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 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!
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Here’s a straight ahead version of the melody to work on playing tremolo and pull-offs. Included is a down-the-neck and up-the-neck solo so you can practice playing the melody in two octaves!
Amazing Grace Beginner Mandolin Read More »
Here’s two beginner solos to the classic bluegrass tune Nine Pound Hammer. The first one solo will help you learn the melody and practice up-and-down picking. The second solo will help you work on adapting a solo to the bluegrass mandolin style!
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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.
Whiskey Before Breakfast Intermediate Banjo Read More »
Here’s a great old song to work on adapting a slower tune to the banjo. This song will help you practice playing in a minor key and give you some great roll practice staying away from your 5th string. This song has been done by lots of artists over the years so it’s a great
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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 beginner arrangement to this classic holiday tune. This tab will help you practice adding pinches to the melody and filling out the arrangement with rolls!
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Here’s a straight forward adaption of this great holiday melody. This song will help you practice transitioning around the neck and playing a slow tune on the banjo!
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