lessons, tabs, thoughts
The difference between musicians and non-musicians comes down to practice. I really believe anyone with working hands and a brain can play banjo if they practice and how you practice determines what kind of player you become. How you practice should be determined by your skill level, your your goals, and the amount of time... Continue Reading →
A kickoff is something you play as a way to start a tune. Different tunes might call for different kickoffs depending on things like the starting note, the key, the time signature, and the overall vibe of the tune. This lesson will cover some basic kickoffs that you can apply to songs with different starting... Continue Reading →
A Basic Introduction to reading Banjo Tabs By Justin Heath
Once you own a banjo and you have managed to get the thing tuned, one of the first things you will want to get started with are some basic bluegrass rolls. Rolls are the finger picking patterns used in bluegrass and I want to lay out a few basic examples to you started. One thing... Continue Reading →
Banjo Notebook 