Video Banjo Lessons: Episodes
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Today’s lesson is Old Joe Clark. This first video takes you right in to the “a” part of the song. We’ll go over the pull-off lick on the first string and go over the pinch Kick off.
There are some real cool licks in this tune. If you’re not a member [...]
Today we’re going to jump into a fun bluesy lick on the banjo. If you’re an absolute beginner watch the video and see what you think.
I would encourage you to take a stab at it. See if you can get through the notes. If you do, you’ll end up [...]
There seems to be a common theme with new pickers not wanting to relax their right hand while picking the banjo.
Stop stretching so much
This can be corrected very quickly. New pickers tend to keep their right hand perfectly still while reaching or stretching for the strings with their fingers. It’s ...
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Learning to read tablature will open up a new world to your banjo playing. If you’ve never really grasped the concept of reading from tablature stay tuned for our “how to read tabs” video. I’m getting ready to record a screen shot video of some banjo tab in tabledit software.
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If you’ve always wanted to know how to play dueling banjos then here it is! I’m going to dive into a 3 part lesson on how to play this song from beginning to end.
We’ll discover some really cool licks in this one! The first lesson above goes into detail about how [...]
Check out this cool way to kick off Foggy Mountain or most any other bluegrass tune. If you listen closely you’ll dicsover the little trick to getting a clear traditional kick off with this popular lick.
Check out this new video of where I get tablature books, banjo dvds, fret wire, music, and banjo news. This is a screenshot video of me going through my favorite web sites revealling all of the cool banjo hide-outs. Have fun!
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Today we’re going do look at some standard banjo kick-offs. If your new to the banjo this will be a great podcast to soak up. These kicks are used in many many bluegrass songs. This pocast features the basic kick-offs. I’ll be putting up a pocast very soon with the more [...]
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Find out what Ryan recommends when it comes to learning how to play the banjo.
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1. Make sure the front part of the strap goes around the heel of the neck which will hold your banjo in place.
2. Thread the banjo strap behind the tailpiece to ensure that there is no undue pressure on the tailpiece.
2. Check your attachment points often!
Thanks Craig for the great question,
Ryan