Learn to play the G & D major scales on the banjo in this video lesson. A worksheet with all the scales & fingering is also available.
Tag Archives: Key of D
Fiddler’s Dram: Melodic Banjo
A 5-string melodic banjo arrangement of the traditional fiddle tune, Fiddler’s Dram. Go to lesson...
Forked Deer: Mandolin
Learn to play the traditional fiddle tune Forked Deer with this video lesson. The arrangement includes a number of variations and licks within both parts A & B. Go to lesson...
Ash Grove, The: Beginner Melodic Banjo
“The Ash Grove”, a traditional Welsh Air, arranged for the 5-string banjo. In a melodic style, this pretty tune is played at a slow tempo and a great starting point for the beginner melodic player. Go to lesson...
Fisher’s Hornpipe: Melodic Banjo Lesson
A melodic banjo version of the traditional fiddle tune Fisher’s Hornpipe for the 5-string banjo. Go to lesson...
Boys of Bluehill, The: Melodic Banjo
Learn to play a melodic version of this popular Irish hornpipe. Arranged by Heath for the 5-string, it utilises a number of right hand techniques in the Key of D. Go to lesson...
Ragtime Annie: Mandolin
Learn how to play the traditional fiddle tune ‘Ragtime Annie’ on the mandolin with this video lesson. Go to lesson...
Liberty: Mandolin
Learn to play Liberty on the mandolin with this video lesson. This is my arrangement with a bit of crosspicking thrown in for good measure! Go to lesson...
Ode To Joy (Crosspicking Study): Mandolin
Learn to play Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’ on the mandolin using a crosspicking technique in this video lesson. This is a great study to help improve your crosspicking control. Go to lesson...
Harvest Home: Melodic Banjo
A melodic banjo arrangement of the traditional Irish hornpipe “Harvest Home” for the 5-string banjo. Arranged by Heath Joyce, there are 2 breaks in this version, in the Key of D, in standard tuning except for string 5, which is capo’d at fret 7 (A). The first is down the neck, a fairly straight ahead take on the melody, while the second is up the neck and a little more intricate. Go to lesson...