Banjo Newsletter 3 Finger MP3 Descriptions and Links
1973 - 2010 
 
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5 South by Janet Beazley. From “5 South,” by Janet Beazley, 2005, Backcountry Records. Tabbed out in the August 2005 issue. jbeazley@aol.com, Chris Stuart and Backcountry

30 Min. by Wes Corbett and New Old Stock. Tabbed out in August 2008 BNL.

A Taste Of Honey by Tom Adams. Tab in BNL Nov. '02

Ain't No Grave as played by Greg Liszt with Crooked Still. Riff; Banjo break. Stream: http://www.signaturesounds.com/ulf/multimedia/101/ain%27t_no_grave_edit.mp3. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. From “Shaken By A Low Sound” by Crooked Still, Signature Sounds, 2006. For more info go to www.crookedstill.com

All the Good Times are Past and Gone by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. As played by J.D. Crowe.

All The Good Times Are Past and Gone Backup played by Bill Evans. Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. From Bill’s instructional DVD from Acutab

All The Hay's In The Barn by Kipper Stitt and Pine Mountain Railroad. As tabbed out in the June BNL. From CMH's 2003 release "The Old Radio" by Pine Mountain Railroad, CMH 8732.

All the Way to Reno by Don Reno, Feb 2009 BNL Tab

Alphabet Song, The by Eddie Collins, Tab in Aug 2010

America the Beautiful, as played by Bob Piekiel (.wma file). Tabbed out in the September 2006 BNL. Contact Bob at piekielrl@netzero.net

America the Beautiful by Harold Streeter. (Scruggs-style part, slow) Tab in Feb. 2002. To contact Harold, call 208 773 0645, or e-mail lewalt@icehouse.net. Each file size: 900 K.

And Take Your Brother With You by Ned Luberecki. Tabbed out in Sept. 2009 BNL.

Angeline the Baker by Sammy Shelor. From "Sammy Shelor: Bluegrass Banjo; A Demonstration and Analysis of an Award Winning Style," AcuTab video. Tab in August 2001. Contact Acutab at www.acutab.com, or call 540 776 6822. File size: 1.1 MB

Angels We Have Heard on High by David Jakubiak, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Annie's Song by Harold Streeter. This 3-finger arrangement was tabbed out in March '87. File size: 1.8 MB

Another Place Another Time by Keith Arneson. From Keith’s CD of the same title. Tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL. Available from CDBaby at http://cdbaby.com/cd/arneson

Any Day Woman by Aaron Youngberg and Hit and Run Bluegrass. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. By Paul Seibel. From “Without Maps or Charts,” www.hitandrunbluegrass.com

Apple Blossom by Alan Munde. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. As played on “The Stelling Banjo Anthology.” For more info go to www.stellingbanjo.com

April Snow (Odessa) by Mike Kropp. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. Contact Mike at mkropp@worldnet.att.net. The tuning for Mike Kropp’s "April Snow (Odessa)" as printed in the magazine is incorrect. The tab says “f DGBD” but the tuning should be f DFAD.

April’s Fool as played by Daniel Grindstaff. Stream: http://cdbaby.com/cd/grindstaff. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.

Arab Bounce by Pete Kelly. 3-finger tab in Sept. 2002. Source: Bear Family Jimmy Martin box set. By Vernon Derrick, recorded on May 2, 1969, with Chris Warner on banjo. E-mail: pskelly@mail.com, 18A Houghton Blvd., Stony Brook, NY 11790. File size: 600 K.

Arkansas Traveler by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL.

Ash Grove (Sent Forth by God's Blessing) by Harold Streeter. Tabbed out in the April 2004 issue.

Ashokan Farewell as played by by Tom Adams. Tab in March 2002. Size: 787 K

Ashokan Farewell by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in July 2004

Autumn Leaves by Janet Davis (fast section). Tab for first part

Autumn Leaves - sound file for both parts by Janet Davis, Mar 2009 BNL Tab
Tab for both parts is in the July 1979 BNL, and the second part of this break is tabbed out in the March 09 BNL.

Autumn Leaves by Janet Davis. This jazzy arrangement was tabbed out by Janet Davis in July 1979. File size: 836 K.

Autumn Leaves, as played by Janet Davis, p36, Mar 2009 BNL Tab

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Bach’s Gavotte as played by Jake Schepps, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Balls in the Corner by Svat'a Kotas. Svat'a Kotas plays banjo in the Czech-Slovak group Fragment. Kotas, and his tune Gul'e V Rohu (or "Balls in the Corner") is featured in the June 2000 BNL. Just the first break, this file is 480 K.

Banjo Boy Chimes as played by Bobby Lundy (with Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass). Tab in the Jan. 08 issue. “From “The Tradition Continues” by Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass. Brandywine 1006, www.southerngrass.net

Banjo Dog by Gene Parsons. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2004 issue. From "Gene Parsons in Concert: I Hope They Let Us In. " Contact Gene at info@stringbender.com or go to www.stringbender.com

Banjo In The Latin Hollow by Eddie Collins, Oct 2009 BNL Tab

Banjo Picking Girl as played by Tom Adams, Apr 2007 BNL Tab

Banjo On The Run by Ron Rigsby. Bill Evans featured the tab to this terrific tune in the July BNL 2000 issue, from Ron's recent recording of the same name, on RRRainbow Records (RRR0210), 2000, published by American Music Group/BMI. Order the record from amazon.com and other record sellers. This file consists of the entire cut (3.29 minutes), and is 2.7 MB.

Banjo Suite by Wayne Rogers. Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. From Wayne’s “Expedition” CD.

Banjos and Gourds by Eddie Collins. Tab in Sep 04 BNL

Baptist Shout by Jason Romero and the Haints, Oct 2009 BNL Tab

Bear Hug by Jens Kruger. Jens is featured in the June 2000 issue of BNL (which includes this tab). This excerpt is from "Profile" by Jens Kruger, doubletime music 005, 1998. www.doubletime.com Variable Bit MP3. File size: 1 MB

Beautiful Brown Eyes (3/4 time) by Tom Adams, Mar 2008 BNL Tab

Beautiful Brown Eyes (4/4 time) by Tom Adams, Mar 2008 BNL Tab

Beautiful Nothing by the Kruger Brothers, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Béla's Breakfast by Thomas Toman. Three Irish jigs for 3-finger. Tab in Oct. 2001. From Xii Records 1998 release "Banjo Influences: World's Banjo Tour."

Benny's Revenge as played by Tom Adams, Sep 2002 BNL Tab

Bevans Lake Crossing by David Talbot and the Grascals. Streaming audio sample. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. For more info go to www.grascals.com

Beyond The Ridge by Craig Korth. Tabbed out in the April 2005 issue. From his album “Bank View.” Go to his website for more info: http://www.craigkorth.com/

Big Bend by Chris Pandolfi, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. From “Looking Glass” by Chris Pandolfi, Sugar Hill.

Big Ice by Matt Flinner. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue. From “Across the Bridge” by Drew Emmitt, Compass Records, 2005

Big Sciota as played and arranged by Ian Perry. Traditional, tabbed out in March 2002. Inspired by the arrangement from the 1993 "Skip, Hop and Wobble" release on Sugarhill by Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer and Russ Barenberg. File size: 480 K.

Big Timber by Greg Davis (streaming); or view on You Tube. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL. From “I’m Not Gonna Let My Blues Bring Me Down” by Brad Davis. For more info go to www.braddavismusic.com. Go to YouTube to see Big Timber: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyuC1e5QcjM

Bigfoot as played by Matthew Menefee. Matthew is the 2000 National Banjo Champion at Winfield, and this is his break to Bela Fleck's tune Bigfoot. (tab in April 2001 issue). File size: 596 K. Contact Matthew at randall.menefee@petrofac.com

Billy Richardson’s Last Ride by Harold Streeter. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2005 issue.

Bird Bath by Mark Delaney, Oct 2009 BNL Tab

Biting Sow, The by Tom Adams, Dec 2001 BNL Tab

Black and Tan by Ron Stewart (excerpt). From Ron Stewart's "Time Stands Still" on Rounder, 82161-0479. Info:info@rounder.com Tab in Jan. 2002.

Black Diamond lead break as played by Don Stover, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Black Diamond backup as played by Don Stover, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Black Diamond (lead break) as played by Mark Delaney, Oct 2009 BNL Tab

Black Diamond (backup) as played by Mark Delaney, Oct 2009 BNL Tab

Black Diamond Strings as played by David Talbot. Tab in Sept. 02. Written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell. Also on "Murder on Music Row" by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time. Shellpoint Records.

Blackberry Blossom, by Eddie Collins. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL.
Blackberry Blossom, B part by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue.
Blackberry Blossom (four variations) by Ian Perry. Here is a standard arrangement of Blackberry Blossom. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. Contact Ian at itperry@hotmail.com
The Blarney Pilgrim by Alan Johnson. Tab in March 2003. File size 1 MB
Blind Leaving the Blind excerpt by Noam Pikelny (3:30 in the First Movement). Tab in the March 08 issue.
Blind Leaving the Blind solo by Noam Pikelny (9:10 in the First Movement)  From "Punch" by the Punch Brothers, 2008. Tab in the March 08 issue. For more info go to www.myspace.com/punchbrothers.

Blowin' In The Wind as played by Tom Adams, Jul 2009 BNL Tab

Blue Fescue by Harold Streeter. Tabbed in the Sept. 04 BNL. E-mail:lewalt@icehouse.net
Blue Moon of Kentucky by Eddie Collins
Blue Mountain by Scott Vestal, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. By Sam Bush. From “Circles Around Me” by Sam Bush.
Blue Rondo a la Turk, Slow, Fast as played by Brandon Bowlds. By Dave Brubeck. Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL.

Blue Skies and Teardrops - Break as played by Tom Adams, May 2009 BNL Tab

Blue Skies and Teardrops - Kickoff as played by Tom Adams, May 2009 BNL Tab

Bluebirds Are Singing For Me, The by Earl Scruggs. Tabbed out in June 2008 BNL.
Bluegrass Funk 101 by Jeff Blankenship and Just Bluegrass. Go to http://www.justbluegrass.com/audio.html. Part A only.

