Fundamental Banjo Techniques
A 10-part course with Mike Hedding Music
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Study Mandolin and Banjo Online with Mike Hedding! This page will feature online instruction on a wide range of skills needed to play bluegrass mandolin and banjo. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced professional, there's always... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 46 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 14
- Exercises 38
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89 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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13 minFREEBanjo lesson 1Free7 CQ
If you're a beginner banjo player who is just getting used to rolls, or even improvising, learn a few basic rolls and practice moving around the banjo.
with Mike Hedding MusicIf you're a beginner banjo player who is just getting used to rolls, or even improvising, learn a few basic rolls and practice moving around the banjo.
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20 minBanjo lesson 211 CQ
Learn how to play in the key of C on the banjo. Discover the basic chords that work in the key of C, learn how to create your own licks, and more.
with Mike Hedding MusicLearn how to play in the key of C on the banjo. Discover the basic chords that work in the key of C, learn how to create your own licks, and more.
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12 minBanjo lesson 37 CQ
Learn how to play in the key of D without retuning your banjo, start learning the "You Are My Sunshine" roll, discover the importance of filling time, and more.
with Mike Hedding MusicLearn how to play in the key of D without retuning your banjo, start learning the "You Are My Sunshine" roll, discover the importance of filling time, and more.
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19 minBanjo lesson 410 CQ
Learn a few exercises that you can use on the first and second strings of your banjo to create harmonized scales, and incorporate them into songs.
with Mike Hedding MusicLearn a few exercises that you can use on the first and second strings of your banjo to create harmonized scales, and incorporate them into songs.
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17 minBanjo lesson 59 CQ
Learn a few first, third, and fifth string exercises on the banjo, which will help any beginner move their index finger up to the first string with ease.
with Mike Hedding MusicLearn a few first, third, and fifth string exercises on the banjo, which will help any beginner move their index finger up to the first string with ease.
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22 minBanjo lesson 612 CQ
Learn how to play F-shape movable chord licks on the banjo, see how to add vamping, discover some common bluegrass licks that work out of this shape, and more.
with Mike Hedding MusicLearn how to play F-shape movable chord licks on the banjo, see how to add vamping, discover some common bluegrass licks that work out of this shape, and more.
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16 minFREEBanjo lesson 7Free9 CQ
Work on learning the backup music for "Up the Neck Scruggs" on banjo. See how to string together some licks and apply what you've learned to a new song.
with Mike Hedding MusicWork on learning the backup music for "Up the Neck Scruggs" on banjo. See how to string together some licks and apply what you've learned to a new song.
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10 minBanjo lesson 86 CQ
Learn a simple melodic pattern that will help you jam on your banjo, or even learn a new song with tougher chords that you're not familiar with.
with Mike Hedding MusicLearn a simple melodic pattern that will help you jam on your banjo, or even learn a new song with tougher chords that you're not familiar with.
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18 minFREEBanjo lesson 9Free10 CQ
Ready to discover some new territory on the banjo? Follow along with this lesson to start learning how to play "Up the Neck Scruggs" backup music.
with Mike Hedding MusicReady to discover some new territory on the banjo? Follow along with this lesson to start learning how to play "Up the Neck Scruggs" backup music.
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15 minBanjo lesson 108 CQ
Using easy scales and positions you should already know, learn how to create your own blues banjo licks in this lesson from Mike Hedding Music.
with Mike Hedding MusicUsing easy scales and positions you should already know, learn how to create your own blues banjo licks in this lesson from Mike Hedding Music.
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11110 min11-part Mandolin course62 CQ
The mandolin is a gorgeous instrument to play. In this beginner mandolin course, learn everything you need to know about playing this instrument, from the basics to more advanced techniques.
with Mike Hedding MusicThe mandolin is a gorgeous instrument to play. In this beginner mandolin course, learn everything you need to know about playing this instrument, from the basics to more advanced techniques.
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10166 min10-part Banjo course89 CQ
From learning how to play "Up the Neck Scruggs" backup, to how to come up with your own blues banjo licks, discover some fun and essential skills and techniques for beginner to intermediate musicians.
with Mike Hedding MusicFrom learning how to play "Up the Neck Scruggs" backup, to how to come up with your own blues banjo licks, discover some fun and essential skills and techniques for beginner to intermediate musicians.
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863 min8-part Banjo course35 CQ
In this beginner-level course, follow along with musician and teacher Armel Amiot and discover how to tune a banjo, play basic chords, and learn three songs that ring with southern charm!
with Learn InstrumentsIn this beginner-level course, follow along with musician and teacher Armel Amiot and discover how to tune a banjo, play basic chords, and learn three songs that ring with southern charm!
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6 minFREEMusic Appreciation lessonFree4 CQ
TED Fellow Abigail Washburn wanted to be a lawyer improving US-China relations -- until she picked up a banjo. She tells a moving story of the remarkable connections she's formed touring across the United States and China while playing that banjo and singing in Chinese.
with Abigail WashburnTED Fellow Abigail Washburn wanted to be a lawyer improving US-China relations -- until she picked up a banjo. She tells a moving story of the remarkable connections she's formed touring across the United States and China while playing that banjo and singing in Chinese.