Chinese Breakdown: Mandolin Tab
Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Dixie String Band · Key of D · 120 BPM · 2/4 time · Old-timey · Intermediate
Chords used in this arrangement: D, A7, G, D7.
Free mandolin tab, sheet music and chord chart for Chinese Breakdown by Dixie String Band (key of D, old-timey, 120 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 Chinese Breakdown PDF.
Chinese Breakdown: questions and answers
What key is Chinese Breakdown in?
Chinese Breakdown is in D major. The transpose control on this page moves the tab, notation and chords to any other key.
What chords are used in Chinese Breakdown?
The chords in this arrangement are D, A7, G, D7. The chord chart on this page shows each shape and highlights the current chord as the tune plays.
How fast is Chinese Breakdown 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 Chinese Breakdown a good tune for beginners?
Chinese Breakdown is rated intermediate, so it is best approached after a few beginner tunes are comfortable.
Can I download Chinese Breakdown as sheet music?
Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/chinese-breakdown.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.
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