Banjo
Banjo Lesson: An Introduction to Melodic Style
In the context of more traditional bluegrass music, the most common style of banjo playing is the 3-finger technique pioneered by legendary banjoist, Earl Scruggs. When employing this technique, the banjo player will generally play slower-moving melody lines accompanied by 16th-note arpeggios outlining the song’s harmonic movement and structure. However, in more modern and progressive schools of bluegrass banjo playing, many banjoists will take a more streamlined approach and perform single-line melodies, much like a mandolinist, fiddler, or guitarist would.
Bluegrass Banjo Lesson: Leapfrogging 6ths with Tony Trischka
Parallel sixth harmonies can be heard throughout countless musical genres. They’re particularly prevalent, however, in country and bluegrass styles, and often function as a tool to transition smoothly between chords or key centers within a tune. As such, it’s important for bluegrass musicians of all instruments and skill levels to practice parallel sixth passages and develop a firm understanding of how to find them on their instrument and utilize them in the context of a song or improvisation.
A Treasure of Banjos
Hey Folks. I'm really excited about a streaming show I'm doing ths coming Saturday, December 11th. I'll be playig a variety of different banjos, from my own Golden Clipper model to an 1882 Fairbanks Cole nylon strung banjo. I'll be doing originals spanning tunes from my first 1974 album all the way through current times. It's going to be interactive and I sure hope you can make it. Here's the link:
https://mandolin.com/events/6721118a-8b07-4077-95d9-125e85b765fc
Read MoreA Treasure of Banjos
Hey Folks. I'm really excited about a streaming show I'm doing ths coming Saturday, December 11th. I'll be playig a variety of different banjos, from my own Golden Clipper model to an 1882 Fairbanks Cole nylon strung banjo. I'll be doing originals spanning tunes from my first 1974 album all the way through current times. It's going to be interactive and I sure hope you can make it. Here's the link:
https://mandolin.com/events/6721118a-8b07-4077-95d9-125e85b765fc
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“Tony Trischka: A Treasure of Banjos” Livestream
On December 11, 2021, world-renowned banjo player and ArtistWorks bluegrass banjo instructor, Tony Trischka, will be hosting a virtual, livestreamed solo performance through which he’ll be showcasing banjo repertoire and instruments spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Powered by Mandolin and sponsored by Valley Stage Productions, this event is sure to be perfect for banjo, bluegrass, and music lovers alike.
“Tony Trischka: A Treasure of Banjos” Livestream
On December 11, 2021, world-renowned banjo player and ArtistWorks bluegrass banjo instructor, Tony Trischka, will be hosting a virtual, livestreamed solo performance through which he’ll be showcasing banjo repertoire and instruments spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Powered by Mandolin and sponsored by Valley Stage Productions, this event is sure to be perfect for banjo, bluegrass, and music lovers alike.
Bluegrass Banjo Legend, Sonny Osborne, Passes Away at 83
Yesterday, the banjo and bluegrass communities lost one of the great icons of the instrument and genre: Sonny Osborne, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 83.
Bluegrass Banjo Legend, Sonny Osborne, Passes Away at 83
Yesterday, the banjo and bluegrass communities lost one of the great icons of the instrument and genre: Sonny Osborne, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 83.
Try Our Free Bluegrass Banjo Technique Builder Lessons!
A foundation of solid technique will lead to years of great playing and musical enjoyment on any instrument—and the banjo is no exception. To help build that critical foundation and grow your banjo skills, we’ve partnered with our two world-renowned bluegrass banjo instructors Tony Trischka and Noam Pikelny to bring you a series of FREE bundled lessons. These online banjo lesson bundles are designed specifically to teach you an essential technique that you can put into practice in the context of a tune immediately.