Bluegrass Stomp (Break 1) by Jason Skinner, Tab in Aug 2010

Bluegrass Stomp (Break 2) by Jason Skinner, Tab in Aug 2010

Bluegrass Stomp (Break 3) by Jason Skinner, Tab in Aug 2010

Boilin’ Variations by Eddie Collins, Jul 2009 BNL Tab

Bolin Creek by Andy Thorn, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Bolinas by Tony Furtado. This 3-finger excerpt from Tony's 1997 Rounder recording "Roll My Blues Away" (0343) was tabbed out in BNL
Bon Aqua Blues by Tony Trischka with Kenny Ingram. From Tony’s “Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular” on Rounder. Tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL.
Both Sides Now by Harold Streeter. This 3-finger arrangement was tabbed out in August 1984. File size: 452 KMay 1999. File size: 660 K

Bourrée No. 2, Part 1 by J.S. Bach by Pete Pardee, Tab in Aug 2010

Bourrée No. 2, part 2 (bass voice) by Pete Pardee, by J.S. Bach, from his Cello Suite No. 4, Sep 2010 BNL Tab

Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn, The by Ron Block and Union Station
Tab in May 2002 (by Ron Block and Janet Davis). Banjo lead break by Ron Block; from Alison Krauss and Union Station's "New Favorite" (Rounder CD 11661-0495-2A), 2001. This excerpt starts approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds into the song. File size: 350 K.
Bright Sunny South by Mike Seeger. Tab in Sept. 02. From "Southern Banjo Styles" by Mike Seeger, Vol. 3, Homespun Tapes, video with tab book. www.homespuntapes.com
Bright Sunny South (intro) by Ron Block. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. From “New Favorite” by Alison Krauss and Union Station (Rounder)
Brown's Ferry Blues by Harold Streeter. This 3-finger arrangement was tabbed out in January 1981. File size: 332 K
Buckaroo as played by Tom Adams. By Buck Owens. Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL.
Buckner's Breakdown as played by David Talbot and Bryan Sutton. Tab in Oct. 2002. Source: from Aubrey Haynie's upcoming album on Sugar Hill
Records, due in January 2003. www.lonesomestandardtime.com File size: 276 K

Bug Tussle by David Keenan, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Bull Run by Tom Adams
Burns Breakdown by Greg Cahill. Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. From “The Trail of Aching Hearts” by Special Concensus. Contact Greg at gcahillspc@aol.com
Butter on the Biscuit and Jelly on the Side, by Kipper Stitt. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL
Buttons and Bows as played by Steve Garner.Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. Source: Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass. Tabbed by Steve Garner.
Buttons and Bows as played by Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass. Tabbed out in the February 2006 BNL. Original banjo player, source recording unknown.
Buzz Saw by Kelly Emerson. Tab in the April 2003 issue. From "Big Daddy's Barn Burner Blues" by Kelly Emerson. For more info, go to www.banjofever.com or E-mail: bsmart@tampabay.rr.com
By The Millpond by Jens Kruger. Jens is featured in the June 2000 BNL (which includes this tab). This excerpt is from "Profile" by Jens Kruger, doubletime music 005, 1998. www.doubletime.com Variable Bit MP3. File size: 1.4 MB
By Stealth (solo) by Scott Vestal. John Lawless of AcuTab sent in this recording of Scott playing "By Stealth" solo. The official version by Scott is from "Knee Deep in Bluegrass: The AcuTab Sessions," Rebel Records 1096. Tab in BNL August 2000. File size: 360 K
Bye Bye Love as played by Janet Davis. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. By Buck Owens. From “The Ultimate Banjo Songbook” by Janet Davis, pub 2005 by Hal Leonard.

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Calgary as played by Scott Vestal, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. By Mark Schatz. Source: “Bluegrass ‘98”, Pinecastle.
California Dreamin’ as played by Tom Adams. Tab to the second banjo part. Tabbed out in August 2008 BNL.

Calliope House by Jack Dublanica, May 2009 BNL Tab

Canceled Ticket, 1st Break by Angel Ruiz. Tabbed out in the Feb. 2004 issue. From Lee Wolfe's "Corners of the World." Contact Angel at angelruizweb@telecable.es
Candy Man by Taj Mahal. Excerpt. Tabbed out in the March 2004 issue. From Columbia's "De Ole Folks At Home" by Taj Mahal. Official website includes news, tour schedule, discography, audio/video and pictures.

Candlewood by Mark Delaney, Jul 2009 BNL Tab

Cape Breton’s Fiddler’s Welcome to the Shetland Islands by Ron Cody, Mar 2009 BNL Tab

Carolina Cookout by Gena Britt, Jan 2009 BNL Tab

Carolina In My Mind as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL. By James Taylor, arr. By Tom Adams
Carpal Tunnel Breakdown by Jody King. Jody King, banjo player for New Vintage, has just released his solo record "Another Day" on After 5 Records (AFR 1005), which includes this tune, which he wrote while recovering from surgery. Tab featured in BNL May 2000. The first break, file size: 540 K. Contact Jody King at banjojess@worldnet.att.net.
Casey Jones as played by Bobby Thompson/ Tony Trischka. Tab in Sept 03. From Homespun's tab book that goes with their DVD "Classic Bluegrass Banjo Solos" by Tony Trischka, DVD. Contact Tony at tonytrischka@optonline.net, Homespun at www.homespuntapes.com
Cedar Grove by Charlie Cushman and White House. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue. From “White House” on Pinecastle, 2003.
Cemetery Ridge by John Lawless. Tab in the May 04 BNL. From "Five & Dime" by John Lawless.
Chainsaw by Steve Lutke. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue.
Charlie and the M.T.A by George Grove and the Kingston Trio
This excerpt, tabbed out in BNL April 2001, is from the 1994 recording "Live at the Crazy Horse," by the Kingston Trio. File size: 1 MB. Contact George Grove on his website at www.timbergrove.com
Chattanooga Dog by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue. As played by Alan Munde

Cherokee (Part A) as played by Fred Geiger, Oct 2009 BNL Tab

Cherokee (Part B) by Fred Geiger, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Cherry Creek by Blake Williams with Williams and Clark Exhibition. Tab in the May ‘08 issue. From “Williams and Clark” by Williams and Clark Exhibition, 2006. For more info, and to purchase the recording, go to www.williamsandclarkexpedition.com

Chipmunk Song, The as played by Tom Adams, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Christ Be Beside Me"(Morning Has Broken) by Harold Streeter. Tab in July 2001. File size: 1.1 MB

Church Street Blues by Pete Wernick and Hot Rize, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

City of New Orleans (fast) by Harold Streeter
City of New Orleans (slow) by Harold Streeter
Cleared for Takeoff by Mark Wallace. Tab in June 2002. As played by Mark Wallace on "Bluegrass State of Mind" (available from County Sales). Mark's website is http://www.mcwbluegrass.com. Contact him. File size: 576 K

Clearwater by Ben Freed, Mar 2009 BNL Tab

Cluck Old Hen by Ron Block and Union Station. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. From “Every Time You Say Goodbye” by Alison Krauss and Union Station (Rounder, 1992)

Cold Frosty Morning as played by Ian Perry. Tab in the April 2010 BNL.

(She'll Be) Comin' Round the Mountain by Eddie Collins. Tab in Mar 06 BNL
Confirmation by Brandon Bowlds. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. By Charlie Parker. Contact Brandon at btb2777@alltel.net
Cooley's Reel by Leon Hunt. Cooley's Reel, a traditional Irish tune, is from The Daily Planet's 1996 release "Clark's Secret." Leon is featured in BNL May 2000 (which also includes the tab). Contact Leon at leon@leonhunt.demon.co.uk File size: 720 K.
Cotton-Eyed Joe as played by Jim Mills. MP3 is located at Huber Banjos.
From "Team Flathead: The Huber Sessions." Tabbed out in the Jan. 2004 issue.
Country Roads Slow; Medium by Eddie Collins. Tab in Jul 05 BNL
Coventry Carol" by Bill Evans. Three-finger arrangement tabbed out in December 1999 issue (both versions). File size: 863 K

Cracks in the Floor by Tim Carter, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Creation #4, C minor by Rex McGee. Tab in July 2001. File size: 1.5 MB

Cripple Creek (in C) by Tom Adams, Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Cripple Creek variations by Eddie Collins, Jun 2009 BNL Tab

CrippleD Creek by Eddie Collins, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Crossroad Breakdown by Angel Ruiz. Crossroad Breakdown was incorrectly titled "Crossville Breakdown" in BNL Jan. 2000, and should not be confused with the tune "Crossville B." by Tony Trischka off his Rounder release "Hill Country" Angel's tune was featured in Jan. 2001. It is from his yet-to-be released CD "Banjo Stories."
The Crow by Steve Martin. Tabbed out in the May 2007 BNL. From “Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular” by Tony Trischka, Rounder.
Crowe On The Banjo as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in July 03. For info contact pskelly@ic.sunysb.edu
The Cure by Earl Scruggs. streaming audio
Cuttin' Melons by Scott Anderson. Tab in Oct. 2001. From Scott's 2001 CD "Rivers," produced by Scott Vestal. To get this record, contact Scott Anderson at mato65@msn.com Size: 554 K
Cumberland Gap by Eddie Collins. Tab in Sep 04 BNL

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Daddy Rabbit by John Lawless. Tabbed out in the June 2005 issue. From John Lawless’s 2004 release “Five and Dime.” For more info go to http://www.5-and-dime.com/

Daisy Mae by Flatt & Scruggs, Tab in the July 2010 BNL. Source: “Best of the Flatt & Scruggs TV Shows, Vol. 9” SH-619

Dakar by Jayme Stone, Jun 2009 BNL Tab. Source: “From Africa to Appalachia” by Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko

Dakota by Bill Evans and Due West By Bill Evans. Tab in the April 2003 issue. From "These Boots" by Due West" Native and Fine Music. To hear this track (or purchase the CD) log on to http://www.nativeandfinerecords.com/TheseBoots/

Daley’s Reel as played by Ian Perry, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Dancing in the Boat by Steve Huber. Steve Huber wrote and performed this tune on his excellent 1995 release "Pullin' Time" on Strictly Country Records (SCR-41). Steve was profiled in BNL Aug. 1996. E-mail Steve at huber@nashville.net. File size: 1.9 MB
Dancing in the Hog Trough by Lynn Morris. This one minute excerpt is from Lynn's 1995 Rounder recording "Mama's Hand" (RO 0328), tab in BNL Feb. 1996. File size: 584 K.

