Hawkins Rag: Mandolin Tab
Mandolin tab and sheet music with synced audio · Ted Hawkins · Key of C · 120 BPM · 4/4 time · Old-timey · Intermediate
Chords used in this arrangement: C, D, G, F, A7, A.
Hawkins Rag was written by a mandolin player, not a fiddler, which is a little unusual for an old-timey tune. Ted Hawkins was a north Georgia mandolinist who ran with the Skillet Lickers, one of the most celebrated string bands of the 1920s and '30s, and when the band cut this rag in March 1934, the lineup included the legendary Gid Tanner and guitarist Riley Puckett. The fact that a mandolin tune went on to become a fiddle staple is a nice full-circle moment for you learning it back on the instrument it was born on. It sits in C and has that bouncy, syncopated rag feel throughout.
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 Hawkins Rag PDF.
Hawkins Rag: questions and answers
What key is Hawkins Rag in?
Hawkins Rag is in C major. The transpose control on this page moves the tab, notation and chords to any other key.
What chords are used in Hawkins Rag?
The chords in this arrangement are C, D, G, F, A7, A. The chord chart on this page shows each shape and highlights the current chord as the tune plays.
How fast is Hawkins Rag played?
This recording is at 120 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 Hawkins Rag a good tune for beginners?
Hawkins Rag is rated intermediate, so it is best approached after a few beginner tunes are comfortable.
Can I download Hawkins Rag as sheet music?
Yes. A printable PDF with the mandolin tab and standard notation is free at /tab/hawkins-rag.pdf, and there is a download button on this page.
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