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Interactive piano tutorial for "Boll Weevil" by Homer & Jethro, in A major at about 91 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Boll Weevil by Homer & Jethro
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Boll Weevil" by Homer & Jethro, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · folk · bluegrass
Moodnostalgic · storytelling · gentle
Signaturetraditional bluegrass storytelling with a warm acoustic feel
A major
Key
91
BPM
2/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
D
E
E7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusInstrumental BreakVerseChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, clear and narrative, with a warm, slightly twangy timbre
acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
banjo
bright, rolling arpeggios and lead lines
upright bass
steady walking bassline anchoring the harmony
fiddle
melodic counterpoint and soaring solos
harmonica
bluesy fills and occasional melodic hooks
Album & artist
ALBUM

Barefoot Ballads (1957)

An RCA Victor album featuring the duo's trademark comic takes on popular material, with their usual mix of sharp wordplay and nimble picking. It draws on the folk and country song traditions the pair had been performing since their radio days.

All of Barefoot Ballads
Artist

Homer & Jethro

Homer and Jethro were a country music comedy duo from Knoxville, Tennessee, consisting of Henry 'Homer' Haynes on guitar and Kenneth 'Jethro' Burns on mandolin. They built their act around comic parodies of popular and country songs, with a dry wit and genuine instrumental skill that set them apart from straight novelty acts. The pair got their start on Knoxville radio in the 1930s and went on to record extensively for RCA Victor through the 1950s and 1960s.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Boll Weevil" in?

"Boll Weevil" by Homer & Jethro is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Boll Weevil"?

"Boll Weevil" plays at around 91 BPM in 2/4 time.

What chords are in "Boll Weevil"?

The core progression is A, D, E, and E7, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Boll Weevil"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, banjo, upright bass, fiddle, harmonica, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Boll Weevil"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Boll Weevil" by Homer & Jethro into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Boll Weevil" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Boll Weevil" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 91 BPM in A major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "Boll Weevil" on?

"Boll Weevil" appears on Barefoot Ballads (1957).

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