Slow instrumental tunes sit at the quieter end of the bluegrass and old-time repertoire — air-like fiddle tunes, slow-tempo waltzes, contemplative pieces that contrast with the breakdowns and reels. They get pulled out late at jams, in slow-jam circles, and as breathers between hotter material. Fifty-three tunes tagged with tempos at or below 110 BPM.

Each tune’s page on Picker’s Guide has chord charts, recordings, and notes on arrangements.