G’day! In this banjo lesson we’ll take a look at Evening Prayer Blues. The arrangement 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...
Nine Pound Hammer: Beginner Banjo Lesson
Here’s a beginner arrangement of Nine Pound Hammer for the the banjo! In this arrangement, there are 2 different versions. The first has a basic rhythm structure: one measure of quarter notes, followed by one measure of eighth notes in a forward roll pattern. The second version mixes the quarter & eighth notes within several bars. Go to lesson...
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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Waltzing Matilda: Banjo Lesson
A bluegrass arrangement of the Australian bush song “Waltzing Matilda” for the 5-string banjo. Arranged by Heath, the arrangement is in a Scruggs style of playing.
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... Silent Night: Bluegrass Christmas
A bluegrass arrangement of the Christmas Carol ‘Silent Night’ for guitar, banjo & mandolin!
Here’s a preview for the guitar, banjo (0.46) & mandolin (1.30) arrangements:
MP3 Play-Along (all instruments) & Backing Track (rhythm guitar & mandolin)
Go to lesson...Forked Deer: Banjo
Forked Deer arranged for the 5 string. This arrangement contains both melodic and Scruggs style. Go to lesson...