Cumberland Gap

Cumberland Gap

Cumberland Gap

Old-Time Woody Guthrie Reno & Smiley

Chords you’ll need to know

C D Em G

Chord Chart

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Demo Videos

Bluegrass demo

Bluegrass demo
Bluegrass demo

Bluegrass demo
Bluegrass demo

Bluegrass demo

Lessons & Jam-Alongs

Lesson

Lesson
Jam-Along

Jam-Along

Instrument Lessons

How to Play a "Simple" Cumberland Gap on Banjo

How to Play a "Simple" Cumberland Gap on Banjo

Banjo Ben Clark
Cumberland Gap Banjo Lesson!

Cumberland Gap Banjo Lesson!

Banjo Ben Clark
"Cumberland Gap" | 3 Versions - Beginner to Advanced BLUEGRASS Guitar lesson with TAB

"Cumberland Gap" | 3 Versions - Beginner to Advanced BLUEGRASS Guitar lesson with TAB

Brandon Johnson
How to Play Cumberland Gap // Bluegrass Banjo Lesson

How to Play Cumberland Gap // Bluegrass Banjo Lesson

Eli Gilbert Banjo
Banjo Lesson: Up The Neck on Cumberland Gap

Banjo Lesson: Up The Neck on Cumberland Gap

williamanesbitt
Learn to Play - Cumberland Gap - Bluegrass Banjo

Learn to Play - Cumberland Gap - Bluegrass Banjo

Jim Pankey
Cumberland Gap - adding to the melody - Mandolin Lesson (Advanced)

Cumberland Gap - adding to the melody - Mandolin Lesson (Advanced)

Mando Mike
Cumberland Gap - The Melody - Mandolin Lesson (Intermediate)

Cumberland Gap - The Melody - Mandolin Lesson (Intermediate)

Mando Mike
Cumberland Gap | Beginner Bluegrass Banjo Lesson With Tab

Cumberland Gap | Beginner Bluegrass Banjo Lesson With Tab

Mike Hedding

About This Song

Cumberland Gap is a traditional old-time fiddle tune with deep Appalachian roots that's been a staple of bluegrass jams for generations. With just three chords and a straightforward melody, it's one of the most accessible tunes for newer players to learn and a reliable choice at jam sessions.