The Complete 5-String Banjo Player

The only bluegrass banjo method you will ever need! This 5 string banjo video course sets the standard for video bluegrass banjo instruction. A renowned recording artist and banjo teacher, Tony Trischka covers everything from holding the banjo correctly to melodic banjo style and the standard bluegrass repertoire.

Videos

• Basic Concepts (07:06) - In this first video, Tony Trischka discusses some of the basic concepts of playing the banjo.

• Rolls (11:22) - Tony talks about 5 different types of rolls played on the banjo.

• Left Hand Techniques (15:40) - Tony shares some left hand playing techniques.

• Melody: Playing the Syllables (02:16) - In this video, Tony discusses "playing the syllables" in a melody.

• Rhythm Accompaniment (01:52) - Tony shows how to play the G & D chords in the F position.

• Playing Up the Neck (04:19) - Tony shares his techniques for playing up the neck.

• Bar D Chord (00:45) - In this video, Tony discusses playing the Bar D chord.

• Advanced Rolls (08:13) - Tony shares some advanced rolls.

• Playing in the Key of D (03:25) - In this video, Tony talks about playing in the key of D.

• The Melodic Style (06:43) - Tony discusses playing a melodic style.

• Blending Scruggs & Melodic Style (03:33) - Tony shares his thoughts on blending the Scruggs and melodic styles.

• Scale Patterns (01:41) - In this video, Tony demonstrates playing scale patterns.

• Changing the Strings (02:16) - Tony demonstrates changing the banjo's strings.

• Final Word (01:37) - Tony wraps up the course.