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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, www.backcountry.com

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
Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone, as played by Pete Kelly. As played by Paul Craft with Jimmy Martin. Tabbed out in the August
2006 issue.
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 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.
America the Beautiful, as played by Bob Piekiel (WMP 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.
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
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. This jazzy arrangement was tabbed out by Janet Davis in July 1979. File size: 836 K.

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 Picking Girl as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the April 2007 BNL.
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. For more info contact Wayne at contact@goldtone.com
Banjos and Gourds by Eddie Collins. Tab in Sep 04 BNL
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 by Tom Adams. 3/4 time; 4/4 time. Tab in the March 08 issue.
Bela'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." Contact Jonathan at tomanjonathan@hotmail.com.
Benny's Revenge by Tom Adams
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 Ice by Matt Flinner. abbed 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.
The Biting Sow by Tom Adams
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 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, 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.
Blue Fescue by Harold Streeter. Tabbed in the Sept. 04 BNL. E-mail:lewalt@icehouse.net
Blue Moon of Kentucky by Eddie Collins
Blue Rondo a la Turk, Slow, Fast as played by Brandon Bowlds. By Dave Brubeck. Tabbed out in the June 2006 BNL.
Bluegrass Funk 101 by Jeff Blankenship and Just Bluegrass. Go to http://www.justbluegrass.com/audio.html. Part A only.
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
The Boy Who Wouldn't Hoe Corn 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
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
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.

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.
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
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
Christ Be Beside Me"(Morning Has Broken) by Harold Streeter. Tab in July 2001. File size: 1.1 MB
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
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)
(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
Country Roads, Take Me Home as played by Tom Adams. From the August 2003 issue. Contact Tom at tomadams@blazenet.net
Coventry Carol" by Bill Evans. Three-finger arrangement tabbed out in December 1999 issue (both versions). File size: 863 K
Creation #4, C minor by Rex McGee. Tab in July 2001. File size: 1.5 MB
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." File size: 822 K. Contact Angel at esquitarna@yahoo.com
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

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/
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/
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.
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
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.
Dixie House Rag by Ray Hesson. Tabbed out in the May 2006 BNL. From “Sunrise” by Ray Hesson. Song by Keith Arneson.
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 You Call My Name by Tom Adams
Do You Feel Like I Do as played by Tom Adams
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
Dueling Banjos played by Eddie Collins. Tab in May 06 BNL
Durang’s Hornpipe by Dan Levenson

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.
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.
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.
Fire On The Banjo, as played by Chris Warner. No tab. By Bobby Thompson. From Chris Warner's 1986 Webco "Pickin' and Singin'". File Size: 500 K. Chris still has LPs of this recording available, and will part with them for $10 each, including postage. Send toChris Warner, 4931 West Canal Rd., Dover PA 17315 or call 717-292-7412
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 Speed by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in BNL March 2001. MP3 contains all three breaks. File size: 1.2 MB
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
 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
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. E-mail: pskelly@mail.com, 18A
Houghton Blvd., Stony Brook, NY 11790. File size: 9400 K.
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.

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
The Grey Ghost by Bill Emerson (streaming). Tab in November 2007 BNL
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
Gold Rush by Tom Ivey. (Second Break). Tom Ivey was featured in Feb. 2001. These two breaks are both about 400 K.
Golden Wings by Eddie Collins. Tab in Sep 05 BNL. From his new album of the same name. tuneman@austin.rr.com
Gonna Travel On by Eddie Collins. Tab in Mar 08 BNL
The Grey Ghost 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.)

Hamilton County Breakdown by Almn 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.
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/
 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
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

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 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
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 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.
Imagine as played by Tom Adams. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. By John Lennon. Tom Adams: adams.tom@comcast.net
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." Contact Ryan at spacestationintegration@hotmail.com. Tab in August 2001. File size: 568 K
Irish Washerwoman as played by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue. itperry@hotmail.com
It Don't Bring You Back To Me, first break, as played by Tom Adams. Tab in Sept 03.
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

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
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. Contact Pete at pete.kelly@mac.com
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
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 Date, as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the August 2006 BNL. By Floyd Cramer. Contact Tom at tom.adams@adelphia.net
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
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)
Lonely Old Town as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Jan. 2004 issue.
Lonesome Fiddle Blues by Ian Perry. Tab in the April  08 issue.
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 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 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 of Birdland by Harold Streeter. Tab in June 1991. Song by George Shearing. Jazz. File size: 540 K

Mack the Knife by Harold Streeter. Tab in June '89. File size: 1.4 MB
Maiden’s Prayer -- Fast, as played by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the November 2005 BNL.
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
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
Melodic examples by Ian Perry. Tabbed out in the October 2007 BNL.
Midnight on the Water (two-finger) by Chip Arnold. Tabbed out in the Feb. 06 issue. Two-finger arrangement. chipa@alltel.net
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 the Mississippi and You by Harold Streeter. As tabbed out in the March 1993 BNL.
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).
Mr. Bojangles by Tom Adams. Tabbed out in the Oct. 2004 issue. tomadams@blazenet.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.
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

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
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

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. tomadams@blazenet.net
Oh Come All Ye Faithful by Ross Nickerson. Tab in the Dec. 07 issue. http://www.rossnickerson.com
Old Ebenezer Dangerfield as played by Butch Robins. Tabbed out in Oct. 2003 issue.
The Old Hen 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.
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

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.
Perpetual Motion by Béla Fleck. See and hear Bela play this tune. Tabbed out in the Sept. 2005 issue.
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. tomadams@blazenet.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. tomadams@blazenet.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
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
The Pugilist 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.

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

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. tomadams@blazenet.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 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 tomadams@blazenet.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
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.
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 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 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
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 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
Spain as played by Lluis Gomez. By Chick Corea. Tabbed out in the December 2006 BNL. Contact Lluis at lluisgomez@mac.com
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
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
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.
The Sweet Spot by Ben Freed. Tabbed out in the June 2003 issue. Contact Ben at BenFreed@aol.com. File size: 600 K
Swing That Hammer by Sammy Shelor. Tab in the April  08 issue. From the 2000 Lonesome River Band release “Talkin’ To Myself.”

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 tomadams@blazenet.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 tomadams@blazenet.net
Theme Time by Pete Kelly. Tabbed out in the Nov. 2004 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
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
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

Uncloudy Day as played by Robby Boone and Lonesome Road
Uptown Blues by Charlie Cushman and White House. Tabbed out in the March 06 issue. From “White House” on Pinecastle, 2003.

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
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 licks. Tab 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.
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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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

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 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 (backup) by J.D. Crowe
Your Love is Like a Flower as played by Eddie Collins. Tab in Jun 08 BNL

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