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Daryl,
Good question. A capo can sometimes make it easier to play in other keys, but no, it’s not necessary to use a capo to play in other keys.
In the other two keys (C and D) we can also use open chords (C, F, G, D, A, etc)… so it’s still pretty easy to play in these keys without a capo.
Start working through version two and if you run into any other issues let me know.
– Mike
Yes you can use Soundslice to adjust the speed of the tracks.
Pick either the video or either audio file in Soundslice and you can adjust the speed to whatever you’d like.
If you have any other questions let me know.
– Mike
No, almost every version I checked out of this song was different.
The Garcia/Grisman only uses 1 measure of D the first time so if you want to make the break match their version remove measure 6 and measure 24 and it will work with their version.
– Mike
I would suggest focusing on the finger patterns and not what specific strings you’re playing.
It will be a lot less to remember.
So if you’re doing T, I, M, T, I, M, T, M for example (Forward Roll), whatever strings you play think of that as the same roll.
I also recommend keeping the left hand super simple if you’re working on some new right hand rolls.
Good luck and keep picking.
Best,
MikeThanks for your question.
When you move up to the next pattern, the root note isn’t actually changing, that’s where you might be getting confused.
All you’re doing is starting on a different note of the scale.
So instead of going 1,2,3,5,6,1 (position 1) you’re going 2,3, 5, 6, 1, 2 (position 2), etc….
If you want to play the same idea with the A note being the root, you’d need to start with position 1 on the A so then you’re playing the A major pentatonic scale.
If you have any other questions let me know. Hope this makes sense.
– Mike
Ok thanks for letting me know.
You may want to make sure you’ve got the latest version of the internet browser on the computer that’s not working.
It’s possible you’ve got an outdated version of the browser which is why it’s not working on that computer.
Mike
Sorry it was giving you trouble.
Can you be more specific? Are you getting an error of some kind?
I’ve tried the site with a few different devices and browsers and can’t seem to recreate the issue you’re describing.
Do you have another device like a phone or iPad you can test?
That way we can figure out if it’s an issue related to your specific computer.
Let me know and I can investigate further. Thanks.
– Mike
Sure. Here’s the link.
https://mikeheddingmusic.com/lessons/man-of-constant-sorrow-beginner-banjo/
I hope you find the lesson helpful.
– Mike
Sorry I don’t have the backup part I played tabbed out as that’s almost never played the same way twice.
I break down the techniques I used to play backup in the backup video that’s included with the lesson.
I break down how to play the solo which has the tab in the other videos.
Best,
MikeWhich part doesn’t sound the same to you? Are you sure you’re listening to the same version as the tab you’re looking at since there’s multiple versions of this song?
The tab is just for the lead part for this song.
Is your nail on your middle finger long? If your nail is too long, it will make doing that C chord very difficult.
If not, it’s most likely just the angle of your hand. I’d recommend starting the C with just your first and third finger and once you get that sounding clear try adding your second finger without changing the position of your hand.
– Mike
That’s the classic Foggy Mountain Roll so that’s why I did it that way.
The way you’re playing it would also work just fine too.
Mike
This song is tricky because the words are very stretched out.
Here’s an image with the first verse above so you can see how the melody and lyrics fit together.
