Black Betty

By: Ram Jam

Original Artist: 
Lead Belly
As Covered by:
Ram Jam
Release Date:
1977
TITLE:
Black Betty
Tuning:
Standard

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Black Betty Free Lesson Video

Couple of notes about the song!  Some tabs show that there is a B5 during the verse.  I’m hearing a minor 7th in the studio mix, like I have tabbed.  Live, I’ve seen him play the first first with a B5 power chord and in the second verse, the minor 7th.  However you approach it is totally cool.  Personally I’m digging the Bm7.  It will sound cool either way because the second guitar is playing the minor 7th an octave higher.

Don’t let the changing time signatures bother you.  That’s just how it worked out when I mapped out the song.  Did they think this stuff out?  Probably not.

Fun tune.  Is it a much needed tab.  I believe so! 

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Backing Track Video

Here is the backing track video for Black Betty, with my main rhythm and solo tracks removed. This will make it easier to jam along with the Lead Belly cover recording lesson, and still be allow you to read the guitar tab. For even more control, check out the Black Betty isolated tracks below. 

Black Betty was recorded in Standard tuning.
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Tone Screenshots

Here are some of my screenshots, so that you can see exactly how I achieved my Black Betty guitar tones. I matching the solo and rhythm section tones from the Lead Belly recording as closely as possible. Patrons can reach out with any tone questions you may have.

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Isolated TRACKS (mp3)

Here are the drums, bass and other background tracks to jam along to Black Betty. I've also included all of my isolated guitar tracks in case you really want to hear what's going on. Isolated tracks are normally very difficult to find online, and can be very helpful in cracking a difficult solo tab.
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