Blues Backup: Banjo Lesson

In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at a method to play Blues Backup using the 7th chords and walking lines following the chords in the 12 bar blues, played in G. If you’ve been learning the blues licks from the previous lessons here, this lesson will be perfect for you to develop blues ideas for backing up other musicians. Having a solid backup method is important in any setting and will certainly help you improve your overall musicianship. 

The preview to the lesson is below. The full lesson is available to members, which:

  • Includes the video lesson covering the chords & techniques;
  • Includes the PDF tab worksheet;
  • Downloadable MP3 example plus a 12 bar blues jam track in G!

The PDF worksheet with the Blues Backup tab is available to purchase separately below:

Preview:

Lesson:

  • Learn the complete 12 Bar Blues backup;
  • Break down the fingering & chord positions.

Blues Backup: Banjo Lesson

Blues Backup: Banjo Lesson

MP3 Audio

Members Only
  • MP3 play-along & backing track.