Danny’s Dance (D major section) by The Special Consensus w/Greg Cahill, Tab in Aug 2010. Source: “35” by the Special Consensus

Danny’s Dance (D minor section) by The Special Consensus w/Greg Cahill, Tab in Aug 2010. Source: “35” by the Special Consensus

Darling Corey as played by Gene Morelli, Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Dawg Patch as played by Ben Krakauer. By David Grisman. Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL.
The Dead March as played by Chip Arnold. Two-finger arrangement in the June 2003 issue. Contact Chip at chipa@alltel.net. File size: 600 K
Dead Mouse by Chris Warner; Dead Mouse, explained by Tom Adams. Tab in the May ’08 issue. From Chris’s CD “Back Again,” from Webco, 2005. To purchase this recording (and to listen to sound bytes) go to http://www.adamscountybanjo.com/CWBAcd.html

Dear Old Dixie as played by Béla Fleck, Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Devil’s Dream by Eddie Collins. Here is the tab for Devil’s Dream, which was printed incorrectly in the January 06 issue. Tab in Jan 06 BNL. From Eddie’s “Basics of Bluegrass Banjo” book.
Devil’s Dream, by Janet Davis. Example. G Major. G Minor. G Minor slow. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL.
Devil’s Dream, G Natural minor, by Janet Davis. Tabbed out in August 2008 BNL.

Dinah as played by Fred Geiger, Tab in the May 2010 BNL

Distance Between Two Points, The by Bill Evans, May 2009 BNL Tab

Dixie House Rag by Ray Hesson. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. From “Sunrise” by Ray Hesson. Song by Keith Arneson.
Dixie Hoedown by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in August 2008 BNL.
Do Lord by Eddie Colllins. Tabbed out in the June 2005 issue.
Dogpatch by Tim Carter. Stream: http://cdbaby.com/cd/timcarter. Tab in the Jan. 08 issue. From “Bang Bang” by Tim Carter. To order go to streaming link
Doggy Salt by Tony Trischka with Scott Vestal. From Tony’s ‘Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular” on Rounder. Tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL.
Doin’ My Time by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue.
Don't Come Out Of The Hole by Tom Adams (First Break) (Second Break) (Ending). Tabbed out in the March 2004 issue. From "Blue Highway" (Ceili Music, CD2002). By Wayne Taylor (Publisher: Forty WAT Music, BMI).

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore as played by Fred Geiger, Tab in Aug 2010

Don't Tread On Me by Kristin Scott Benson, Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Don't You Call My Name as played by Tom Adams, Jun 2002 BNL Tab

Do You Feel Like We Do as played by Tom Adams, Aug 2002 BNL Tab

Down, Down, Down by Earl Scruggs. By Rose Maddox. Source: “Best of the Flatt & Scruggs TV Show” DVD, Vol. 4, SH 614. Tab in the April 2008 issue.
Down the Line by Sammy Shelor and the Lonesome River Band (excerpt)
Tab in BNL Jan '03. From the Doobie Shea 2002 release "Window of Time" by the Lonesome River Band (DS 4006). To order, go to www.doobieshea.com (also check out www.lonesomeriverband.com) File size: 516 K
Down To The River To Pray as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Feb. 2004 issue.
Dream of a Miner’s Child as played by Tom Adams

Drinkin’ Dark Whiskey by Richard Bailey and the SteelDrivers, Tab in the April 2010 BNL.
Drinkin’ Dark Whiskey on YouTube - SteelDrivers live version, 2008

Ducks on the Pond as played by Tony Trischka. Tab in June 09 issue. From Henry Reed; arranged for banjo by Tony Trischka. From “Master Collection of Fiddle Tunes” Mel Bay.
Dueling Banjos played by Eddie Collins. Tab in May 06 BNL
Durang’s Hornpipe by Dan Levenson

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Ed’s Cabbage by Eddie Collins. Tab in May 07 BNL
Eight More Miles to Louisville by Ian Perry. Tab in March 2003 Beginner's Corner. File size 500 K
The Eighth of February, as played by Dennis Caplinger. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. By John Reischman, from his “Up In The Woods” 2000 release on Corvus.
El Choclo as played by Sal DeMaio. Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. E-mail: sal@kingcon.com
El Condor Pasa by Harold Streeter. Tab in June ’86. File size: 430 K
El Cumbanchero by Ross Nickerson. Ross Nickerson plays this blazing version of M.R. Hernandez's El Cumbanchero on his 1977 release "Blazing The West". We profiled Ross in Jan. 1999 issue of BNL (which included the tab). Contact Ross at (301) 891-3240. File size: 1.9 MB.

El Cumbanchero as played by Janet Davis and Derek Davis, Jun 2009 BNL Tab

Eliza Ross’s Reel by Leon Hunt (streaming). Click on “Schottische”: the first tune in the medley is Eliza Ross’s Reel. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL. Click on the link and then click on “Schottische”: the first tune is Eliza Ross’s Reel.
Every Time You Say Goodbye by Alison Krauss with Ron Block. Tab in the March 09 issue. Banjo break begins at 1.44

Everything I Own TabRite Midi banjo accompanied by Tom Adams on guitar and bass, Tab in Aug 2010

Exploring the Fingerboard Melodic Examples by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.

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Faded Love by Harold Streeter. Tab in Feb. 1991. File size: 800 K
Fairchild's Passage by Rolf Sieker. Tab in BNL Nov. '02. From "Texas String Drive" by Texas String Drive (CD), Austin 2002. Contact: Rolf Sieker (512) 733-2857, TheSiekers@aol.com, www.a-teamrecords.de File Size: 750 K
Fairy Dance by Wayne Shrubsall. Tabbed in the Sept. 04 BNL. Wayne: wayneshrubsall@aol.dom
Feelin' Stronger Every Day as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the April 2004 issue.
Feta Cheese and Meatballs by Janne Viksten. One of our favorite three-finger banjo tunes of the past couple of years, "Feta Cheese and Meatballs is from (Finnish) banjo player Janne Viksten's excellent 1998 release "Blue Harbor" (SeitaCD003). It was tabbed out in the August 1997 BNL (which included a profile of Viksten) This file is 540 K (just the first break).
Feudin’ Krugers by the Kruger Brothers (entire medley, large file: 13 Mb). Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. This was recorded at Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp series held each June. Fueding Krugers is available on The Best of the Kamp Concerts CD available through www.flatpik.com. For more infomation on the Gold Award Winning Acoustic Kamp go to www.flatpik.com. For more info on Jens Kruger go to www.krugerbrothers.com.
Feudin’ Krugers (first two minutes: 1.5 Mb) by the Kruger Brothers; Bluesy section: 1.5 Mb; Final section of Duelin' Banjos: 1.5 Mb, Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL.
Fiddle Tune by Billy Faier. Tabbed out in June 2008 BNL.

Fisher's Hornpipe as played by Ian Perry, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Five Alive by Mark Vann. Tabbed out in Dec. 2000, this 30 second excerpt of the initial banjo break is from Leftover Salmon's "The Nashville Sessions," on Hollywood Records, (HR-62142-2). Mark was featured in BNL Dec. 2000. File size: 468 K.
Five Falls by Charles Wood. Tab in the Feb. 09 issue. From “Somewhere Over the Banjo”.
www.charleswoodbanjo.com 
Five Speed by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in BNL March 2001. MP3 contains all three breaks. File size: 1.2 MB

Flaxyhaired Girl by Rudiger Helbig, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Fly Me to Frisco (Kenny Ingram) as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed in September 2004.
Flyin’ in the Wind by Aaron Youngberg and Hit and Run Bluegrass. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. From “Without Maps or Charts,” Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. From “Without Maps or Charts,” www.hitandrunbluegrass.comwww.hitandrunbluegrass.com
Foggy Mt. Special by Earl Scruggs. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. Written by Earl Scruggs. Recorded Source: SH 612 “Classic Bluegrass From 1956 to 1962 Vol 2” “Best of the Flatt & Scruggs TV Show” Tab by Bob Piekiel
For Joy in Three Parts by Jayme Stone. Tabbed out in the June 2005 issue. From “Emerge and See” by Tricycle. For more info on Trycycle go to http://www.radiotricycle.com/
For Pete's Sake by Noam Pikelny. Tabbed out in July 2004
For The Sake of Old Decency by Alan Johnson. Tab in March 2003. File size 620 K
Forked Deer arranged by Ian Perry. Tab in the Jun 09 issue. Source: Ricky Simpkins’s fiddle break on “Bluegrass ’97.”
Four Wheel Drive by Bela Fleck. Mandolin Back-up. Stream: http://www.amazon.com/Inroads-Béla-Fleck/dp/B0000002HB/ref=m_art_li_17/105-6710493-7190041. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. By Bela Fleck, from “Inroads”, Rounder 1986. www.belafleck.com

Fox Chase by Tony Trischka, Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Fred Wilson's Clog by Clark Buehling. Minstrel tune from "Wait for the Wagon" by the Skirtlifters, 1996, PO Box 744, Fayetteville, AR 72702, (501) 442-5368. Tab in Oct. 1990. File size: 970 K
Freeborn Man as played by Pete Kelly. Tab in BNL Dec. '02. Includes two intro examples. As played by Chris Warner. Source: Bear Family Jimmy Martin box set

Freedom Park by Kristin Scott Benson, Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Frost by Casey Henry. This cut, from Casey's 2001 release on Arrandem Records, "Real Women Drive Trucks" (AR 1378), is tabbed out in April 2001. File size: 1.9 MB. To order this CD, go to www.murphymethod.com, or call (800) 227-2357.

