Bittersweet Reel: Mandolin Tab

Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Chris Thile · Key of D · 100 BPM · 4/4 time · Newgrass · Advanced

Free mandolin tab, sheet music and chord chart for Bittersweet Reel by Chris Thile (key of D, newgrass, 100 BPM). Plays in sync with audio, with transpose and slow-down practice tools.

This page includes mandolin tablature, standard music notation, and a chord chart, printable as PDF and playable in sync with the original recording. Change the key, slow the tempo down, and loop the bars you want to practise. Download the Bittersweet Reel PDF.

Bittersweet Reel: questions and answers

What key is Bittersweet Reel in?

Bittersweet Reel is in D major. The transpose control on this page moves the tab, notation and chords to any other key.

How fast is Bittersweet Reel played?

This recording is at 100 BPM in 4/4 time. Use the speed control to slow it down without changing the pitch, then work back up to full tempo.

Is Bittersweet Reel a good tune for beginners?

Bittersweet Reel is rated advanced, so it is best approached after a few beginner tunes are comfortable.

Can I download Bittersweet Reel as sheet music?

Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/bittersweet-reel.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.

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