G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at 2 different ways of playing the same melody for Red Haired Boy on the banjo. The first version is played with a single string technique, using the open position and approached in a way that the guitar or mandolin might pick the tune. Go to lesson...
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Mairi’s Wedding: Beginner Melodic Banjo Lesson
In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at the traditional Scottish tune Mairi’s Wedding, also known as the Lewis Bridal Song. The arrangement sticks pretty close to the melody and is played out of the open position in standard tuning (G D G B D).
Preview & Lesson – Part A
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Cherokee Shuffle: Banjo Lesson
Hey! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at a melodic/Scruggsy style break for Cherokee Shuffle. In the key of A, the capo is positioned at fret 2. During the video lessons we’ll spend some time learning the phrases and memorise as we progress. Check out the play-along video once you’ve learnt the tune and practice improving your tempo! Go to lesson...
Boys of Ballycastle: Melodic Banjo Lesson
Howdy! In this banjo lesson we’ll learn a melodic version of The Boys of Bally Castle, a traditional Irish hornpipe.
Preview & Lesson – Part A
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Morrison’s Jig: Melodic Banjo Lesson
A 3-finger, melodic banjo arrangement of Morrison’s Jig arranged by Heath Joyce.
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Deck The Halls: Banjo Lesson
A bluegrass arrangement of the Christmas carol “Deck The Halls” for the 5-string banjo. Arranged by Heath Joyce, there are 2 breaks in this version. The first is down the neck in a Scruggs style, while the second is up the neck in a melodic style.
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Away In A Manger: Christmas Banjo
A bluegrass arrangement of the Christmas Carol “Away In A Manger” for the 5-string banjo. Arranged & performed by Heath Joyce, the arrangement is in both a Scruggs and melodic style of playing.
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Irish Washerwoman, The: Melodic Banjo
An arrangement of the traditional Irish tune, The Irish Washerwoman for the banjo, played in a 3-finger melodic style. The banjo is tuned in standard open G.
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Go to lesson...Cuckoo’s Nest: Banjo
An arrangement of Cuckoo’s Nest for the banjo, incorporating both Scruggs and melodic styles. The banjo is tuned: a D G B D.
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Go to lesson... Cold Frosty Morning: Melodic Banjo
An arrangement of Cold Frosty Morning in a 3-finger melodic style for the 5-string banjo. In the key of Am, this version is played out of standard open G tuning.