Here’s a great old song, originally written in 1876, adapted for the banjo. This is a great song to practice bringing out the melody and learning to use harmonics. This is one of those songs that sounds great played fast or slow so I’ve included four different speeds for practice.
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This intermediate version is perfect for the banjo picker who has learned a beginner version to this song and wants more! I’ve included two solos that stray a little further away from the melody and incorporate some bluesy banjo licks. Combine these solos with your beginner version and you’ll have dozens of ways to play
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The song made famous in the movie “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” This song helped a resurgence in the popularity of bluegrass music and brought the banjo to a whole new generation of people. This is a must know tune for any bluegrass jammer so I’ve compiled a beginner version that will work as a
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Here’s a tab to help you work on playing down the neck rolling backup over a basic bluegrass chord progression. This will help you work on basic rolls, adding licks, and walking between the chords without getting in the way of the vocalist or soloist!
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A banjo arrangement of this classic Carter family tune. Adapted to the Key of G for banjo. Here’s a great example of playing a melody with classic Scruggs licks. This tune will help you learn to transition up the neck and back down again. This is a great tune to learn after you’ve tackled some
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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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Here’s three basic versions of this must know banjo tune. These will help you work on playing simple variations on a common melody. This is also a great tune to work on your pull-offs and your speed!
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Here’s a classic fiddle tune that will help you work on your scale patterns and transitioning around the neck. The B part of this tune is played over the relative minor (Em) chord and is common in many fiddle tunes.
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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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