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Get In Line Brother (and other November 03 examples) as played by Ian Perry. From Ian's Beginner's Corner column. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2004 issue.
Get Up, Stand Up by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. By Bob Marley

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by John Carlini. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. http://www.johncarlini.com
God’s Own Singer by J.D. Crowe and the New South. The melody to this song was tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL. From “New South Live” (Trio Records PA-6326, recorded in Tokyo, Japan in 1975).
God’s Own Singer as played by Gary Pruett. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL.
God’s Own Singer as played by Dan Graper. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL

Goin' Bluegrass by Rudiger Helbig, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Goin’ To the Dance by Scott Vestal, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. From “Goin’ To The Dance” by ASV.
Gold Rush by Tom Ivey. (Second Break). Tom Ivey was featured in Feb. 2001. These two breaks are both about 400 K.
Gold Rush as played by Ian Perry. Tab in the Feb. 09 issue.

Gold Rush by Jason Skinner, May 2009 BNL Tab

Golden Slippers (Reno Style) as played by Jason Skinner, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Golden Wings by Eddie Collins. Tab in Sep 05 BNL. From his new album of the same name. tuneman@austin.rr.com
Gospel Plow by Eddie Collins. Tab in the July 2010 BNL.

Gotta Travel On by Eddie Collins. Tab in Mar 08 BNL

Gotta Travel On by Earl Scruggs. Tabbed out in Sept. 2009 BNL.
 Great Big Waltz of China by Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. You Tube: Great Big Wall of China. Tabbed out in August 2008 BNL.

Greensleeves (Melodic Minor, as a MIDI file), Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Grey Eagle by Flatt & Scruggs

Grey Ghost, The by Bill Emerson (streaming). Tabbed out in the November 2007 BNL. Based on a live rhythm track cassette played by Bill Emerson, used with permission. (Original Source: “Tennessee 1949” by Bill Emerson.) [this link is not active]

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Hamilton County Breakdown by Alan Munde (streaming). http://alanmundegazette.com/audio/index.htm. Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. From “Alan Munde Gazette”, Munde’s Child Records, 2004. Tab for second break. For more info go to www.alanmundegazette.com.
Hangman’s Reel as played by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in June 2008 BNL.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing by Ross Nickerson, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Harvest Time by Gene Parker and Lost and Found. Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. By Emerson, Moore and Dunham. From “Endless Highway” by the Lost and Found, Rebel Records.

Haulin’ The Logs by Tauri Oksala (with Jussi Syren and the Groundbreakers). Tabbed out in the January 05 issue. From “Sea of Changes’ by Jussi Syren and the Groundbreakers. Contact Tauri at taurioksala@hotmail.com or go to their website: http://www.syren.fi/

Heaven Sent by Richard Bailey and the SteelDrivers, Tab in the April 2010 BNL.
Heaven Sent on YouTube - SteelDrivers live version, 2008

Here Comes The Sun as played by Tom Adams (tune banjo to A = 450). Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. By George Harrison. Key of A. Contact Tom at adams.tom@comcast.net

Hide Head Blues by Jim Mills, Jul 2009 BNL Tab

High on a Mountaintop by Brett Ratliff (2-finger), Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Hogan's Heroes March (Hogan’s Heroes TV Theme) as played by Ian Perry, Tab in the May 2010 BNL

Home Run Man by Pete Kelly. As tabbed out in the June BNL.
Home Sweet Home by Don Reno. Tabbed out in the April 2005 issue by Darrell Acree. Originally released on King LP-579 “Folk Ballads and Instrumentals,” but is now on a number of CDs, including the Reno-Smiley “Talk of the Town” CD, Westside WESA 808.
Homestead on the Farm as played by Sonny Osborne. TablEdit file. Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. From "The Osborne Brothers and Mac Wiseman" CD on the CMH label.
Hot Corn Cold Corn as played by Eddie Collins. Tab in Sep 06 BNL
Hotel California by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in July 2004
How 'R Ya Waltz by John Lawless. Tab in the May 04 BNL. From "Five & Dime" by John Lawless.
How Great Thou Art by Harold Streeter. Tab in June 2002. As played by Harold Streeter. File size: 856 K
The Hunt (excerpt) by Kristin Scott Benson. Tab in Oct. 2002. Source: From her 2002 release on Pinecastle, "Straight Paths" (PRC 6502). www.pinecastle.com File size: 256 K

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I Feel Fine as played by Tony Trischka. Stream with Real Player: http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1144285/a/Solo+Banjo+Works.htm. Tabbed out in the November 2007 BNL. By Lennon and McCartney. From “Solo Banjo Works” by Bela Fleck and Tony Trischka, Rounder. Tony’s tab might vary from this recorded source.
I Heard It Through the Grapevine as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the November 2007 BNL. By Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. E-mail: adams.tom@comcast.net 
I Know You Rider as played by David West. Tab in the Feb. 09 issue. From “Pickin’ On the Grateful Dead, Vol. 2,” CMH Records.
I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in June 2008 BNL.
(I Used to Love Her But) Its All Over Now by Richard Sparks. Tab in Feb. 2003 BNL. By Bobby and Shirley Womack. Contact; rphsparks@aol.com File size: 1 MB
I Wonder Where You Are Tonight as played by Tom Adams. Alternate break 1; Alt. break 2; Alt. break 3; Alt. break 4; Alt. break 5; Alt. break 6; Alt. break 7; Alt. break 8; Alt. break 9; Alt. break 10; Alt. break 11 as tabbed in January 2006 BNL.
If I Fell by Harold Streeter. Tab in March 1981. File size: 334 K

If I Had You as played by Fred Geiger, Jul 2009 BNL Tab

I’m A Loser as played by Tony Trischka. By Lennon & McCartney. As played (pretty much) on his Beatles Medley, from “Solo Works for Banjo” by Tony Trischka and Béla Fleck. Tab in the April  08 issue.
I'm Coming Back But I Don't Know When as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the Feb. 2004 issue.
I’m Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the January 05 issue.

I'm Walking The Dog by Tom Adams, Tabbed out in the April 2010 BNL.

Imagine as played by Tom Adams. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. By John Lennon. Tom Adams: adams.tom@comcast.net
In The Gravel Yard (kick-off) by Jason Burleson. "From Still Climbing Mountains" by Blue Highway. As tabbed out in the February 2008 issue.
In The Nettles by Jaromir Jahoda. Czech banjo player Jaromir Jahoda plays with Monogram, who released their CD "Bluegrass Music" on Ji-Ho Music (010-2) in 1997. Jahoda's tune can be heard on that CD, and also on Jean-Marie Redon's 1998 banjo compilation "Banjo Influences: World's Banjo Tour" on xiiibis Records. (Contact xiiibis at xiiibis@ind-cat.com). Tab in the Sept. 2000 BNL. Banjo break. File: 540 K.
In The Bleak Mid-winter by Bill Evans. Three-finger arrangement tabbed out in December 2000 issue. File size: 1.6 M
In The Garden by Harold Streeter. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2000 issue.
In Walked Bud as played by Pat Cloud. Tab in Sept. 2002. By Thelonious Monk. File size: 1.2 MB;
Intro by Ryan Cavanaugh. From Spacestation Integration's's 2000 release "back from earth." Tab in August 2001. File size: 568 K
Irish Washerwoman as played by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue.

It Ain’t Necessarily So as played by Fred Geiger, by George and Ira Gershwin, Sep 2010 BNL Tab

It Don't Bring You Back To Me - first break, as played by Tom Adams, Sep 2003 BNL Tab
It's Raining Here This Morning, played by Harold Streeter. As played by Jim Mills on his "My Dixie Home" recording, Sugarhill. To
hear Jim play it, go HERE

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J's Tune by J.D. Crowe. Tab in the July 2010 BNL. From “Come On Down to My World” by J.D. Crowe and the New South, Rounder 0422.

Jacob’s Ladder by Eddie Collins, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. Check out Eddie Collin’s laest book, "Gospel Greats for Banjo," www.eddiecollins.biz
Jakebrakes by Jake Jenkins with Karl Schifflet and the Big Country Show.
Tab in Oct. 2002. Source: "In Full Color" by Karl Shifflett and Big Country
Show, Rebel, 2001. www.rebelrecords.com File size: 396 K
Jalapeno Flashback by Jeff Scroggins. Jeff was Banjo Champion in 1989 at Winfield. This 3-finger tune is from Mel Bay's CD/Tab collection "Winfield Winners: The National Banjo Champions" (2000), and was tabbed out in BNL August 2000. Contact Mel Bay at www.melbay.com. File size: 1.5 MB
James as played by Lluis Gomez. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue. LLUISGM@terra.es
Jerusalem Ridge by Janet Davis
Jerusalem Ridge as played by Butch Robbins. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue
Jerry's Breakdown by Jerry Garcia and Old and In The Way
Tab in BNL Jan '03. From "Breakdown" by Old and In The Way, Acoustic Disc 1997 (ACD-28). http:www.dawgnet.com File size: 770 K
Jesse James, by Ross Nickerson. Tab in August 2002. From Ross's "Blazing the West" CD, 1997. Contact Ross about the CD and tab book at rossnickerson@aol.com, www.banjoteacher.com File size: 500 K
Jesus Loves You by Eddie Collins, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. Check out Eddie Collin’s laest book, “Gospel Greats for Banjo," www.eddiecollins.biz
John Henry by John Hartford. Tab in BNL Dec. '02. Excerpt from "Steam Powered Aereo-takes" by John Hartford, Rounder 82161-0480-2.
John Henry by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. As played by J.D. Crowe.

