The style of melodic banjo allows for intricate melody playing on the 5-string, with a very smooth or legato sound. Fiddle tunes can be played note for note, in a way that flows over the banjo neck. In this introduction to the style, we’ll cover:
- The basics of the technique;
- Introduce the scale positions commonly used in standard G tuning;
- Cover the single-string technique basics;
- Work through several exercises;
- And finally, put it all together with a pretty tune ‘Boulavogue’.
If you’re new to the melodic style, or dabbled a little, this introduction will further your ability and enjoyment of this great way of picking the banjo.
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