Tag: Justin Heath

Red Haired Boy

Most people play Red Haired boy with a Capo on 2 but I've always enjoyed playing it in open position. It's an A mixolydian tune so it is not dissimilar from playing in D major. One of the nice things about playing it from an A position is that the bVII chord is G which... Continue Reading →

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The Devils Dream

I first learned this tune from a young fiddler who was trying out fiddles at the House of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park Md. I liked the flow of the tune and I really loved the name so I went right home and learned it. There are not a whole lot of tunes that I... Continue Reading →

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Big Sandy River: Banjo

Did up this melodic arrangement of Big Sandy River this week. I'm currently on the mend after a Spine surgery so I won't have a video up for a while. I included an optionals ending for the B section if you are up for a little up the neck action. Enjoy and let me know... Continue Reading →

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How to Practice: For Beginner and Up

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 →

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Cripple Creek Lesson

Cripple Creek Banjo Lesson If you have looked at any beginning banjo material you have almost certainly seen some version of Cripple Creek. It is in the Earl Scruggs 5-String Banjo book (highly recommended) and though I had been playing for a while when I learned it, it was one of the first tunes that... Continue Reading →

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