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Learn to play vamping backup for "Take this Hammer" on the banjo. Here, you will learn to use a 'root shape' banjo chord and slide into, & out of, the '1st Inversion' shape. This is a common vamping backup technique. You will use this riff for the different banjo chords in the chord progression for this song. If you are unfamiliar with these chords then check out the learning path for 'Vamping & Closed Position Chords'.
The A section is chord progression used for the verse & chorus. The B section is what is played for the short instrumental turnarounds. Often Earl would not play during the chorus to focus on singing, but you can play if ya wanna!
There's more Scruggs style variations to explore in the lick switcher. Many of them will work great as "fills" to fill in the spaces where the singer isn't singing. Check those out after getting the hang of navigating this chord progression and common vamping patterns.
Explore more Take This Hammer Banjo Tabs:
Melody, Basic Two Finger, Two Finger, Basic Scruggs, Vamping: 6 White Horses Étude, Fancy Vamping, Teardrop Style BackupSorry, there are no results for your search.
