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Banjo tablatures for Scruggs Backup Licks

Exercises

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #exercises, #vocabulary, #licks

Developed based on the innovative style of Earl Scruggs, these tablatures showcase a variety of classic backup licks used in traditional bluegrass music. Each lick is carefully notated with precise finger placements, allowing banjoists to emulate Scruggs' signature sound and add depth to their playing. With this lick-pack, banjo players can learn the art of tasteful and supportive backup, enhancing the overall musical experience in a band setting. Whether accompanying vocals or other instrumentalists, mastering these licks empowers banjo enthusiasts to be an indispensable part of the bluegrass ensemble, preserving and perpetuating the timeless essence of this beloved musical genre.

  • Banjo Scruggs Backup Licks Key of G

    Key of G

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      G
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This tab features 4 classic Scruggs back up licks in the key of G. These licks are in closed position, so once you learn them in G, try them in other keys!

    Banjo Scruggs Backup Licks Key of G
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  • Banjo Scruggs Backup Licks Key of C

    Key of C

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      100 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    More closed position licks. These licks are not unique to the key of C, so try them out in a variety of keys for faster internalization.

    Banjo Scruggs Backup Licks Key of C
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Practicing Tips

Our 'Scruggs Backup Licks' resource is a superb tool dedicated to bluegrass banjo players at the intermediate level. The course focuses on Key of G and Key of C styles using banjo tablatures, providing opportunities to enhance your technical vocabulary with a genre-specific approach. The course structure is based on various exercises and licks, making it interactive and engaging.


For those inclined towards auditory learning, we have the 'Hide notes' slider. This tool can obscure individual notes, compelling the learner to pick up the tune by ear. In doing so, it dramatically improves ear training, boosts musical intuition, and strengthens memory.


As you work through the 'Scruggs Backup Licks' material, we encourage you to practice consistently and patiently. Explore different speed levels, take your time to understand each lick's nuances, and experiment with different interpretations. Continually challenge yourself, but remember that mastery is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the act of learning itself!