issue.
Bob and Carolee (clawhammer) by Cathy Fink. Tabbed out in the November 2007 BNL. From “Banjo Talkin” by Cathy Fink, Rounder 2007. www.cathymarcy.com
Bonaparte Crossing the Rhine by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in July 2004
Buckhorn by John Balch (clawhammer, stream). Tabbed out in the December 2006 BNL. To find out more about John, go to www.johnbalchmusic.com
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

Callaway by Dwight Diller (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. From Dwight’s 2005 release “Jericho Road.” For more info go to www.Dwightdiller.com
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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
Charleston Girls (clawhammer) by R.D. Lunceford. From R.D.’s 2005 recording “Cotton Blossom: 19th century banjo tunes, clawhammer style." Tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL. Purchase from R.D at r.d.lunceford@earthlink.net.

Chuck in the Bush (OT) by Hugh Strawn. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. Hugh's page has all the mp3s for his column as well: http://courses.missouristate.edu/HStrawn/music%20page%20files/musicpage.htm
scroll down Hugh’s page to find the current mp3. Hugh Strawn: hstrawn@yahoo.com

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.
Clear the Palate (clawhammer) by Maxine Gerber and Mark Simos. Stream: http://cdbaby.com/cd/simos4.  Tab in the March 08 issue.
Clinch Mountain Backstep (clawhammer) as played by Wayne Shrubsall
Tab in March 2002. File size: 356 K
Cold Frosty Morning and Cold Frosty Evening by Steve Harvey. From the August 2003 issue. Contact Steve at sharvey@yhc.edu
Cold Frosty Morning as played by Mark Olinsky (with Christian Wig). Tab in January 2005.
Coleman’s March as played by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the November 2005 BNL.
Coleman’s March by Cathy Fink Tabbed out in the November 2007 BNL. From “Banjo Talkin” by Cathy Fink, Rounder 2007. www.cathymarcy.com
Colored Aristrocracy (clawhammer) by Taj Mahal. Excerpt. Tabbed out in the March 2004 issue. From Columbia's "De Ole Folks At Home" (CJK 18) by Taj Mahal. Official website includes news, tour schedule, discography, audio/video and pictures: www.taj-mo-roots.com

Coming up the Pike (OT), by Hugh Strawn. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. Hugh's page has all the mp3s for his column as well: http://courses.missouristate.edu/HStrawn/music%20page%20files/musicpage.htm
scroll down Hugh’s page to find the current mp3. Hugh Strawn: hstrawn@yahoo.com

Coon Dog Fast by R.D. Lunceford. Tab in April 2003. File size 275 K
Copper Run (clawhammer) by Chris Coole. TablEdit file. Tab in the Jan. 08 issue. From “Meet Me In the Music” by Erynn Marshall and Chris Coole, Hickoryjack Records, 07.
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
Cruel Willie by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue.

Darlin’ Nellie Grey by Nancy Shuys. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2005 issue. From “Best of Friends, Volume 1” by Nancy Sluys (Yodel-Ay-Hee 056), available from Bobville Music, 197 Minglewood Road, Westfield, N. C. 27053, 336-351-4753, www.bobvillemusic.com
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
Dixie Blossoms by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer). In the tab for Dixie Blossoms, in the 14th measure (the 13th full measure), the third note (the open 3rd string) shouldn't be there. The next note (the 4th string-2nd fret) should be where it is but needs a tail.
Do Mr. Boker Do by Wayne Shrubsall. Tabbed out in July 2004
Down The Road as played by Wayne Shrubsall
Durang’s Hornpipe by Dan Levenson. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. www.folknet.org/dan

Echoes of the Ozarks by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue.
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

