Angeline The Baker Intermediate Banjo
Here’s a solo for the classic tune Angeline The Baker. We’re going to work on playing in the key of D without retuning!
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D Major
Down The Neck Rolling Backup (Key Of D) Intermediate Banjo
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!
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Bluesy Banjo Backup In D
Here’s another mini lesson to help you work on playing bluesy backup in the key of D. We’ll work on some chords and some notes that you can use to create licks in this style.
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Whiskey Before Breakfast Intermediate Banjo
Another fiddle tune in the Key of D without a capo. This song will help you practice moving around the neck and playing a fiddle melody on the banjo. I’ve included my recommended left and right hand fingerings. I’ve also included an alternate A part that I’ve heard played on the fiddle.
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Liberty Intermediate Banjo
Here’s a great old-time tune in the key of D. This tune will is played in melodic style and will help you practice transitioning around the neck. The B part will happen you practice your single string accuracy.
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Forked Deer Intermediate Banjo
As a banjo player, I’m always looking for more ideas that work well in the Key of D! If you’re like me, then this is a great song for you. This song could work well for an intermediate player trying to learn some new ideas or a more advanced player trying to work on their
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Down To The River To Pray Intermediate Banjo
Here’s a banjo arrangement to a classic gospel tune. This tune was heard in the movie Oh Brother Where Art Thou and has a great melody. This arrangement works out of C-tuning and uses some single string techniques to bring out the melody.
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Cuckoo’s Nest Intermediate Banjo
Here’s a banjo arrangement of a classic and unique fiddle tune. With it’s unique chord pattern, this tune will get your fingers moving in some new directions and is a great tune to work on your backup. I’ve included an alternate A part that will give you more variations on this tune and some extra
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Saint Anne’s Reel Intermediate Banjo
Here is another note for note fiddle interpretation. This arrangement is a great workout in the Key of D without a capo. This arrangement will help you practice transitioning between down the neck and up the neck. Watch the left and right hand fingerings closely!
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Whiskey Before Breakfast Beginner Mandolin
A straight ahead arrangement of a great traditional fiddle tune. This tune sounds great played fast or slow. This will help you practice changing between chords in the Key of D. Included are additional A and B part variations to give you a bunch of new ways to play the tune!
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