Banjo tablatures for Beginner Banjo 101
Exercises
Recomended level: Beginner
"Beginner Banjo 101" is a comprehensive set of exercises designed to introduce aspiring banjo players to essential techniques and skills. These exercises cover a range of fundamental techniques, including rolls, chords, pinches, and slurs, which form the building blocks of banjo playing. By practicing these exercises, beginners can lay a solid foundation for their musical journey and develop the necessary proficiency to explore various banjo styles and expand their repertoire.
-
Banjo Rolls Workout
- Difficulty
- Key G
- Tempo 60 bpm
- Tuning gDGBD
Learn to roll! We start you slow on purpose. Don't go too fast on the long notes, or you'll be struggling when you get to the short notes. Focus on accuracy, playing relaxed, and red...
-
Chords Workout
- Difficulty
- Key G
- Tempo 60 bpm
- Tuning gDGBD
Learn some basic chords, and how to strum with your thumb in time. The numbers above the tablature indicate the common fingerings used to play these chords.
-
Rolling with Chords
- Difficulty
- Key G
- Tempo 60 bpm
- Tuning gDGBD
Rolling with chords is a cornerstone of 3 finger banjo playing. Practice this at a manageable speed.
-
Pinches and Slurs
- Difficulty
- Key G
- Tempo 80 bpm
- Tuning gDGBD
Two very common techniques in bluegrass banjo are pinches and slurs. Use this lesson to practice the correct timing, and then you'll be well on your way to learning your first song -...
-
Pinches Workout
- Difficulty
- Key G
- Tempo 60 bpm
- Tuning gDGBD
The pinch is an important technique for Scruggs style banjo. A pinch is two notes played simultaneously. It can be done with any finger combination It is great for rhythm or lead.
-
Slurs Workout
- Difficulty
- Key G
- Tempo 60 bpm
- Tuning gDGBD
Slurs are a way of playing 2 or more notes, picking only the first note. The following notes are played by maneuvering your fretting hand. Good timing with your slides is...