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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.
Firefly by John Balch. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue. From “~HOT~ Biscuit Jam” by John Balch, www.johnbalchmusic.com
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
Flannery’s Dream by Bob Carlin and John Hartford (streaming). Tabbed out in the May 2007 BNL. From “Wild Hog in the Red Brush” by John Hartford, Rounder.
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
Florida Blues  by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.
Footprints in The Snow (clawhammer) as played by Wayne Shrubsall.
Tabbed out in July 03. For info contact wshrubsall@tvi.cc.nm.us
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
French Waltz (2-finger) by Allen Hart. From Allen’s CD “Old Time Banjo” on Voyager Records 2006, reviewed and tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL. Purchase online at www.voyagerrecords.com

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
Got a Little Home to Go To by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer). In D tuning; In A-modal tuning. Tabbed out in the December 2006 BNL. Contact Hugh at
hstrawn@yahoo.com
Greasy String by Dwight Diller (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL. From Dwight’s “Yew Piney Mt” Book/CD. For more info go to www.morningstarfolkarts.com or call 304 653-4397
Grimstock by Steve Harvey. Tab in June 2002. As played by Steve Harvey. File size: 664
Gypsy Hornpipe by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer)

Half Past Four (clawhammer) by Mac Benford. Tabbed in the Sept. 04 BNL. From his recording of the same name. Order the record from Mac at 4029 Buck Hill Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886, CD: $15, Tabs: $1 per tune or $15 for all 17 tunes.

Half Past Four (old-time), stringband at Clifftop, 2007. Ken Perlman’s tab of this is in Dec. 07. This stringband version (Rachel Eddy of the Morgantown Rounders on fiddle, Hilarie Burhans on banjo and Mark Hellenberg on banjo uke (both of Hotpoint Stringband, a contradance band), Stuart Kenney (of Wild Asparagus etc.) on bass, and Bill Dudley on guitar.) might be slightly different then Ken’s.
To check out Ken Perlman’s site go to www.kenperlman.com
Half Past Four by Ken Perlman. Tabbed out in the Dec. 07 issue. www.kenperlman.com

Hamish’s Morphine Pill by Ivan Rosenberg (clawhammer); Stream
Hard Times by Bobbi Geyer. Tabbed out in July 2004. email banjoteacher@comcast.net
Heartbeat as played by Arnie Naeman. Tabbed out in July 03. From "Banjo Special." For info contact Arnie Naeman at ragged@interlog.com
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.
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
Horse and Buggy-O by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the May 06 issue.
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 Am A Pilgrim by Steve Harvey (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. As inspired by the playing of Doc Watson.

John Lover’s Gone (clawhammer) by Jeanie Murphy. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. From “The Time’s Been Sweet” by Jeanie Murphy and Scott Marckx. Contact Jeanie at muma5@earthlink.net
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.
Johnny, Don’t Come Home Drunk by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL. hstrawn@yahoo.com
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

Keemo Kimo by Wayne Shrubsall (slow). Tabbed out in the January 05 issue.
Kemp's Jig by Steve Harvey. Tab in June 2002. As played by Steve Harvey. File size: 692 K
Kitchen Girl by John Adams (on a Doc’s Banjo Crabapple fretless)
With fiddle. “Here is a sound file of the Doc's banjo Crabapple. It is pretty accurate to the tab transcription, though I may have thrown in a couple of slides and a 5th fret Galax lick or so... This one includes a fiddle part by Tim Crosby of Biscuit Creek.” —John Adams. He tabbed this out in the April 2007 BNL.
Kitty Synder by Dwight Diller. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL. From Dwight’s “Yew Piney Mt” Book/CD. For more info go to www.morningstarfolkarts.com or call 304 653-4397. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL. From Dwight’s “Yew Piney Mt” Book/CD. For more info go to www.morningstarfolkarts.com or call 304 653-4397

