Ring of Fire For Banjo - Intro

Watch this educational video to learn how to play the intro for Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire". You'll learn the simple melody notes first. Bit by bit, layers of complexity are added. There's something for every one in this step-by-step lesson. the complete beginner to the experienced, or eager to learn Scruggs style banjo player.

Rely on listening to and watching the video to understand the complexities in timing and technique. Watch and rewatch as much as needed. After memorizing the notes and getting some practice playing the right ones in the right order, begin to work on your timing. Try to play what you learn in the video along with the playthrough as soon as possible.

If you liked this lesson, please let us know! I'm planning on teaching this intro up the neck as well. Subscribe to us on youtube and keep an eye out for that. You'll learn how to use double stops to play the harmonized melody. It sounds so good - almost as good as the trumpets on the original recording. You'll use a lot of the same elements in this version to dress up those up the neck double stop harmonies.

I'd love to teach more of this song - it's so unique. If you'd like to learn some basic rolling backup for the whole song, or if you have other requests on a tune or technique you'd like to know more about, then please send us a message, comment on the Tunefox youtube channel or send us an email.