You’ve been asking for it so here it is! This is part 1 to Dueling banjos. I go completely through how to play this great tune. Click the video to get started.
This is a more advanced lesson but basic enough that a beginner will learn a lot from it.
This one is FREE for a limited time!
This one is FREE for a limited time!
Learn how to play Worried Man Blues on the banjo. This little tune will walk you through the G, C, and D chord. It’s a great song to learn some of the very basic licks.
For our beginner version we will only use the forward/reverse roll.
Enjoy!
Ryan
Ok, here’s my version of Pike County Breakdown. It’s a bit different than the original. I think you’ll like it. Mainly I have added one of my favorite endings into the lesson.
You can use this ending in a lot of different tunes. It’s a great one to learn. Have fun!
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Welcome to Cripple Creek! Have you been looking for a crowd pleaser? This tune will get your fans moving. This is the first lesson in our Cripple Creek series. There will be more to come, even an up the neck version.
Enjoy!
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Here is one of my favorite tunes, Big Spike Hammer. This banjo lesson will only be available for FREE for a limited time. I’ve always enjoyed watching Ron Block pick this tune.
In this lesson you’ll learn a cool pull-off taking you from the “G” chord to an “E minor”. Then you’ll learn which not to add to lead you from the E to a C. This is a fun lesson. Be prepared to learn a hard driving banjo break.
Watch closely and you’ll learn some powerful banjo playing secrets, like how to bend the 4th string to add flavor to your break.
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Part 2! Here’s the “B” part of Shucking the Corn on the Banjo.
Shucking the Corn is one of my favorite banjo songs and always will be. I hope you enjoy my version of the B part. Don’t forget to send me a video or two of you playing some tunes for a video critique.
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Shucking the Corn! Here’s an in depth video of how to play the “A” part of Shucking the Corn on the Banjo. I play the song up to speed first and then break down the licks at a slower pace.
Shucking the Corn has been one of my favorite tunes since the very beginning. I can recall playing it many times for family sitting around at Christmas time. Everybody always enjoys the great up-tempo tune. Have fun with it and remember to add a lick or two of your own in there.
p.s. I just want to say that you guys are the greatest! I really enjoy spending time talking with you over emails, phone, and skype. Have a great week!
There are several things you should look for when you buy a new banjo. In this lesson we talk about just a few of them, but not all. There is more to come. I’ve also added a few bonus setup tips in this video as well. Enjoy.
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Here’s a great ending to Dueling Banjos. If you’ve been working on this tune then this banjo lesson’s for you. If not, then this ending will fit into many bluegrass songs. It’s quite flexible. Try it out!
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This is the ultra-beginner version of Bile Them Cabbage Down. Seth (a premium member) requested this video, so this ones for you 
In this banjo lesson I’ll walk you through how to play this great tune in just a few easy steps. You’ll want to first grasp the melody which we’ll cover in the first part of the vid and then progress with the forward roll.
I’ll leave this one up for free for a day or two and then it will be locked for member’s only. Enjoy!
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“Shady Grove” Here it is! Bob R, one of our members, asked for this lesson. He requested to have a simplified beginner style lesson of Shady Grove and an Expert level, so here is the beginner lesson to Shady Grove.
I kept it simple and outlined the melody. You’ll find that we use the alternating roll alot in the beginner’s edition of this banjo lesson. I’ll be adding the Expert level lesson soon!
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Hello, this banjo lesson will teach you how to properly play with your left hand. You’ll learn the proper posture for playing the banjo. This video will be moved to the member’s only page this week. Enjoy!
Remember that you can click the little button with four arrows on it which is located on the bottom right hand corner of the video to toggle it to full screen.
I put this lesson together so you could have one of those endings that the PRO’s use! We’ve had some members on the site trying to learn what exactly it is that they’re doing and this is it. This ending will make you sound pro banjo player. Enjoy this video banjo lesson!
It will be free for a short period of time and then we’ll move it on over to the member’s only page. Click here to sign up for our high quality banjo lessons!
In this video you’ll learn how to play the three main rolls of the 5 string bluegrass banjo. You’ll also get a introduction to the G, C, D, and F chords. If you watch closely you might pick up a few chording licks near the end of the video! This video is now a Member’s Only video.
Hello, this is our first split screen video! I’m very excited about this and hope you will enjoy it too. Let me know your thoughts and requests.
Thanks,
Ryan
Morning’ everyone. This video covers some D chord riffs along with one of my favorite little licks.
By the way, if you feel stuck or are having troubles getting started don’t forget to email me. I’ll help you. We can do a little skype lesson or something, but I’m here to help you learn the banjo.
Thanks,
Ryan
I don’t have “D” tuners either but here’s a little trick that you can use to play Earl’s Breakdown. We all like the lessons that show us a trick or shortcut when playing the banjo. This is a cool one! In this video I’ll show you how to get that cool bending sound out of your banjo without touching a tuner!
p.s. If you already have “D” tuners then you can skip this lesson if you want, however this banjo lesson does contain a skill that will make you sound like a pro. Enjoy!
Here are two of the seven most common mistakes that banjo players make. I’m going through our popular article “The 7 Most Common Mistakes of Banjo Players! + The Banjo Secret!” in video format. We’ll talk a little more in depth about each mistake and add a lot more to the Banjo Secret! You won’t want to miss these banjo videos!
Our next video lesson will show you how to play the bending part of Earls Breakdown withOUT “D” tuners.
Due to popular request this is the video lesson to our original 50 dollar lick. This lick takes you from high up the neck all the way down to and open G string. This is a great chromatic lick to insert into Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Your fans will love it.
Enjoy
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Hello, in this video you’re going to learn two very powerful banjo endings. I’ll even teach you how to pick sideways. I bet you don’t hear this from anyone else. These are the little details that really make you good. Wow, you can’t miss this one. Have a great week!
Ok, this lesson is a bit different. I’m going to play through Cripple Creek once on the banjo and then play through once on the guitar. This will give you the opportunity to hear yourself play this tune with a guitar.
If you’ve been a little nervous about going out to your first jam then you will gain a lot from this video. Try it a few times and let me know what you think. Try it with headphones on and without. It might make a big difference.
Hello, here is a great lick that you’ll start at the 17th fret and end up on an open G string. You’re going to really enjoy this one. Have a great day!
Here’s the “B” part to Cripple Creek. What a great tune! We’ll have the tab up shortly.
Thanks,
Ryan
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Here’s a little bit of info on what’s coming up on banjoexpert.com plus a couple tips just for you!
