Jump in and learn this Scruggs Style version of "I Am the Man, Thomas" for banjo. This one uses common Scruggs style banjo licks that highlight the main melody notes. This is a great approach to building a solo. To do this you need to know two things: The melody and a lot of Scruggs Style banjo licks. Click here to learn the melody for "I am the Man Thomas". Click here to learn some Essential Scruggs Style licks.
Learning the melody also helps you internalize timing and chord changes in a natural way, especially if you say or sing the lyrics when you play the melody and go through the basic chord changes. Learn common Scruggs style licks help you be a better bluegrass banjo player. Period. These are the building blocks of much of the language of the bluegrass banjo. The easier they are for you, the easier it will be to learn new songs and eventually use them in creative ways.
Explore more I Am the Man, Thomas Banjo Tabs:
Melody, Playing the Syllables, Two Finger, Index Led Forward Rolls, Ralph Stanley Style
