
You'll understand why melodic style came about, what problems it seeks to solve.
Explore two rules for melodic banjo style: don't hit the same string twice and use as many open strings as possible. These rules guide scales, with exceptions in complex keys.
This video will show you how to play the G Major Scale Ascending.
How to play your C Major scale Ascending, this involves Fretting the FIFTH STRING!
Master the C major scale descending on banjo using the twisted finger position and the five-one-two right-hand pattern, with precise fret placements on the fifth, first, and second strings.
Master the d major ascending scale on banjo, learn the note sequence d, e, f sharp, g, a, b, c sharp, and apply open-string thumb-index fingering.
Learn the d major scale descending on the banjo with precise fingerings, from open strings to the seventh fret on the fourth string, to produce a smooth melodic line.
Explore a melodic lick in G for G chord tunes like Cripple Creek, using a D–E–D–C–B pattern and a roll finish that ends on the open first string.
Learn a c melodic lick built from the c major scale that fits over a c chord, featuring a fifth fret third string start, and a c-b-c-d-e-d-c pattern.
Explore the major scale in thirds on banjo, using the G major scale and third-interval patterns, with right-hand fingerings across strings and fret positions.
In this course, we begin by discussing what melodic style banjo is, how it developed and why it developed?
Melodic style banjo was largely developed to play more melody notes. Banjoists began experimenting with the technique to play fiddle tunes and classical type material on the instrument.
This style was made famous by artists such as Bill Keith, Bobby Thompson, and today, artists such as Bela Fleck widely use this technique.
Next, you will learn how to play your G, C, and D major scales in the Melodic style banjo.
I also cover a few basic melodic licks that you can insert into the song "Cripple Creek." These licks fit your G and C chords.
Lastly, I teach some scale exercises to further develop your flexibility with the technique. Part of these techniques include playing the scale in 3rds and different groupings.
By the time you are done with the course, you will have a good introduction to the style and be equipped to play in the 5th to 7th fret area of the banjo using melodic style.
NO TABLATURE IS USED IN THIS COURSE, demonstrations are done visually with frets/strings appearing onscreen. The name of the notes are also used throughout the video, as part of the goal should be to learn the neck of the instrument.
PREREQUISITES: Not for pure beginners. Should understand what notes are in which scales (Key Signature-Music Theory)