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Ultimate Guitar
World's largest collection of guitar tabs, chords, and lessons. Essential for any guitarist.
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Extensive songbooks for ukulele, guitar, and more. Great for group sing-alongs.
Visit OzBcoz SongbooksUkulele Wednesdays Songbook
Popular ukulele songbook perfect for group jams and sing-alongs.
Visit Ukulele WednesdaysThe Session
The definitive resource for traditional Irish music with thousands of tunes and recordings.
Visit The SessionMandolin Cafe
Community hub with forums, lessons, and a deep library of mandolin-friendly bluegrass tunes.
Visit Mandolin CafeTraditional Tune Archive
Comprehensive database of traditional tunes with ABC notation and historical notes.
Visit Traditional Tune ArchiveJC's Tunefinder
Search for ABC notation tunes from a massive database. Great for folk musicians.
Visit JC's TunefinderFolk Tune Finder
Search folk tunes by name, key, or instrument with detailed information.
Visit Folk Tune FinderVashon Celtic Tunes
Curated Irish and Celtic session sets with ABC, chord suggestions, and recordings.
Visit Vashon Celtic TunesPolitical Folk Music
Folk music with political messages and historical context.
Visit Political Folk MusicOkee Dokee Music
Family-friendly music and song resources perfect for all-ages jams.
Visit Okee Dokee MusicTrad Chords
Chord charts and progressions tailored for traditional Irish and Celtic repertoire.
Visit Trad ChordsFiddle Hangout
Forums, lessons, and tune swaps for fiddlers digging into old-time, bluegrass, and Celtic styles.
Visit Fiddle HangoutMandolin Hangout
Sister community to Banjo and Fiddle Hangout with tabs, recordings, and forums focused on mandolin.
Visit Mandolin HangoutNigel Gatherer's Tune Index
Scottish-focused repertoire, historical notes, and curated tune sets compiled by Nigel Gatherer.
Visit Nigel GathererGeorgia Pick & Bow
Non-profit offering traditional roots music education, camps, and jam resources for young musicians.
Visit Georgia Pick & Bow