From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Three Finger Banjo Rolls + Standard Bluegrass Ending

Do you know the 3 basic roll patterns on the banjo? This 9 minute video takes you to the limit with rolls and picking speed. You’re going to learn how to play the banjo quicker with one simple tip! I’ll also show you how to play a very standard ending and what [...]

icon for podpress  Basic Roll Patterns + Hot Ending! [9:34m]: (Member Videos - click to login)
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Cripple Creek (Up The Neck!)

icon for podpress  Cripple Creek up the neck version! [6:45m]: (Member Videos - click to login)

If you’ve been wanting to learn an “up the neck” version of Cripple Creek then here it is. This new member’s video starts on the 10th fret and works its way down the neck. You’ll have this one under your belt in just a few minutes! Enjoy.

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Make Your $0.99 Banjo Song Sound Like a Million Bucks!

Definition
Playing a break without definition is like taking a trip without a map. If you decide to travel without knowing where you’re going then you could virtually end up anywhere.
Playing the banjo without definition in your playing will confuse your listeners. Here’s how it breaks down. You define your playing [...]

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Chords for Beginning Banjo Players!

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This week we’re going to dive into some chords for beginning banjo players.
If you’re new to the banjo and not quite sure how to make those chords or even what to do with them after you’ve twisted your fingers into the right position then you won’t want to miss this video lesson. [...]

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