John Henry as played by Eddie Collins, Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Joy To The World by Tom Adams
Just A Closer Walk With Thee by Harold Streeter. Harold featured this tune in his Gospel Banjo column in BNL July 2000. The complete cut, this file is 1.1 MB. Bryan Lander's arrangement of the Bulgarian Folksong

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Katy Hill by Charlie Cushman, from "A Tribute to Fiddlin' Paul Warren" featuring Johnny Warren and Charlie Cushman, Sep 2010 BNL Tab

Keep on the Sunny Side by Earl Scruggs, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Kentucky Waltz by Ian Perry. Tabbed in the Sept. 04 BNL.
Kentucky Waltz by Bill Monroe, as played by Eddie Collins. Tab in Nov 02 BNL
Kesh Jig by Mike McCarthy. Tab in March 2002. For more info, (208) 733-7925 or mccarthy1@onewest.net, Size: 292 K
King of the Road as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL.
Knee Deep in Bluegrass by Terry Baucom. Tabbed out in Jan. 2001, this excerpt is from AcuTab's release "Knee Deep in Bluegrass." File size: 475 K.

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Last Chance played on a Cigar-box banjo by Mary Cox
Last Chance by Ned Luberecki. Tabbed out in Sept. 2009 BNL.

Last Date as played by Tom Adams, Aug 2006 BNL Tab.

Last Night’s Fun (Scott Vestal) as played by Kevin Donnelly. Wav file. From “Bluegrass ‘98” by Scott Vestal. Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL. To contact Kevin go to KLDBANJO@aol.com
The Last Song as played by Pete Kelly (with 10 second leader)
Laurelwood Waltz by Jack Hatfield. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL.
The Legend By Billy Wheeler (with Cliff Waldron and the New Shades of Grass). Tab in Sept 03. From the Rebel record Old Friends and memories by Cliff Waldron and the new Shades of Grass, 1998, Reb-CD-1741. To contact Billy, bwheeler@cfw.com

Let the Church Roll On by Eddie Collins. Tab in the July 2010 BNL.

Let Me Rest at the End of My Journey as played by Tom Adams, Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Let Me Rest at the End of My Journey (Bobby Diamond's break) played by Tom Adams, Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Lickity Split - 1st Break and Lickity Split - 2nd Break by Chris Warner from "Goin’ To The Dance" (Patuxent Music CD200), Tabs in the May 2010 BNL

Light at the River - Kickoff by Tom Adams; Break Tab in the Sep 2009 BNL.

Linedrive by Mike Munford. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2004 issue. mm5st@aol.com
Linus and Lucy as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the June 2003 issue.
Little Girl in Tennessee by Steve Cooley and Hog Operation (no tab)

Little Juniata by Bill Emerson, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Little Rock Getaway Reno-style, as played by Jason Skinner, Tab in the April 2010 BNL.
Little Rock Getaway Single-string variation, as played by Jason Skinner, Tab in the April 2010 BNL.

Little Sadie as played by Tom Adams. Tab in June 09 issue. Based on the Tony Rice version on “Manzanita.”
Loch Lomond by Ian Perry, Video at IanPerry.ca, Tab in the June 2010 BNL.

London Bridges by Eddie Collins, Tab in Aug 2010

Lonely Old Town as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2004 issue.
Lonesome Banjo as played by Merle Watson Slow, as played by Gene Morelli. As tabbed out in the February 2008 issue.
Lonesome Fiddle Blues by Ian Perry. Tab in the April  08 issue.
Lonesome Weary Heart, as played by Evan Ward. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL.
The Lonesome River, Intro, Ending, by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue.
Long Cold Winter by David Talbot. Tab in Sept. 02. By Kenny Baker. This sample features with Bryan Sutton on rhythm guitar, and will be on Aubrey Haynie¹s bluegrass fiddle album, to be released January 2003 on Sugar Hill records.

Long Journey Home - Basic by Eddie Collins; Intermediate; Advanced, Tabs in the April 2010 BNL.

Long Texas Highways by Eddie Collins
Tab in May 03 BNL. By Eddie Collins, from his CD "Rise Up and Shine". Contact Eddie at tuneman@austin.rr.com or go to his website at
http://www.eddiecollins.biz
Look What the Dog Brought Home banjo break by Rob McCoury
This 3-finger excerpt, played by Rob, is from Jason Carter's 1996 Rounder release "On The Move" [0387]. David Alan Grier wrote the tune (Fine Flatpicking Music, ASCAP, adm. by Bug Music). File size: 276 K
Lookee Here by Ben Krakauer. Stream. By Ben Krakauer. From “Run” by the Old School Freight Train, www.osft.net . Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL.
Looking Out My Back Door by Harold Streeter. Tab in Sept. 1989. Song by John Fogarty and the Credence Clearwater Revival. File size: 320 K
Love Grown Cold by Tom Adams. From Tom's February 2001 column. File size: 568 K.
Love Me Tender as played by Eddie Collins. Tab in the Feb. 09 issue.
Love Will Make You Blind by Barry Crabtree and Wildfire. Tabbed out in the Feb. 2004 issue. From Pinecastle's "Where Roads Divide".
www.thewildfireband.com
Love’s Gonna Live Here as played by Robby Boone and Lonesome Road
The Lucky One as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the July 2007 BNL. By Robert Lee Castleman. Contact Tom at adams.tom@comcast.net.
Lullaby by Brahms as played by Pete Pardee, Tab in the June 2010 BNL.
Lullaby of Birdland by Harold Streeter. Tab in June 1991. Song by George Shearing. Jazz. File size: 540 K

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Mack the Knife by Harold Streeter. Tab in June '89. File size: 1.4 MB
Maggie’s Farm by Earl Scruggs (with Charlie Daniels). You Tube: Maggie’s Farm by Flatt & Scruggs. Tabbed out in August 2008 BNL.

Maiden’s Prayer as played by Tom Adams, Nov 2005 BNL Tab

Maloney Creek by David Keenan, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Man of Constant Sorrow by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in August 2004.
Maple On The Hill by Eddie Collins. Tab in Apr 07 BNL
Margarita Breakdown by Greg Cahill. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2006 issue. As played by Greg Cahill, on “Cuppa ‘Jo, The Huber Banjo Sessions, Vol. 2.” For more info, go to www.huberbanjos.com

Marvelous Toy, The by Eddie Collins, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

The Mathematician as played by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the January 05 issue.
McCormick's String Picnic by the McCormick Brothers. Tab in July 2002. As played by Haskell McCormick. From "The Very Best of the McCormick Brothers" (Varese Sarabande 302 066 322 2). File size: 1.2 MB
McIntyre Heads South by Alison Brown. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2005 issue. From her 2005 release “Stolen Moments” on Compass Records. www.compassrecords.com
McKenna's Hoedown by Kenny Cantrell. Tabbed out in the December 2006 BNL. From Cedar Hill's "Portrait of a Song," on Hay Holler Records, 2006. To find out more about Cedar Hill, go to www.cedarhillbluegrass.com; contact Kenny at kcantrell@azalea.net
Meadows of Dan by Bill Evans. Tab in Sept. 2001. By Bill Evans. Recorded Source: "Bill Evans Plays Banjo" by Bill Evans, Might Fine Records 906-3. To get this record, call 888 599-2233, or visit www.mightyfinerecords.com. Also, contact Bill Directly at 1185 Solano Ave., PMB #157, Albany CA 94706, 510 559-8879.File size: 648 K
Meet Me By The Moonlight, as played by Tom Adams. Break. Backup. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL.

Medicine Wheel by Ryan Cavanaugh, Jan 2009 BNL Tab

Melodic examples by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the October 2007 BNL.

Melody of Rhythm, Movement 1 by Bela Fleck, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Midnight on the Water (two-finger) by Chip Arnold. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. Two-finger arrangement. chipa@alltel.net

Midnight Train to Memphis by Richard Bailey and the SteelDrivers, Tab in the April 2010 BNL.
Midnight Train to Memphis on YouTube - SteelDrivers live version, 2008

Miles Apart (streaming audio) by Leon Hunt . Tabbed out in the Nov. 2005 BNL. From the album of the same name.
Milwaukee Here I Come as played by Pete Kelly. Tab in August 2002. Based on the playing of Chris Warner. File size: 1 MB
Miniature II by Geoff Freed. Geoff Freed plays this classic banjo waltz on Black-Tie Banjo's latest release "Centennial Souvenir" (BTB-1102). Ira Gitlin reviews that release in BNL April 2000, which also includes the tab for this selection. The complete cut, File size: 1.7 MB.

Miss McLeod's Reel - Part 1 as played by Tom Adams, Mar 2009 BNL Tab

Miss McLeod's Reel - Part 2 as played by Tom Adams, Mar 2009 BNL Tab

Miss the Mississippi and You by Harold Streeter. As tabbed out in the March 1993 BNL.
Miss McLeod’s Reel as played by Tom Adams. Part 1; Part 2. Tab in the March 09 issue.
Molly and Tenbrooks as played by Eddie Collins. Tab in Jun 07 BNL. For more info go to www.eddiecollins.biz
Molly Bloom by Alan Munde and Joe Carr. Tabbed out in the Feb. 2004 issue. Tablature available by contacting Alan Munde, PO Box 8240, Levelland, TX 79336. amunde@SPC.cc.tx.us
Mom and Dad's Waltz by Eddie Collins. Tab in Oct 01 BNL
Moon Dance by Tyne Replogle. Tab in July 2002. By Tyne Replogle. E-mail: tyniebubbles@yahoo.com. On the web: www.homestead.com/banjotyne/, File size: 720 K
"Morning Would" by Leon Hunt. Leon Hunt plays banjo with the British group Daily Planet, whose CD "The Big Scoop..." came out on Get Real Records (GRPCD004) in 1998. We published the tab to Leon's tune "Morning Would" in BNL June 1999, and will feature an interview with him in an upcoming issue. File: 840 K. (Contact Leon at leon@leonhunt.demon.co.uk).

Mountain Dew by Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Tab in the April 2010 BNL.
Mountain Dew on YouTube, audio only from the Carnegie Hall album

Movin' On by Zack Deming. Tab in the July 2010 BNL. From the Viriginia Ramblers’ self-titled album.

