Lessons
Dobro Fills
In this video Dan Miller discusses ideas regarding the use of fill licks on the Dobro and demonstrates using the song “Nine Pound Hammer” as an example.
Nine Pound Hammer Dobro Solo
In this video Dan Miller shows you how to find the simple melody to “Nine Pound Hammer” and then shows you how to build a solo from that melody.
Salt Creek Bluesy Guitar Solo
This video (and tablature) provide another extract from the book/video/CD project -Flatpicking the Blues- by Brad Davis. In this project Brad teaches how to use blues scales, licks, and techniques in bluegrass songs and tunes. At the end of the book he gives a number of examples of how to use those scales and techniques…
John Hardy Bluesy Guitar Solo
This video (and tablature) is an extract from the book/video/CD project “Flatpicking the Blues” by Brad Davis. In this project Brad teaches how to use blues scales, licks, and techniques in bluegrass songs and tunes. At the end of the book he gives a number of examples of how to use those scales and techniques…
Salt Creek for the Banjo
In this video Dan Miller teaches you how to play “Salt Creek” on the 5-string Banjo. The B part of this arrangement is based on an arrangement by Alan Munde. Dan also shows a vamp style back up that can be used on this tune.
Redwing for 5-String Banjo
In this video Dan Miller teaches you how to play “Redwing” on the five string banjo in the key of G.