This notation is pretty simple; dark circles mean covered holes; empty circles mean uncovered holes; a '+' below means to blow harder to get the upper octave; a '#' below means this note is too low for the whistle chosen and you'll have to fake it :) The author of this program always plays accidentals by closing holes, so you'll never see half-covered holes.
When I was starting, I found notation like this to be very helpful, and I know plenty of people who have trouble reading music who find this notation easier. Good luck!
![[GIF Score]](/wscores/ALABOUND-C.gif)
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(Choose a whistle key:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Ab
Bb
Cb
Db
Eb
Fb
Gb
A#
B#
C#
D#
E#
F#
G#)
Dulcimer tab
for this song is also available
Alabama Bound I'm Alabama bound I'm Alabama bound And if the train don't stop and turn around I'm Alabama bound Oh, don't you leave me here (2x) But if you mus go anyhow Just leave a dime for beer. Oh don't you be like me (2x) Drink your good sweet cherry wine And let that whiskey be. Well your hair don't curve And your eyes ain't blue Well if you don't want me, Polly Ann Well I don't want you. Recorded by Leadbelly RG apr97
Thanks to Mudcat for the Digital Tradition!