Mr. Bojangles by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2004 issue. adams.tom@comcast.net
The Mozambique Rag by Brian Anderson. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL. From “Brian Anderson and the Next Generation.” Contact Brian at brianandersonmusic@juno.com
Murmur by Jayme Stone and Tricycle (web link). Tabbed out in the Nov. 2004 issue.
Music for a Found Harmonium as played by Bryn Williams. Stream: http://hop.members.beebcnet/harmoniump3.MP3.  Tab in the March 08 issue.
My Darling Asleep as played by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2005 BNL.
My Heart Skips a Beat (intro) (first break) by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2004 issue.

My Hometown as played by Tom Adams. Tab in the July 2010 BNL. By Bruce Springsteen.

Mystery Tune; Slow Version by Steve Garner. As included in Steve’s ”Listen Up!” column in the October 2005 BNL. Contact Steve at steve@customtab.com, or on the web: www.customtab.com

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Native and Fine by Bill Evans. This excerpt is the title cut from Bill's 1995 Rounder release (0295), and was tabbed out in BNL July 1996. Contact Bill at bevans@dnai.com. File size: 600 K
Navvy on the Line by Alan Johnson. From Alan's "An Introduction to Celtic Tunes for the 5-String Banjo." The book/CD is available directly from Alan, 1804 Beechwood Ave., Nashville, TN 37212. Contact him by e-mail at alanjohnson55@comcast.net. Tab in March 2002. Size: 680 K
Nedscape Navigator by Ned Luberecki. Tabbed out in Dec. 2000, this two-minute excerpt is from The Rarely Herd's 2000 Pinecastle release "Part of Growing Up" (PRC 1103). File size: 1.1 M.
Never Ending Song of Love by Earl Scruggs. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2005 issue. Written by Delaney Bramlett., from the album “I Saw The Light With Some Help From My Friends” by Earl Scruggs, on Columbia/Legacy. To order the album go to http://www.earlscruggs.com/isawthelight.html
Night Ridin’ First Break; Second Break by Dick Smith and the Country Gentlemen. By Dick Smith. From “Good as Gold” By the Country Gentlemen. Tabbed out in the August 2005 issue. E-mail: nsmith1501@aol.com
New Country as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. By Jean Luc Ponty.
Nine Below by Ben Freed. Tab in Sept 03. From his "Suite for Bluegrass Banjo" CD. Contact Ben at BenFreed@aol.com

Nine Pound Hammer by Eddie Collins, Jan 2009 BNL Tab

No Title Yet Blues by Eric Weissberg, Jan 2009 BNL Tab

No Woman No Cry as played by David West. Tab in the Feb. 09 issue. From “Pickin’ On Bob Marley,” CMH Records.
Nola by Chris Sands. This classic banjo piece is from Chris's 2001 Mel Bay publication "Banjo Classics: Outstanding Solos on Rags, Marches, Jazz Tunes and Classics" (CD/Tab). Contact Mel bay at www.melbay.com, or call 800 863-5229. Tab in August 2001. File size: 1.4 MB
North Pointe by Aaron McDaris. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL. From “First Time Round” by Aaron McDaris, Pinecastle, 2005. Contact: aaron.mcdaris@comcast.net

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Ode to Joy as played by Eddie Collins. Tab in Aug 07 BNL
Off To California by Harold Streeter. Tab in January 1988. File size: 448 K
Oh, Susanna by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the August 2005 issue. adams.tom@comcast.net
Oh Come All Ye Faithful by Ross Nickerson. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. http://www.rossnickerson.com

Old Cat Died, The as played by Tony Trischka, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Old Country Road by Earl Scruggs, May 2009 BNL Tab

Old Ebenezer Dangerfield as played by Butch Robins. Tabbed out in Oct. 2003 issue.
Old Hen, The by Jim Mills. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2005 issue. As played by Jim Mills on “Hide Head Blues“ (Sugar Hill SUG-CD-4004)
Old Irish Blessing by Harold Streeter. Tabbed out in BNL March 2001. File size: 528 K.
Old Joe Clark by Alan Munde. Tabbed out in the Feb. 2004 issue. From Alan Munde's "Solo Banjo" CD, complete tablature available by contacting Alan Munde, PO Box 8240, Levelland, TX 79336. amunde@SPC.cc.tx.us
The Old Rugged Cross by Harold Streeter
Old Swinging Bridge by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the January 05 issue.
On A Cold Winter's Night by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in Jan. 2001. Contact Ian at itperry@hotmail.com File size: 1.3 M.
Open Road by Jason Davis. From "Steppin’ Out" by Jason Davis, Pinecastle 2007. As tabbed out in the February 2008 issue.

Orange Blossom Special by Tom Adams, Using the quarter note: practice building your speed, Sep 2010 BNL Tab

Origami, by Jake Schepps. You Tube. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL.
Our Last Goodbye - First Break as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2003 issue. By Carter Stanley, Trio Music Co. and Fort Knox Music, BMI. Recorded on "Blue Diamond" by the Johnson Mountain Boys.
Over the Waterfall by Bob Piekiel (Windows Media Player file). Tabbed out in the April 2005 issue.
Overland by Noam Pikelny. Tabbed out in July 2004

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Pachysandra by Gordon Stone. We published the 3-finger tab for Pachysandra in BNL May 1996. It is from Gordon Stone's 1998 release "Even With The Odds." Contact Gordon at stonegor@aol.com. File size 2.6 MB.
Paddy on the Turnpike by Ron Cody. Tab in the March 09 issue. From “The Talking Rake,”  by Ron Cody, www.roncody.com
Panda and Critter by Wes Corbett. Tabbed out in August 2008 BNL
Perpetual Motion by Béla Fleck. See and hear Bela play this tune. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue.

Persian Rug as played by Fred Geiger, Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Petersburg Gal by Bill Evans. From Bill's "Bill Evans Plays Banjo" 2001 release on Native and Fine Records. Tab in March 2002. Contact Bill at bevans@nativeandfine.com. Size: 1.5 MB
The Pink Panther By Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. adams.tom@comcast.net
Pod Rozkvetlou Tresni (Under the Blossoming Cherry Tree) by Martin Stehlik. Tabbed out in July 03. From "Of Books and Swans." Contact Martin at MartinStehlik.banjo@seznam.cz
Poe's Pickin' Party by Alison Brown. This tune, featured in BNL August 2000, is from Alison's 2000 release "Fair Weather" on Compass Records, 7 4292-2 (www.compassrecords.com). File size: 1.8 MB
Poindexter by Bela Fleck (electric version)
Popcorn by Tom Adams. By Gershon Kingsley. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2005 issue. adams.tom@comcast.net
Prayer Bell of Heaven, as played by Pete Kelly. Tab in Feb. 2002. Contact Pete at pskelly@ic.sunysb.edu Size: 260 K
President Garfield's Hornpipe as played by Greg Cahill. From the August 2003 issue. Contact Greg at Gcahillspc@aol.com

Pretty Girl Goin’ to Milk a Cow by Charlie Cushman, from “A Tribute to Fiddlin’ Paul Warren” featuring Johnny Warren and Charlie Cushman, Sep 2010 BNL

Pretty Flowers by Steve Martin, from his record "The Crow", Tab in the May 2010 BNL

The Prisoner’s Song, as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL.
Prize Pig by Chris Quinn with the Foggy Hogtown Boys. Tab in the May ’08 issue. From their CD “Pigtown Fling.”  For more info go to www.foggyhogtownboys.com
Pro Malou Princeznu (For The Little Princess) by Martin Stehlik. Tabbed out in July 03. From "Of Books and Swans." Contact Martin at
MartinStehlik.banjo@seznam.cz
Promised Land by Rolf Sieker. TablEdit file. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL. From “Texas” by The Siekers. For more info go to www.siekerband.com

Puff the Magic Dragon by Eddie Collins, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Pugilist, The by Andy Pond. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. From “Andy Pond and the CX-1 Blackhole Bluegrass Boyz”.
Pullin’ Time by Steve Huber. Tabbed out in the April 2005 issue. From Steve’s album of the same name. For more info about Steve go to his website at www.huberbanjos.com
Punkey Red Mulet by Philippe Bourgeois. Tabbed out in July 1999, this one-minute excerpt is from "Banjo Influences: World's Banjo Tour," on xii bis Records, www.ind-cat.com.  File size: 472 K.
Purchase Grover by Tony Trischka. By Tony Trischka, from "A Robot Plane Flies Over Arkansas," Rounder. Tabbed out in the April 2004 issue.

