Here’s a gospel classic, adapted to the banjo. This song will help you work on playing slow and bringing out the melody. We’ll use some different techniques on this song including triplets and three note chords to help to harmonize the melody.
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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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Here’s a beginner arrangement to the classic song When The Saints Go Marching In. This is a great song to work on adapting an open string melody to a bluegrass style solo. There’s a lot of licks and ideas in this arrangement that can be used in other simple songs!
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Here’s a classic gospel tune that will help you work on playing a melody in the forward roll style. I’ve included a verse and chorus break so you’ll have plenty to work on. This solo would work well as a kick-off or as a break within the song.
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Here’s a straight forward beginner arrangement to a classic Carter Family song. This song will help you practice playing a melody on then banjo in bluegrass style. This is a must know for any bluegrass picker!
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Here’s a beginner arrangement to practice playing Amazing Grace (Up-The-Neck). This will help you practice adapting a melody to a closed position solo that you can play in any key!
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A straight ahead roll style interpretation of this classic gospel melody. This solo will work well for a kickoff or a break. A great tune for working on your drive and practicing classic Scruggs licks.
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A straight ahead roll style interpretation of this gospel classic. Great practice for beginners looking to venture into 3/4 time. This version uses lots of variations on classic Scruggs licks to fit 3/4 time.
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