Member's Video Lessons
Old Joe Clark Lesson (part1)
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Old Joe Clark Video Lesson [4:31m]: Download Tablature
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 [...]
Bluesy Banjo Lick (video)
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Advanced Bluesy Lick Video [3:20m]: 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 [...]
3 Ways to Kick-off a Bluegrass Tune.
Thursday, December 11th, 2008Can you rattle off 3 kick-offs right now if you were asked? What comes to mind when you think of a bluegrass kick-off? In this member’s video we’re going to go over three different kicks.
1. The first kick will be based off of the fourth string sliding up to the 5th [...]
Dueling Banjos part 3 of 3 - Dynamite Ending!
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008Ok, here’s the ending we’ve all been waiting for. You’re really gonna like this one. This is an ending that you can use in many bluegrass songs.
It starts off with a pinch slide and ends with a cool alternative D7 ending.
Let me know what you think of it. [...]
Dueling Banjos Part 2 of 3 - How to play the FAST part!
Monday, November 24th, 2008Let’s jump right in to the fast part of dueling banjos. If you’re a beginner don’t let this part intimidate you. It will seem difficult at first; however you must work through all of the licks.
This song has some outstanding licks in it that we can use in many songs. [...]
Dueling Banjos - Part 1 of 3
Friday, November 14th, 2008If 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 [...]
Three Finger Banjo Rolls + Standard Bluegrass Ending
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Do 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 [...]
Cripple Creek (Up The Neck!)
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008If 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.
Chording Basics (part 1)
Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Chromatic Banjo Lick (It takes some stretching!)
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
Chords for Beginning Banjo Players!
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008This 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. [...]
Droning Lick in the “D” Chord
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Full Neck Progression / How to Add Power!
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
Beginning Banjo Tips - Right & Left Hand, Bones, etc…
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Three Hot Banjo Licks!!!
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Dynamics! + Cool Bluesy Lick
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
Right Hand Control Secret!
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
How to Change the Strings on Your Banjo
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Tricks and Licks in the “C” Chord
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
Beginning Chords / Shucking Corn Lick
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
How to Change Your Banjo Bridge
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
Pre-Ending Lick + Hot Chromatic Lick
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
4th String Banjo Kick off / Beginner Tips!
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Rebecca Licks - Beginner Rolls
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
Up the Neck Ending - Rebecca Bend
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008