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Quaker Girl by Tony Ellis (2-finger); Stream. Tabbed out in the May 2007 BNL. From his record of the same name, Oldwave Productions, 1999. For more info go to www.tonyellisbanjo.com

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Radio Bean by Charles Butler. Tabbed out in the June 2005 issue. From “Bee Speed” 2004. For more info go to www.beespeed.net Contact Charles at charles@beespeed.net
Ragtime Annie by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue. adams.tom@comcast.net
Ramblin' Fever as played by Eddie Collins. Tab in May 02 BNL. By Merle Haggard; from Eddie's "Rise and Shine" (Mozo City CD 0103), 2002. (512) 836-8255 or 5sq@jump.net or www.jump.net/~5sq.
Randy Lynn Rag by Earl Scruggs. Stream (WMP and ).
Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL
Rattling Clog by Mike Kropp. Classic-style banjo. Tabbed out in the August 2004 issue. E-mail: mkropp@worldnet.att.net
Rebecca (harmony and original) by Ian Perry. Rebecca lead arrangement
Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. The melody is on the Left channel, and the harmony is on the Right channel. The lead arrangement was based on Jim Mills’s version. Harmony tab in the May 2006 issue.
Red Bluff by John Hickman. Tab in the Feb. 09 issue. From “My Oklahoma” by the Byron
Berline Band.  DSM-2008-CD.
Red Rooster, as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in June 2002. As played by J.D. Crowe with Jimmy Martin, 1966. Recorded source: Bear Family Records' Jimmy Martin boxed set (BFCD 15705 EI). Contact Pete Kelly at Pete Kelly, pskelly@mail.com File size: 678 K.
Red Haired Boy (melodic version) by Ian Perry
Red Haired Boy (melodic variation) by Ian Perry
Red Line to Shady Grove by Tom Adams. Example 1; Example 2; Example 3; Example 4. Tabbed out in the April 2005 issue. Contact Tom at adams.tom@comcast.net
Red Wing as played by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL.
Release Me by Harold Streeter. Tab in June 1988. File size: 624 K
Reno-style Workshop Examples by Jason Skinner. 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32; 33; 34; 35; 36; 37; 38; 39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 45; 46. Tabbed out in Sept. 2009 BNL.
Ricestrow backup as played by Tom Adams. Part 1; Part 2; Part 3. Tabbed out in the December 2006 BNL. As played by Tom Adams on "Live at the Ragged Edge." Contact Tom at tom.adams@adelphia.net
Ride the Wild Turkey by Ned Luberecki. Tab in Feb. 2002. Contact Ned at nedski@juno.com Size: 680 K
Riding on the City of New Orleans Slow version, Fast version as played by Harold Streeter. Tabbed out in the March 2004 issue. By Steve Goodman, based on the version by Arlo Guthrie.
Rise, The, by Jake Schepps. Tabbed out in July 2008 BNL.

Road to Spencer, The, as played by Ian Perry, Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Rockwood Deer Chase by Don Stover. This excerpt from one of Don's classic instrumentals is from his 1972 recording "Things In Life" on Rounder (0014). It was tabbed out in BNL March 1996. File size: 540 K (one minute)
Roll On Blues as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2003 issue. By Connie M. Gately Jr, Oakwood Music Publishers, BMI. Recorded on "Blue Diamond" by the Johnson Mountain Boys.
Roll On Buddy as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL.
Rose of Old Kentucky as played by Pete Kelly
Tab in BNL Jan '03. File size: 816 K
Rosewood and Pearl by Ira Gitlin. Winfield-winner Gitlin was featured, along with his lovely waltz, in Sept. 1993. File size: 1.7 M.
Rosine by Terry Baucom. Tabbed out in the June 2005 issue. From “You’ve Gotta Dig A Little Deeper” by Doyle Lawson, Rounder, 2005.
The Runaround (Banjo Break) by Terry McGill (File size: 204 K)

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Saga of the Old West by Steve Martin (A Part only), from his record "The Crow", Tab in the May 2010 BNL

Saga Rover and Gibson comparision by Ben Freed. From the August 2003 issue. Comparing Saga's new Rover banjo with Ben's own Gibson banjo. Contact Ben at BenFreed@aol.com
Sally in the Garden as played by Rebekah Weiler
Salty Dog by Earl Scruggs and Friends. Tab in the March 09 issue. From “The Ultimate Collection: Live at the Ryman” by Earl Scruggs and Friends. Rounder.
Salty Dog by Eddie Collins. Tab in Nov 07 BNL.
Samois by Hiro Arita. Hiro's jazzy tribute to Django Reinhart was tabbed out in Sept. 99. This one-minute excerpt is from the excellent anthology "Banjo Influences: World's Banjo Tour," on xii bis Records, www.ind-cat.com. Contact Hiro at chata@postpet.so-net.ne.jp, or go to his webpage at www02.so-net.ne.jp/~trueblue/ File size: 636 K.
Sarah by Jens Kruger. Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. From “Up18North” by the Kruger Brothers.
Saradora by Rolf Sieker. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL. From ‘the recent CD “Texas” by The Siekers. For info go to www.siekerband.com
Sarah Armstrong’s Tune (clawhammer) as played by Dan Levenson

Saspirilla by Obadiah (Obe) Golding, May 2009 BNL Tab

Saspirilla (banjo only) by Obadiah (Obe) Golding, May 2009 BNL Tab

Scottsboro by Aaron McDaris. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL. From “First Time Round” by Aaron McDaris, Pinecastle, 2005. Contact: aaron.mcdaris@comcast.net
Scraps From Your Table by Ron Stewart. Ron plays this on Lynn Morris's 1999 recording "You'll Never Be The Sun" (RO 0458). Excerpt, tab in BNL Oct. 2000. File size: 550 K.
The Seagull by Jake Schepps. Stream: www.myspace.com/expeditionquartet.  Tab in the March 08 issue.

Secret Love as arranged by Fred Geiger, May 2009 BNL Tab

Secret Tune, by Bob Piekiel (WMP file). Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. By Hugh Montenegro. Contact Bob at piekielrl@netzero.net
Serenity by Eugene Chadbourne
She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain by Steve Cooley. Tabbed out in Nov. 2004 issue.
Shower by Jens Kruger. Tabbed out in the February 2007 BNL. From “The Banjo Technique of Jens Kruger” by Homespun Video.
Sidewinder by Scott Walker. Scott Walker plays banjo with the group Fastest Grass Alive, who have just released their CD "Starting Over" on FSA 991. "Sidewinder," from that recording, was featured in the April BNL 2000. File size: 2.6 MB. Contact Scott at megscott@visuallink.com.
Siempre Siempre tutorial with Bill Evans, part 1 (3 MBs)by Sonny Osborne as played by Bill Evans. Tab in January 2005.
Sister by Jayme Stone. Stream entire cut: http://cdbaby.com/cd/stonejayme. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. From “The Utmost” by Jayme Stone, JS 100. For more info go to ww.jaymestone.com
Skye by Bruce Stockwell. Tabbed out in the January 05 issue. From "Leave My Dreams Alone" by The Stockwell Brothers. Contact Bruce at snowsto@sover.net or go to their website at http://www.sover.net/~stobro/
Soldier’s Joy by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL.
Solfeggietto by Ian Perry. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. Ian Perry: itperry@hotmail.com. Watch a video of Ian Perry playing Solfeggietto at www.ianperry.ca/ianperryFNL.html
Someone To Give My Love To by Pat Cloud and the New Tradition, 1971.
No Tab. Keith Whitley and Jimmy Gaudreau came to Los Angeles in the early 70's and auditioned Pat Cloud and a bass player to start a new band. It was called the "New Tradition" and they were based out of Columbus, Ohio for about a year. When the band dissolved, Bela Fleck came in and the band was called "Spectrum." Pat found several practice tapes in a storage locker recently.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow as played by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow as played by Jens Kruger. Tabbed out in the July 2006 BNL. From a CD of a live concert at Kauffman Kamp. For more info about the Kruger Brothers go to www.krugerbrothers.com
Sonata in A by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As played by Bob Piekiel, tab in June 2002. File size: 424
South Nampa Blues by Bruce Alkire, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. From “Nowheresville” by Bruce Alkire. Website: www.myspace.com/brucealkirefrogsofthenorth
Spain as played by Lluis Gomez. By Chick Corea. Tabbed out in the December 2006 BNL. Contact Lluis at lluisgomez@mac.com
Spain by Béla Fleck. Tabbed out in Sept. 2009 BNL.
Spirit of God by Brian Anderson. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL.From “Brian Anderson and The Next Generation.” For more info go to http://www.myspace.com/brianandersonampthenewgeneration

St. Louis Tickle by Jody Stecher, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Stompin’ In The Flatlands by Alan Munde. Tab in the May ’08 issue. Song by Nathan Dennis. From “Old Bones” by Alan Munde, for more info go to www.almundesbanjocollege.com, www.alanmundegazette.com
Straight Time Example by Pete Kelly. This is mentioned in the text of the interviewwith Chris Warner, August 2002. File size: 270 K
Straight Drive by Terry McGill. Tab in BNL Jan '03. By Terry McGill (File size: 1.1 MB). From his 2000 album of the same name, Contact Terry by e-mail at terrymcgill@cabinwoodmusic.com, or order his CD from www.cabnwoodmusic.com
Stompin’ In The Flatlands by Alan Munde. Tab in the May ’08 issue. Song by Nathan Dennis. From “Old Bones” by Alan Munde, for more info go to www.almundesbanjocollege.com, www.alanmundegazette.com
Stop the World by Lluis Gomez.  Tab in the March 08 issue. http://www.myspace.com/lluisgonez

Streamline Cannonball Earl Scruggs and Friends. Tab in the March 09 issue. From “The Ultimate Collection: Live at the Ryman” by Earl Scruggs and Friends. Rounder.

Sugar in my Coffee-O by Charlie Cushman, from “A Tribute to Fiddlin’ Paul Warren” featuring Johnny Warren and Charlie Cushman, Sep 2010 BNL Tab

Suite in C minor by Michael J. Miles and Bela Fleck. Michael's duet with Bela on Michael's tune "Suite in C minor" which will be included on Michael's upcoming recording. Tab in upcoming issue. File size: 1.3 MB.

Sunny Side of the Mountain, as played by Pete Kelly, May 2009 BNL Tab

Sweet Dixie by Bill Emerson, Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Suwanee River Kruger arrangement played by David Jakubiak, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. From “Jens Kruger’s Banjo Method for Beginners” by Homespun Tapes.
Sweet Spot, The by Ben Freed. Tabbed out in the June 2003 issue. Contact Ben at BenFreed@aol.com. File size: 600 K

Sweet Sue as played by Fred Geiger. Tab in the July 2010 BNL.

Swing That Hammer by Sammy Shelor. Tab in the April  08 issue. From the 2000 Lonesome River Band release “Talkin’ To Myself.”

