Lessons

Beginning Banjo Backup-Part 1

In this video Dan Miller talks about backup, rhythm and accompaniment in a bluegrass band and how the banjo player participates in the rhythm section of a band. He also demonstrates some beginning techniques used in banjo back up.

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Whiskey Before Breakfast for Guitar

Whiskey Before Breakfast is one of the most popular fiddle tunes at bluegrass jam sessions. In this video, Orrin Star demonstrates how you can play “Whiskey Before Breakfast” flatpick style on the guitar. Tablature is available on the Lessons page of the Bluegrass Unlimited website.

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Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down on Guitar

In this video Orrin Star teaches how to flatpick a guitar solo for “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down.”

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Mandolin Rhythm

In this video Tim May discusses and demonstrates some basics regarding playing rhythm and accompaniment on the mandolin.

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Cripple Creek on the Dobro

In this video lesson Dan Miller demonstrates how to play “Cripple Creek” on the Dobro. Also included are some right hand rolls and some practice licks that will help you prepare to play the tune. The tabs for the rolls, licks, and tune are included on the Bluegrass Unlimited Lesson Page.

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Old Time Pickin’ for the Banjo

In this video Dan Miller teaches the tune Old Time Pickin’ on the banjo. This is a tune that is good for beginning banjo players because it is a straight forward tune that has some nice techniques to help develop your basic banjo skills.

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