Here is a Beginner Banjo Lesson on the old classic LONESOME ROAD BLUES. It was played by the greats such as Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, and more. This arrangement is aimed at the beginner, as it doesn’t use too many rolls or techniques. You shouldn’t have too much trouble with this.
The TAB to this is in my Beginner Banjo Songbook, which can be purchased in my ETSY store.
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Professional musician and educator of 27 years. I've played Banjo and Acoustic Guitar on the stages of Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, and The Ryman Auditorium. 4X winner of the Georgia State banjo and flatpick guitar competitions. My banjo playing was featured in the "A Waltons Thanksgiving" movie.
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