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Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #exercises, #technique workout, #scales

This banjo exercise provides instruction and practice to help develop dexterity and melodic playing abilities on the instrument. It features two different arrangements—a two octave scale and scale pattern #1.

  • Banjo D Melodic Scale Workout Two Octave Scale

    Two Octave Scale

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    This is a D scale pattern with your fifth string spiked at the 7th fret to create the A note in the scale. Using this tab, you'll learn how to play a two octave scale.

    Banjo D Melodic Scale Workout Two Octave Scale
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  • Banjo D Melodic Scale Workout Scale Pattern #1

    Scale Pattern #1

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      aDGBD

    This scale pattern is also known as the 1231 2342 pattern, which refers to the scale degrees. If you were to name the notes it would be DEF#D EF#GE and so on. Before applying this to...

    Banjo D Melodic Scale Workout Scale Pattern #1
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Practicing Tips

Learning Overview:

This intermediate level 'D Melodic Scale Workout' is a comprehensive guide to enhancing your bluegrass banjo tablature skills. With exercises designed to bolster technique and scale understanding, it serves as an efficient workout for all banjo enthusiasts. A key feature of this resource includes Two Octave Scale and Scale Pattern #1 Styles, providing various learning opportunities to the players.


Practice Tips:

Tunefox as a platform offers a pool of features that you can leverage. Start with the Lick Switcher, a unique offering that adds new phrases to your song, enabling you to perceive it from a different perspective. This feature enables you to tailor-make the song arrangement based on your preference while also exploring new interpretations of the tune. Just tap the measure to reveal the hidden licks.


Subtly control the difficulty of your song with the Arrange slider. Opt for a toned-down arrangement by sliding it to the left which eliminates many fill-in notes. In contrast, swiping it to the right introduces more notes to the mix, rendering the song fuller and more complex. Additionally, make use of the tempo slider for practical tempo control.


Immerse into the bluegrass experience by playing along with our backing tracks. This is not just enjoyable, but also crucial in getting ready for your next jam session. Select specific measures and keep repeating them. Employ the 'Speed Up' feature to gradually increase the playback tempo, challenging your skills progressively. Start at a comfortable speed and let 'Speed Up' gently push you towards mastering higher tempos.


To wrap up, the key to mastering this 'D Melodic Scale Workout' is experimenting and personalizing the learning experience. Be patient, persistent, and enjoy the journey of learning beautiful bluegrass banjo tunes.