G’day! In this Road To Lisdoonvarna: Banjo Lesson, we’ll take a look at a single string arrangement of the tune. Road To Lisdoonvarna is a traditional Irish Single Jig in the key of Em (dorian), sharing the same key signature as D (F# & C#). The left hand note combinations are played in a single string style and the right hand follows this with an alternating thumb & index finger, following the single jig rhythm. As part of this lesson we’ll look at the techniques required to fluently play the tune. This arrangement is for the advancing beginner/intermediate level player wanting to explore & improve in the single string technique.
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which includes:
- 2 video lessons;
- The PDF tab for the entire break;
- Plus MP3 play-along & backing tracks for 3 tempos.
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The PDF tab & notation only is also available to purchase separately below:
Lesson #1:
- Learn the melody for part A;
- Discuss the 6/8 time signature;
- Discuss the left hand position;
- Work through some exercises for the right hand rhythm & important rhythmic variations.
Lesson #2:
- Learn the melody for part B;
- Exercises for measures 1 & 3 of part B focusing in the right hand.
Road To Lisdoonvarna: Banjo Lesson
Lesson #3:
Members Only- MP3 play-along & backing tracks at 3 tempos.