Category Archives: Banjo

Blues Scale: Banjo Lesson

G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at the blues scale and arpeggios for the chords in the 12 bar blues, played in G, plus we’ll also learn a number of licks to suit these chords. As part of this lesson we’ll dive into a little theory to help you understand how to use these licks and also start to build your own! Go to lesson...

St Anne’s Reel: Banjo Lesson

G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at an arrangement of the traditional tune, St Anne’s Reel. A very pretty tune, played in a melodic style, we’re in the Key of D and the banjo is in standard tuning (G D G B D).

In this jam packed lesson we’ll also cover two variations of the D Major scale in standard tuning, plus a back up arrangement on the banjo (avoiding the 5th string when needed!). Go to lesson...

Congress Reel: Banjo Lesson

G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at the traditional Irish tune, Congress Reel. A challenging reel played in a melodic style, the tune is in A Dorian, a minor mode, played in standard tuning. Being the 2nd mode of G Major, it shares the same key signature and contains the notes A B C D E F# G. Go to lesson...

Billy In The Low Ground: Melodic Banjo Lesson

G’day! In this banjo lesson, we’ll take a look at a melodic arrangement of Billy in the Low Ground. Played in the key of C, the banjo is tuned in standard G tuning. We’ll also take a look at a number of ways to play the C Major scale in this tuning, in a melodic style, open position and box pattern. Go to lesson...

Red Haired Boy: Banjo Lesson

G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at 2 different ways of playing the same melody for Red Haired Boy on the banjo. The first version is played with a single string technique, using the open position and approached in a way that the guitar or mandolin might pick the tune. Go to lesson...

Cherokee Shuffle: Banjo Lesson

Hey! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at a melodic/Scruggsy style break for Cherokee Shuffle. In the key of A, the capo is positioned at fret 2. During the video lessons we’ll spend some time learning the phrases and memorise as we progress. Check out the play-along video once you’ve learnt the tune and practice improving your tempo! Go to lesson...

Nine Pound Hammer: Beginner Banjo Lesson

Here’s a beginner arrangement of Nine Pound Hammer for the the banjo! In this arrangement, there are 2 different versions. The first has a basic rhythm structure: one measure of quarter notes, followed by one measure of eighth notes in a forward roll pattern. The second version mixes the quarter & eighth notes within several bars. Go to lesson...