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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 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
Little Dog Trottin’ Down the River, as played by Hugh Strawn (claw). Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. For info contact Hugh at hstrawn@yahoo.com
Little Dutch Girl clawhammer as played by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2003 issue.
Little Liza Jane by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2004 issue. Played on a gut-strung banjo.
Logan County Blues by Dan Levenson (from the July 2003 issue). From the July 2003 issue. From Dan's "Bare Naked Banjos" CD. To order, contact Dan at OldBzrd@aol.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
Margaret's Waltz by Steve Harvey (clawhammer)
Maysville by Steve Harvey (clawhammer)
Meeting of the Waters (claw) by Bubba Hutch. Tab in Jan. 1994. File size: 276 K
Midnight on the Stormy Deep by Steve Arkin. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. From County’s “Fast as Time Can Take Me,” 2005. To hear the entire cut, go to http://www.troublesomecreekstringband.com/listenup.html. (check out Steve’s “Old Time Clawhammer Workshop handout” PDF: Steve Arkin Workshop.pdf) Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue
Miss Mcleod’s Reel (clawhammer) by Laura Schulman. Streaming: http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurapschulman. Tab in the Jan. 08 issue. To order go to streaming link. From “Pretty Little Dog” by Laura Schulman
Molly and Tenbrooks as played by Wayne Shrubsall. Tab in April 2003. File size 275 K
Monkey on a Dogcart (clawhammer) by Dan Levenson. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. Played on Goldtone’s new Bob Carlin model 350 with a 12” rim. To see more about this instrument, go to www.goldtone.com/products/pages/bc-350.asp Contact Dan Levenson at OldBzrd@aol.com
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.

New Five Cent Piece (clawhammer) by Jeanie Murphy. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. From “The Time’s Been Sweet” by Jeanie Murphy and Scott Marckx. Contact Jeanie at muma5@earthlink.net

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
Old Grey Mare by Wayne Shrubsall. Tabbed out in the Feb. 2004 issue.
Old Judge Parker by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer). Tab in the May ’08 issue.
Old Molly Hare, clawhammer, by Dan Levenson. From "Mel Bay Presents Clawhammer Banjo From Scratch: A Guide for the Claw-less!" by Dan Levenson, 2003 (Tab and 2 CDs), $26.95, MB20190BCD). Up
to speed version. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2004 issue.
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 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
Old Spinning Wheel by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer)

Peacock Rag by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the May 06 issue.
Policeman (clawhammer) by Dan Gellert. Tabbed out in the April 2005 issue. From Dan’s 2004 release “Waitin’ On The Break of Day.” For info go to www.Orphonon.com
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 Up A ‘Simmon Tree by Steve Arkin and the Troublesome Creek Band. (check out Steve’s “Old Time Clawhammer Workshop handout” PDF).Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. www.troublesomecreekstringband.com
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 Dog (clawhammer) by Laura Schulman. Streaming: http://cdbaby.com/cd/laurapschulman. To order go to streaming link. From “Pretty Little Dog” by Laura Schulman.
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)
Pretty Saro by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the June 2005 issue.

Quince Dillon by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue.

Rabbit Dog LeRoy Troy (excerpt)Rocky Mountains (claw) by Bubba Hutch. Tab in Feb. 1994. File size: 292 K
Red Wing, as played by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. For info contact Hugh at hstrawn@yahoo.com
Remi Jatta plays the Akonting on You Tube. See instructions in the March article to see where in the video the various tabs are located. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL.
Reuben (clawhammer) by Wayne Shrusball. From the August 2003 issue. Contact Wayne at wshrubsall@tvi.cc.nm.us
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.
Rock the Cradle, Lucy (clawhammer) by Hugh Strawn. Tab in the March 08 issue.
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 Division as played by Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour. From “Southern Summits” by Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour. www.kenperlman.com Tabbed out in the May 2003 issue.
Round Town Girls by Fred Cockerham (clawhammer). Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. From “Fred Cockerham: Recordings from the collection of Ray Alden, Field Recorders’ Collective 101. For more info go to www.traditional-music.com/

