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Big Mon

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Bill Monroe · Key of C · 4/4 time

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Key

C

Tempo

152 BPM

Speed

Fast

Tuning

Standard

About This Tune

A driving Monroe instrumental that combines long scalar runs with punchy rhythmic accents.

History & Background

Composed by Bill Monroe, Big Mon is a hallmark tune in modern bluegrass repertoire. Flatpickers study it for control at high tempo, precise string crossing, and the ability to keep melody lines clear over a hard-driving groove.

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Quick Reference
Difficulty
advanced
Key
C
Tempo
Fast (152 BPM)
Time Signature
4/4
Tuning
Standard