In this lesson, we’ll take a look at the popular fiddle tune, Liberty. In the key of D, it makes for a great study and features the D major scale and arpeggio throughout the melody. This arrangement is well suited to the advancing beginner and as part of the lesson, we’ll breakdown the techniques, chord progression and how it relates to the melody, plus learn some great exercises using the D major scale and arpeggio patterns that directly relate to this melody. Go to lesson...
Hangman’s Reel is a traditional fiddle tune, played in the key of A (standard tuning – capo 2) and has four parts. With French-Canadian origins and a popular old-time tune, it also works great in a bluegrass setting on the banjo. The arrangement features both Scruggs & melodic techniques as part of the melody, great for the advanced picker.
In this lesson we break down a fun intermediate arrangement of the classic bluegrass fiddle tune Old Joe Clark. Played in the key of A with a capo on the 2nd fret, this version features the melody with strategic slurs, tasteful rhythm variations, and plenty of drive.
Salt Creek is a classic bluegrass fiddle tune, and you can never have too many versions! This guitar arrangement in A (capo 2) features both a melody and harmony break that combine into a fantastic variation.
In this lesson, we’ll learn both parts plus a harmonised tag. Played at a fast tempo with some challenging passages, it’s ideal for advanced intermediate pickers. Go to lesson...
Salt Creek is a quick tempo, trad American tune, played in the key of A (standard tuning – capo 2). It’s a great bluegrass banjo standard, and this arrangement features both Scruggs & melodic techniques as part of the melody, great for the advancing intermediate picker. You can also check out the advanced melodic arrangement that has two variations here: https://pickinlessons.com/salt-creek-melodic-banjo/
Boston Boy is a great American fiddle tune, played in the key of C. This arrangement on the guitar is a variation that is inspired by the playing of Kenny Baker and is well suited to the advanced picker. It’s a fun tune to pick, makes use of some efficient slurs and rolls along quite nicely! Go to lesson...
Ragtime Annie is a quick tempo, trad fiddle tune, played in the key of D (capo 2 – standard tuning). It’s a great session tune, and this banjo arrangement features the melodic technique and some good old 3-finger rolls as part of the melody, making it a fun tune to pick, great for the intermediate picker.
Cherokee Shuffle is a popular American fiddle tune, played in the key of A (standard tuning – capo 2). This is the third version here at Pickin’ Lessons on the banjo and is a variation that approaches the melody in a more basic way, using the single-string & melodic techniques, while still capturing the essence of the tune.
Cherokee Shuffle is a popular American fiddle tune, played in the key of A (capo 2). This is the fourth arrangement here at Pickin’ Lessons on the guitar and is a variation that approaches the melody in a more advanced way, highlighting the melody while introducing some great bluegrass licks and movement all around the neck. Go to lesson...
Cherokee Shuffle is a popular American fiddle tune, played in the key of A. This is the third version here at Pickin’ Lessons on the mandolin and is a variation that approaches the melody in a more basic way, while still capturing the essence of the tune. Well suited to the intermediate picker, this arrangement is also beginner friendly while being a handy variation for the more advanced picker when playing at faster tempos. Go to lesson...