Archive for the 'Banjo' Category

Single String Chromatic Exercises

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

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This video demonstrates single string style picking using the standard three finger Scruggs approach on the five string banjo. The fundamental right hand pattern starts with the thumb and alternates with the index finger to simulate the up and down stroke […]

Ground Speed in Slow-Motion

Monday, January 1st, 2007

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Ground Speed……..Arguably one of the coolest banjo-tunes ever.
Here it is, as slow as I can play it.

Exploring Backup With Cripple Creek

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

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Cripple Creek is usually one of the first songs aspiring banjo players learn the melody to so I figure it’s a good place to start looking at some backup concepts.
This video demonstrates walking bass notes, vamp chords, fill licks and chord […]

Banjo Crash Course

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

Here is a crash course in Scruggs style banjo playing. Below are the fundamental building blocks that will get you up and running in no time. All of the examples that follow are played on a five string banjo in standard G tuning using two metal finger-picks and one plastic thumb pick. If you’re unfamiliar […]