Brides a Bonnie Thing: Mandolin Tab
Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Key of A · 120 BPM · 6/8 time · Celtic Folk · Beginner
Also known as Bride's a Bonnie Thing, Da Bride's a Bonnie Ting.
Chords used in this arrangement: A, E, B.
This one's got some real history behind it. It turns out "Bride's a Bonnie Thing" is an old Scottish tune that shows up as far back as the McFarlane Manuscript around 1741, and the Shetland Islands latched onto it so tightly that up there it became known simply as "Da Bride's a Bonnie Ting", which was a proper wedding march, played slow and stately with open drones ringing under the melody. Enjoy this mandolin tab for Bride's a Bonnie Thing!
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 Brides a Bonnie Thing PDF.
Brides a Bonnie Thing: questions and answers
What key is Brides a Bonnie Thing in?
Brides a Bonnie Thing 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 Brides a Bonnie Thing?
The chords in this arrangement are A, E, B. The chord chart on this page shows each shape and highlights the current chord as the tune plays.
How fast is Brides a Bonnie Thing played?
This recording is at 120 BPM in 6/8 time. Use the speed control to slow it down without changing the pitch, then work back up to full tempo.
Is Brides a Bonnie Thing a good tune for beginners?
Yes. Brides a Bonnie Thing is rated beginner, so it suits players who are still learning their first tunes.
Can I download Brides a Bonnie Thing as sheet music?
Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/brides-a-bonnie-thing.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.
Is Brides a Bonnie Thing known by any other names?
Yes. It is also called Bride's a Bonnie Thing, Da Bride's a Bonnie Ting. The same melody often travels under several titles in different regions and collections.
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