One question I get a lot is, “I’ve learned my scales, now what do I do with this knowledge?” Comments like, everything I play sounds like I’m running up and down scales, I know the fingerings but I can’t make up any good melodies. A…
Category: Left hand
Don Reno was one of the greatest banjo players of all-time. I got into his style heavily when I was around 17-18 years old, absorbing as much of it as I could. His single-string runs, thumb brush strokes, and enhanced chordal knowledge was something that…
Here is a banjo lesson on “Just a Closer Walk with thee.” This is a nice old hymn that I arranged, using some more advanced chord voicings and techniques. This is not meant for beginners. You’ll notice walking basslines and some counterpoint thrown in here…