Embark on a comprehensive 2.5-hour journey into the world of bluegrass banjo with this beginner-friendly tutorial series. Master essential techniques from the ground up, starting with proper hand positioning and basic rolls. Progress through various chord formations, including D7 and C, while learning to apply rolls effectively. Explore popular bluegrass tunes like "Worried Man Blues," "Eight More Miles To Louisville," and "Foggy Mountain Breakdown." Develop crucial skills such as backup playing, lick creation, and break composition. Dive into more advanced concepts like minor chords, melodic banjo style, and the G blues scale. By the end of the course, tackle iconic pieces like "Dueling Banjos" and "Goldrush," equipping yourself with a solid foundation in bluegrass banjo playing.
Overview
Syllabus
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 01 - For absolute beginners.
Beginning Bluegrass banjo - Lesson 02 - The Picking hand.
Beginning Bluegrass banjo - Lesson 03 - A Basic Roll.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 04 - Speeding Up the Forward /Backward Roll.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 05 - The alternating thumb roll.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 05a - About Strings and Tablature.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 06 - The D7 chord.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 07 - Rolls over the D7 chord.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 08 - The C chord - how to play and practice.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 09 - Some practice tips.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 10 - Rolls over chords.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 11 - Introduction to Worried Man Blues.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 12 - A simple version of Worried Man Blues using only one 'Roll'.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 13 - An introduction to the tune Eight More Miles To Louisville.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 14 - Simple arrangement of Eight More Miles To Louisville.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 15 - The Foggy Mt Breakdown roll.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 16 - Some basic licks.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 17 - Skip to My Lou.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 18 - Some more Roll Patterns.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 19 - A simple version of Rolling In My Sweet Baby's Arms.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 20 - Basic Backup.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 21 - The Classic G Lick.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 22 - Some Useful Licks.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 23 - A simple version of 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken'.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 24 - Variations of the forward backward roll.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 25 - Major Chords.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 26 - A simple break to Blue Ridge Cabin Home.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 27 - Minor Chords.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 28 - Four ways to end a break.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 29 - How to create a break - 'Little Maggie'.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 30 - Bury Me Beneath The Willow.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 31 - How to play The Tennessee Waltz.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 32 - How to play Foggy Mt Breakdown.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 33 - Blackberry Blossom.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson 34 - How to Play Foggy Mt Breakdown Part 2.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson 35 - How to play Cripple Creek.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson 36 - How to play Cripple Creek Backup.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson 37 - Introduction to Melodic Banjo.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson 38 - Bill Cheatham.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson 39 - How to Play Dueling Banjos.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson 40 - How to Play Goldrush on the banjo.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - The G Blues Scale.
Beginning Bluegrass Banjo - Some nifty blues licks.
Taught by
markwardle
