Bonnie Tammie: Mandolin Tab
Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Key of A · 120 BPM · 2/4 time · Scottish Folk · Intermediate
Chords used in this arrangement: A, D, E.
Did you know that "Tammie" is a classic Scots pet name for Thomas! The kind of affectionate nickname that shows up all over the old song tradition, so this tune is essentially named after a beloved lad, no surname needed. It's a neat little piece of the Scottish folk world where tunes carry the warmth of real people rather than grand historical events. In A major, it sits beautifully on the mandolin, and the key gives you those satisfying open strings ringing through the A and E parts. Make sure you lean into them. The melody is bouncy and singable, which is usually a sign that the tune traveled well through oral tradition, passed between fiddlers in kitchens long before anyone bothered writing it down.
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 Bonnie Tammie PDF.
Bonnie Tammie: questions and answers
What key is Bonnie Tammie in?
Bonnie Tammie is in A major. The transpose control on this page moves the tab, notation and chords to any other key.
What chords are used in Bonnie Tammie?
The chords in this arrangement are A, D, E. The chord chart on this page shows each shape and highlights the current chord as the tune plays.
How fast is Bonnie Tammie played?
This recording is at 120 BPM in 2/4 time. Use the speed control to slow it down without changing the pitch, then work back up to full tempo.
Is Bonnie Tammie a good tune for beginners?
Bonnie Tammie is rated intermediate, so it is best approached after a few beginner tunes are comfortable.
Can I download Bonnie Tammie as sheet music?
Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/bonnie-tammie.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.
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