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Take Me Home, Country Roads as played by Tom Adams. From the August 2003 issue. Contact Tom at adams.tom@comcast.net
Take Mother Home by Bruce Stockwell. Tabbed out in June 2008 BNL.
Tammy’s Song by Flatt & Scruggs. Tab in the Jan. 08 issue. From “Strictly Instrumental” by Flatt & Scruggs.  
Teardrops Fell Like Raindrops by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in July 03. For info contact adams.tom@comcast.net
Teeland Highland by Leon Hunt (streaming). Click on “Schottische”: the second tune in the medley is Teeland. Tabbed out in the March 2007 BNL. Click on the link and then click on “Schottische”: the first tune is Eliza Ross’s Reel, and the second tune is Teeland Highland.
Tennessee as played by Pete Kelly
Tennessee Waltz by Ian Perry. Tab in the May 04 BNL. itperry@hotmail.com
Tennessee Cut-up Breakdown by Charlie Cushman; Fiddle Backup. Tabbed out in the May 2007 BNL. By Don Reno. From “5-String Time” by Charlie Cushman, 2006. For more info go to www.charliecushman.com
Texas Blues by Harold Streeter. Tab in Sept. '88. File size: 980 K.
That's Why They Call 'Em The Blues as played by David Talbot and Bryan
Sutton. Tab in Oct. 2002. By Larry Cordle and Randy Scruggs. Source: "Songs from the Workbench" by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time on Shellpoint Records. www.lonesomestandardtime.com File size: 220 K
The Future Remains by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in July 03. For info contact adams.tom@comcast.net
Theme Time by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2004 issue.

There Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone mp3 played by Pete Kelly. As played by Paul Craft with Jimmy Martin. Tabbed out in the August 2006 issue.

There Goes My Love as played by Tom Adams. Tab in Sept 03.
Those Were the Days (Theme to All In The Family) as played by Ned Luberecki. Tab in BNL Dec. '02. By Lee Adams and Charles Strouse. Arranged and performed by Ned Luberecki, Banjo Player, Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. www.nedski.com E-mail: nedski@juno.com. Size: 900 K
Timber Tree Branch by Josh McMurray. Tab in Feb. 2002. From his 2002 Copper Creek release. Contact Gary Reid at copcrk@aol.com or 540 563 5937. Size: 760 K.
Time in a Bottle by Harold Streeter. This 3-finger arrangement was tabbed out in Feb. '81. File size: 728 K

Too Late to Walk the Floor - Kickoff as played by Tom Adams, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Too Late to Walk the Floor - First Break as played by Tom Adams, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Too Late to Walk the Floor - Second Break as played by Tom Adams, Nov 2009 BNL Tab

Togary Mountain by John McEuen. Tab in Sept. 02. By John McEuen. Source: "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," Columbia, UAS 980. For info about John¹s schedule and recordings, go to www.johnmceuen.com
Together Again as played by Tom Adams.Tab in the Feb. 09 issue.
Touch and Go by Janne Viksten. From Janne's 1998 CD "Blue Harbor" on Seita Records (CD003), this tune was tabbed out in BNL Aug. 99. File size: 1.1 MB. Contact Janne at janne.viksten@siba.fi
Traveling Home by Pete Wernick. Stream entire cut: http://www.drbanjo.com/av/av02audio.html. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. From “Up All Night” by Pete Wernick and Flexigrass. For more info go to www.flexigrass.com
Truck Drivin' Man by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the April 2004 issue.
Turn the Page - arrangement by Tom Adams
This 3-finger arrangement of the Bob Seger composition was tabbed out by Tomin May 2001. File size: 688 K. Tabbed out in Jan. 2001, this reel is from Sunrush's 2000 release "Horse of a Different Color." File size: 612 K. Contact Chris at cessna@primenet.com
Twilight by Bela Fleck. Stream: http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6948314/a/Crossing+The+Tracks.htm. Tabbed out in the June 2007 BNL. From “Crossing the Tracks” by Bela Fleck, Rounder 1979. www.belafleck.com

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Eddie Collins, Tab in Aug 2010

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Uncloudy Day as played by Robby Boone and Lonesome Road
Under the (Five) Wire by Alison Brown. Tab in June 09 issue. Source: “The Company You Keep” by Alison Brown, Compass Records.
Uptown Blues by Charlie Cushman and White House. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue. From “White House” on Pinecastle, 2003.

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Velocity by Brandon Green, Apr 2009 BNL Tab

Virginia Darling as played by Tom Adams, Tab in the June 2010 BNL. Source: “Flamekeeper” by Michael Cleveland, Rounder

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Waiting for Daylight by Pete Wernick and Flexigrass. Tabbed out in the November 2007 BNL. From “What The” by Pete Wernick and Flexigrass. NR-2007, www.drbanjo.com
Walkin’ by Lluis Gomez. Tabbed out in Sept. 2009 BNL.
Walking In The Big Country by Jake Jenkins with Karl Schifflet and the Big
Country Show. Tab in Jan. 2000. Source: "The Karl Shifflett and Big Country Show, Rebel 1752, 1999. www.rebelrecords.com File size: 268 K
Wasting My Time by Sammy Shelor and the Lonesome River Band (stream). Just banjo (mp3s as played by Janet Davis): Lead, slow; Lead, fast; Back-up for verse, slow; Back-up for verse, fast; BU for chorus, slow; BU chorus, fast; rolls and licksTab in the May ’08 issue. Recorded Source: “Head On Into Heartache” by Lonesome River Band, MH 10332. For more info go to www.lonesomeriverband.com
Wayfaring Stranger by Harold Streeter. Tab in Sept 03. Contact him at lewalt@icehouse.net. File size: 1 MB.

We Can't Be Darlings Anymore Lead, by J.D. Crowe. Tab in the July 2010 BNL. Source: “Bluegrass Album Band” by J.D. Crowe and the New South.

We Can't Be Darlings Anymore Fiddle Back-up, by J.D. Crowe. Tab in the July 2010 BNL. Source: “Bluegrass Album Band” by J.D. Crowe and the New South.

We Three Kings by Eddie Collins, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

Wearing of the Green (2-finger) as played by Chip Arnold. Tabbed out in May 2003. Contact Chip at chipa@alltel.net
Weary Days by Sammy Shelor and the Lonesome River Band (excerpt) Jan 2003 BNL Tab

Weary Lonesome Blues - banjo only by Tom Adams, Jan 2009 BNL Tab

Weary Lonesome Blues - with guitar by Tom Adams, Jan 2009 BNL Tab

We'll Meet Again Sweetheart as played by Pete Kelly. This song is by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, as played by J.D. Crowe with Jimmy Martin. Tab in the April 2003 issue. File size: 500 K.
What A Wonderful World as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the January 2007 BNL. Based on the recording by Louis Armstrong. By George David Weiss and Bob Thiele. Tom Adams: adams.tom@comcast.net
When I’m 64 as played by Jake Schepps. Stream: www.cdbaby.com/mp3lofi/schepps-03.m3u. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.

When the Angels Carry Me Home as played by Earl Scruggs, Dec 2009 BNL Tab

When You're Smiling Tab in the Jul 2005 BNL.

Whiskey Field by Chris Pandolfi. Tabbed out in the March 2004 issue. From "The Handoff," Spindrift Music, 2003. Contact him at Christopher.J.Pandolfi.01@Alum.Dartmouth.ORG
The Whistle Tune by Bela Fleck. Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. From ‘The Hidden Land” by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
Which Way to Turn by Tom Adams. Tab in June '01. File size: 1 MB

Whiskey Before Breakfast as played by Ian Perry, Oct 2009 BNL Tab

Whispering Waters - Kickoff as played by Tom Adams, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Whispering Waters - 1st Break as played by Tom Adams, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Whispering Waters - 2nd Break as played by Tom Adams, Aug 2009 BNL Tab

Whose Shoulder Will You Cry On? as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in Nov. 03, in Pete's Jimmy Martin Banjo column. 600 K.
Why Don't You Go Back to the Woods, by Ian Perry. Tab in August 2002. By Edgar Meyer, from the 1993 Sugar Hill release "Skip, Hop and Wobble," (SH 3817) File size: 640 K
Wicked Path of Sin (slow) as played by Tom Adams Up to speed (original) with Rob Baker. Tabbed out in the May 2007 BNL. Source: “Tale of a Messenger,” Rob Baker, RB 1228

Wildwood Flower as played by Jack Baker (Midi file), Sep 2009 BNL Tab

Wildwood Flower Blues by Tom Adams (third break). From the tab book "Trains are the Fastest Way to Fly: banjo tabs from the Aubry Haynie record" by Tom Adams, 2007. As tabbed out in the February 2008 issue.
Wings of Angels (slow); Ending (slow); Up to Speed (original with Rob Baker) as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the May 2007 BNL. Source: “Tale of a Messenger,” Rob Baker, RB 1228
Wired by Scott Vestal (lead, and then back-up), Tab in the June 2010 BNL. Source: “Livewire” by Scott Vestal.
Won’t Be Over You by Sammy Shelor. Tab in the April 08 issue. Banjo break. Song by Ashley Gorley, Bryan Simpson and Wazde Kirby, from “The Road with No End” by the Lonesome River Band, 2006, Mountian Home Music.  
Worried Blues as played by Harold Streeter. Harold's description of Worried Blues. Tabbed out in BNL August 83. Contact Harold at lewalt@icehouse.net

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Yankee Doodle by Eddie Collins. Tab in Feb 06 BNL
Yo Mona vocal version by Michael Hurley, Yo Mona: Ian Perry’s instrumental arrangement. Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL. For more info go www.robotwisdom.com/jorn/hurley.html
You Can’t Stop Me From Dreaming by Earl Scruggs. Tab in the March 08 issue.
You Don’t Notice Me Ignoring You by John Hartford, from "Memories of John with the John Hartford Stringband," Sep 2010 BNL Tab

You Don't Know My Mind (Kenny Ingram) as played by Pete Kelly. Tabbed in September 2004.
You Are My Flower as played by Tom Adams. Intro; Break. Tabbed out in the August 2007 BNL.
Your Love is Like a Flower as played by Eddie Collins. Tabbed out in June 2008 BNL.
Your Love is Like a Flower (backup) by J.D. Crowe

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Zzyzx by Billy Faier. Tabbed out in June 2008 BNL.

If you have requests for song files to tabs that have appeared in BNL, contact Donald Nitchie at banjonews@comcast.net