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!).
Video Lesson #1 – In the first lesson we’ll take a look at part A of St Anne’s Reel, learn the open position D Major scale and work on an exercise focusing on hammer on/pull off triplets!
Video Lesson #2 – In the second lesson we’ll take a look at part B of St Anne’s Reel and learn the melodic D Major scale covering 2 octaves
Video Lesson #3 – In the third lesson we’ll cover how to back up St Anne’s Reel. As we’re in the Key of D and standard tuning, we’ll look at all the chords needed, when to avoid the 5th string and play through the back up arrangement.
Lesson #4 – MP3 Backing Tracks & Play-Along plus technical worksheet & MP3 examples
The first video lesson is available free below.The full lesson is available to members, which:
- Includes all 3 video lessons;
- Includes the PDF tab with fingering, back up tab and scale worksheet;
- Also includes backing tracks & play-along MP3 audio at 3 tempo’s, plus MP3 audio of the banjo back up and tech work.
Full membership gives you access to all video lessons, tabs & charts!
If you’re just after the St Anne’s Reel tab, it is available separately below in PDF format:
Video Lesson #1 – Preview, Part A & Open D Major Scale:
Video Lesson #2 – Part B & Melodic Scale (Members Only):
Video Lesson #3 – Backing Up (Members Only):
Lesson #4 – Play-Along, Backing Tracks & Tech Work (Members Only):