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Sandy Boys as played by Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour. From “Southern Summits” by Ken Perlman and Alan Jabbour. www.kenperlman.com Tabbed out in the Sept. 1998 issue.
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
Sally Went A-Hunting as played by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2004 issue.
Salty Dog Blues (clawhammer) by Waynbe Shrubsall.. Tab in BNL Jan '03. File size: 332 K
Sarah Armstrong’s Tune as played by Dan Levenson. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL.
Scotland by Wayne Shrubsall (clawhammer). Tab in the May 04 BNL. Wayneshrubsall@aol.com
Seamus O’Brien by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.
Shady Grove, as played by Donald Zepp (OT). Scroll down to the shady grove “series”: 24 versions!
Shenandoah Breakdown, clawhammer, as played by Wayne Shrubsall
Tab in April 2002. File size: 296 K
Shortenin' Bread played by Alan Friend. Tab in the June 06 issue. As played by Paul Brown.
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
Spotted Pony as played by Hugh Strawn. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL. hstrawn@yahoo.com
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
Stagger Lee by David Holt (clawhammer, streaming). From David Holt and the Lightning Bolts” CD. For additional info go to www.davidholt.com. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL.
The Star of Munster by R.D. Lunceford (clawhamer)
Sugar Hill by Fred Cockerham (clawhammer). Sugar Hill by Fred Cockerham. Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. From “Fred Cockerham: Recordings from the collection of Ray Alden, Field Recorders’ Collective 101. For more info go to www.traditional-music.com/
Swannanoa_Tunnel (clawhammer) by Mary Z. Cox. Tabbed in the Sept. 04 BNL. From her recording "A Secret Life of the Banjo" by Mary Z. Cox, www.netally.com/infocom

Temperence Reel by Adam Hurt (clawhammer, streaming). From his record “Intrigue,” on Ubiquitone, 2006. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL.
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
There Was An Old Soldier… (aka Red-haired Boy) by R.D. Lunceford. From R.D.’s recent CD and tab book, “Cotton Blossom.” Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL.
Two Brides by Steve Harvey. As tabbed out in the June BNL.

Un Canadien Errant by Steve Harvey. Tabbed out in the August 2005 issue.
The United States Waltz by Hugh Strawn (clawhammer). Tab in the May 04 BNL. E-mail: hls807f@smsu.edu

Wabash Blues (streaming audio) by Hobart Smith. Tabbed out in the November 2005 BNL.
Walking in the Parlor, as played by Lori Nitzel. Bob Carlin tabbed this in the May 08 issue. This version is played by Lori Nitzel, from her music archive on Banjo Hangout. She says she learned it from the Maggie Hammons CD; it might be different from Bob’s tab, but is presented here as a basic reference.
Wesley by John Balch. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue. From “~HOT~ Biscuit Jam” by John Balch, www.johnbalchmusic.com
What Should We Do With The Baby? clawhammer by Ray Alden. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2003 issue. Based on the played of Ray Alden on "Mountairy USA."

Wild Hog in the Red Brush by Bob Carlin (clawhammer)
Stream: http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Hog-Brush-John-Hartford/dp/B0000002PD. John Hartford's fiddle part. Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. From “Wild Hog in the Red Brush” by John Hartford, Rounder.

Wind That Shakes The Barley, Fast (clawhammer) by R.D. Lunceford
Tab in March 2003. FILE SIZES: 360 and 300 K. Check out DROP THUMB, 21 Clawhammer Banjo Solos by BNL columnist R.D. Lunceford. CD $15. Tab book $10, post paid. R.D. Lunceford, PO Box 505, Brush Prairie WA 98606. Contact Ron at Musselfork@cs.com

Yellow Rose of Texas by Dan Levenson (clawhammer, Oct 04 BNL)
Yew Piney Mountain as played by Diane Jones. Tabbed out in Oct. 2003
Young But Daily Growing, as played by Michael Foley. Tabbed out in the December interview with Lorraine Hammond (played from tab by Michael, with vocals by his wife). michael01612@hotmail.com

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

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