
The students will have a clear idea of what they will learn in this banjo course
The students will be able to tune their banjo so they can easily follow along with the course
the students will know the parts of their banjo and how they function
The students will know how to put on their finger picks and how to use them
The students will know how to play G,C and D7 chords
You will learn the first picking pattern the single note pinch explained note for note
You will learn how to combine the single note pinch with G,C and D7 chords
The student will be able to play this version of Boil Them Cabbage Down with the single note pinch pattern
The Student will be able to play this version of Goodnight ladies with the single note pinch
You will learn the Square roll pattern note for note. I will be used in the upcoming tune
You will learn the left hand techniques to play a slide we will use in the next tune
You will learn the classic fiddle tune Boil them Cabbage down using the Square roll explained note for note
Rolls used to play a waltz
You will learn the forward reverse roll we will use in the next tune note for note
You will learn multiple ways to play hammer ons
You will learn the classic folk tune Goodnight Ladies using the Forward reverse roll
Melodic Cripple Creek Using Forward Reverse Roll
you will learn a specific pattern for the forward roll note for note
We will learn how to apply the forward roll with G,C and D7 chord
This is a great classic folk song we will learn. It has a generic Chord progression and is similar to many Bluegrass standards. I explain note for note
Students will understand how to mix and improvise with roll the roll patterns they have learned
We will learn the G scale on the 3rd string and apply roll patterns to it. You will learn how to improvise with it and play melodies
This is one of the great fiddle/Banjo tunes you will learn. I will explain it note for note
You will learn the classic fiddle tune Blackberry Blossom using a mixture of rolls taught note for note
I will play through the tune at a modest tempo so you can play along. I play through it 2 times
I will play through the tune at a modest tempo so you can play along. I play it 2 times through
I will play it 2 times through at a modest tempo so you can jam along
I will play through the tune 2 times at a modest tempo so you can jam along
Description
BEGINNER 5 STRING BANJO:
-You will learn from the ground up!
-Basic Rolls
-Essential Chords played in most tunes
- You will learn standard songs played at most jam sessions
-Learn left hand techniques including Slides and Hammer ons
-Put it all into practice by playing along with jam tracks
-2007 RockyGrass Banjo Champion
-2007 Telluride and RockyGrass band contest winner
Requirements:
- 5 String Banjo
-2 metal finger picks and a thumb pick
-Regular Practice
Why take this Course?
- Having a solid foundation and a good teacher are essential for success on any instrument. I have had the opportunity to play and Study with the best musicians in the world and it’s my passion to pass the things I have learned onto others. Bluegrass banjo is a great form of expression and a great Traditional Art form!
Who is this course for?
-Anyone wanting to learn 5 String Banjo
-All ages welcome