In this banjo video lesson we cover the single string formula for the major scale in the key of G. The major scale in G is found in many styles on the banjo and the notes are used to form many melodies. Understanding how the scale is built will help you gain a greater knowledge of the banjo fretboard and music in general. Go to lesson...
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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...June Apple: Melodic Banjo
Here’s an arrangement of the popular session fiddle tune ‘June Apple’ in a melodic style for the 5 string banjo! In the key of A, the capo is placed at the 2nd fret and the 5th string is spiked to the 7th.
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Go to lesson... Wind That Shakes The Barley, The: Banjo
Here’s a pickinlessons.com arrangement of a traditional celtic tune ‘The Wind That Shakes The Barley’ in a melodic style for the 5 string banjo!
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Over The Waterfall: Melodic Banjo
Over The Waterfall arranged for the 5-string banjo in a melodic style. Two breaks, down the neck & up the neck. Go to lesson...
Foggy Dew, The: Melodic Banjo
Traditional English ballad arranged for the 5-string arranged by Heath. Two breaks, the first is down the neck and the second ventures beyond the 12th fret (Tab only – no video lesson or recording). Updated Dec 2020. 🙂
Blarney Pilgrim, The: Melodic Banjo
The Blarney Pilgrim: a 3 part, traditional Irish jig. Arranged for the 5-string banjo. 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...
The Swallowtail Jig: Melodic Banjo
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Learn how to play this melodic style arrangement of The Swallowtail Jig on the 5 string banjo in this video lesson. Arranged for the 5 string, in this version, there are two breaks. The first is down the neck, the second ventures way up the neck! Standard open G tuning (gDGBD). Go to lesson...
Drowsy Maggie: Melodic Banjo
A melodic banjo arrangement of the traditional Irish reel “Drowsy Maggie” for the 5-string banjo. Arranged by Heath Joyce, there are 2 breaks in this version. 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...