Here’s a basic bluegrass chord progression played in the Key Of D. We haven’t retuned the banjo for this lesson and we’re going to work on when to use the 5th string in the Key Of D and how to add basic backup rolls without getting in the way of the melody!
Down The Neck Rolling Backup (Key Of D) Intermediate Banjo Read More »
Here’s a short mini lesson on how to properly use a capo!
Capo Tips And Tricks Read More »
This lesson will walk you through the basics of the forward-reverse roll. Learning this roll and how to use it is critical to learning bluegrass banjo. We’ll go over the basic roll, adding scale notes, basic backup, and chord inversion practice!
Mastering The Forward-Reverse Roll Beginner Banjo Read More »
This arrangement is going to work on adding two and three note chords to this great melody. I wanted to create an arrangement that would sound good with or without accompaniment. Happy Independence Day!
America The Beautiful Intermediate Banjo Read More »
Here’s a really basic version of one of the first tunes many people learn on the banjo! We’re going to go through six different ways to play this basic melody. We’ll use a variety of slides, pinches and rolls to mix up this melody so we don’t have to play it the same way twice!
Boil Them Cabbage Down Beginner Banjo Read More »
Here’s a classic banjo tune that will help you work on your speed and creating drive with a forward roll!
Shenandoah Valley Breakdown Intermediate Banjo Read More »
Here’s a mini lesson that breaks down a classic 3/4 banjo lick!
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Here’s a lesson for the student that wants to improve their understanding of the forward roll! Often the first roll you learn, we’re going to expand our knowledge and make sure we can move all over the neck without our forward roll getting thrown off!
Mastering The Forward Roll Beginner Banjo Read More »
In this lesson we’re going to work on examining a single note melody vs. a bluegrass style solo! This is a great tune for beginners who want to work on playing in the Key of C without retuning!
She’ll Be Coming ‘Round The Mountain Beginner Banjo Read More »
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