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Eric Beaty's
Bluegrass Guitar Tablature
Welcome to the official Tablature page of Bluegrass Guitar Essentials creator Eric Beaty.
Here, you will find original tabs created—and occasionally commissioned—by Eric himself.
All tab packages include PDF, MP3, and Guitar Pro GPX files to help you more fully comprehend the material.
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Tony Rice Style Descending Lick
Guitar Licks
In this tab pack, created by special request, I'll share with you a cool descending pattern made popular by the legendary guitarist Tony Rice!
Along with the standard descending style lick he uses, I'll show you the actual lick I created inspired by it. This is a tricky one, so I've included
special sections to help you practice, practice, practice.
Don't get discouraged if it takes a while to master; just keep plugging away at it. And don't forget to pay attention to the RIGHT HAND!
ITSO "Heaven Will Be Worth The Journey"
Guitar Solo
Of all the Bluegrass guitar solos I've written, this is one of my all-time favorites. It's snappy, it has sass, and it screams Bluegrass!
ITSO (In the style of) "Heaven Will Be Worth The Journey" is a solo I created for the song of the same name with the Gilbert Family.
Within this song, you'll find loads of licks (and a couple of cool arpeggios based around my Bluegrass Guitarpeggios course) in the chord shapes of D, G, and A. The open strings will serve as a way to disconnect from one area of the fretboard to the next as you move away from the more beginner fret areas (the first 5 frets).
In addition to the included resources below, I've included a metronome version of the solo (mp3) so you'll be able to follow along without any trouble.
Advanced Bluegrass Course
Bluegrass Guitarpeggios!
Ashokan Farewell
Guitar Solo & Arpeggios
This one's on me! That's right, just click the "Get the Tabs" button and to be taken directly to the download page.
This video and tab pack excerpt from my new course, Bluegrass Guitarpeggios, contains my rendition of "Ashokan Farewell" by original composer Jay Ungar.
As a special bonus, I've included not only the PDF file but all the audio files (.mp3) from the tabs and the Guitar Pro 7 file (.gp) in this package—absolutely FREE!
Angeline the Baker
Guitar Solos
The newest tab pack from my Bluegrass Guitarpeggios course includes not one but two fully transcribed solos—a Basic and an Intermediate version of the popular peppy fiddle tune "Angeline the Baker."
In addition, if you're used to playing most fiddle tunes in a G-shape, this song will challenge you to explore other areas of the fretboard within the key of D.
This tab pack is a great introduction to my brand new course, Bluegrass Guitarpeggios. If you're interested in checking out the full course, scroll below to see more.
Bluer Shade of Green
Guitar Arpeggios & Solo
This tab pack includes a bonus track from the original Bluer Shade of Green album by Wilder Mountain, a Bluegrass band I used to play with years ago.
In addition to the arpeggio I discuss in the video—inspired by Bryan Sutton's performance of his song "Decision at Glady Fork," as well as a bonus transcription of the full solo I performed on the track.
This tab pack is a great introduction to my brand new course, Bluegrass Guitarpeggios. If you're interested in checking out the full course, scroll below to see more.
Three Easy Bluegrass Licks
Guitar Licks
In this package—based on my all-time most-watched YouTube video—I'll show you 3 Easy Bluegrass Licks just about anybody can learn to play.
To celebrate this milestone moment in my musical career, I've decided to make this first package in my long line of upcoming tabs absolutely free! Just click the "Get the Tabs" button, then click "Download Now," and enter your best email address to download it instantly!
Note: This is part of a larger course, seen below.
G Run Variations
Guitar Licks
In this tab package, I'll go over the licks I introduced in one of my popular YouTube videos of the same name (left).
You'll learn six different variations on the ever-popular G Run, a lick that's instantly recognized by Bluegrass flat pickers everywhere and made popular by Bluegrass Legend Lester Flatt.
Included in the tabs are various rhythm/strumming practice sessions, which will give you a better sense of where to place these licks in your playing.
Note: This is part of a larger course, seen below
The Story:
Beginner Bluegrass Guitar was created for the guitarist who has been playing for 6 months to a year or longer and who wants to transition from just playing ordinary chords to learning how to play Bluegrass licks, fiddle tunes, and solos.
Problem
You've been playing guitar for some time but don't feel satisfied with simply playing "Campfire Songs."
Solution
Beginner Bluegrass Guitar will help you learn simple ways to incorporate introductory flat-picking techniques into your playing.
Easy Lead Playing in G
Guitar Licks
This is my most extensive tab pack to date, with around 4 pages of licks, shapes, and phrases, you'll learn the fundamentals of Easy Lead Playing in the key of G! (Video to the left.)
Since the tabs are so extensive, I've decided to include a metronome count in the audio file so you can keep track of where the beat falls in each section.
As always, I've also included the Guitar Pro and PDF files so you can practice and replay each section til your heart's content!
(Note: If some of the later phrases seem a bit difficult at first, just keep practicing the basic shapes and the phrases surrounding them before trying the more difficult ones.)
I'm Gonna Be Movin',
I'll Fly Away, etc., Pt. 1
Intro-Outro-Turnaround
If you like songs like "I'm Gonna Be Movin'," "I'll Fly Away," and songs with similar chord progressions, this Intro, Outro, & Turnaround is just what you've been looking for.
I'm Gonna Be Movin',
I'll Fly Away, etc., Pt. 2
Guitar Solo
Similar to the Intro, Outro, & Turnaround tabs above, this tab package features the full-length Solo for songs like "I'm Gonna Be Movin'," "I'll Fly Away," and songs with similar chord progressions.
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Bluegrass Guitarpeggios, great for Intermediate/Advanced players.
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