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...
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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.
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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...
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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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...Exploring The Banjo: Single-String Major Scale
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...
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.