When can you use Mixolydian? Over Modal Songs: Think Old Joe Clark, Wheel Hoss, Salt Creek, Redhaired Boy or Seven Bridges Road by the eagles if Rock is your thing. Over the V chord in MAJOR keys. For example, a G7 chord going to C…
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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…
Single-string is a style made popular by banjo players such as Don Reno and Bela Fleck. In this video, I go over FIVE single-string licks that you can put in a TON of bluegrass songs. Everything from “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” to “Shucking the Corn.” These…
What could be wrong with your practice time? Are your practice sessions preparing you for real life jam situations? Are your practice sessions failing to address the necessary skills required to play songs you’ve never heard- Can you show up at a jam and follow…