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Turkey in the Straw with the band
Guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo, in the key of G — no login, right here in your browser. Open it in Jam Trainer to change the key or slow it down.
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A Part ×2
B Part ×2
The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.
About the tune
Turkey in the Straw is one of the most recognizable tunes in American folk music, dating to the early 19th century. Almost everyone knows the melody, which makes it a fun, low-pressure tune to bring to a jam.
In G, it moves through an A part and a B part over G, C, and D — a friendly progression for practicing your backup and your first breaks.