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In this methodical and fun lesson the student learns the most common rhythm patterns for the banjo and the tonal chords for the keys of C, G, D, A, E, and F. The student moves through several demonstration chord progressions adding to their knowledge and skill level as they progress. The course teaches, among other things, the one, four, and five chord; the six minor chord, the two chord, circle progressions, and the flatted seven chord. A basic
...This intermediate level arrangement takes you all the way up to the seventeenth fret with nice passage stops on frets seven through ten. The lesson starts with full demonstrations at two different speeds for you to listen and play along with. Then you have the detailed "by ear" lesson where you learn the song in two- to four-measure phases using no music or tab. Finally you will have backing tracks at two different speeds to practice with and to
...Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic rock hit by CCR without using any music, tab, or video! The entire lesson is taught "by ear" in two- to four-measure sections, and demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.
This classic rock standard is fun and easy to learn! In this lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely "by ear" using no music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every phrase and lick. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for LIVE PERFORMANCE! This song is rated as a level one arrangement.
This Jimmy Durante hit makes a great level one flat pick solo. You will also learn the chords as well and there is a full demonstration of the song before the phrase-by-phrase "by ear" lesson. At the conclusion of the lesson you are given three different versions of the backing tracks for you, and maybe a friend, to play along with.
In this lesson Bill Brown will teach you the arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" he still uses to this day. This is an intermediate level fingerstyle solo for those of you who have been playing over two years. The song is fully demonstrated and then Bill works you through the entire arrangement in two- to four-measure sections completely "by ear."
Alan Holdsworth is the guitarist for U.K. on this song, so there are plenty of tasteful progressive rock licks for you to learn in this lesson. The song is also loaded with exotic time signatures so you will get a counting workout as well. The song is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson you are given the backing tracks with no guitar for you to play along with.
This surprisingly jazzy song was pulled off quite well by The Beatles though the style was not typical of their song list. In this "all-audio" lesson you will learn the jazz chord progression and the lead guitar fill-ins and solo without video, tab, or music. Bill Brown, your teacher, also lays out some basic theory about the moveable chord shapes and how they are getting their names. The song has demonstration and backing tracks to practice and
...In this quarter hour lesson you will learn the basic techniques and terminology of banjo playing that will allow you to jump right in to the Banjo By Ear lessons. This all-audio tutorial covers things like strings, frets, tuning, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and more. Completing this lesson will make it easier for you move through the other Banjo By Ear lessons since you will have most of the foundational techniques already "under your belt." This lesson
..."Redwing" is an old bluegrass standard and now you can learn to play it completely "by ear." The song is demonstrated and then taught in two- to four-measure sections without music or tab. At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks with no banjo on them for you to practice and perform with.
(Late Intermediate Level) Learn the entire studio version of this song without using music, tab, or video! This song is loaded with riff after riff of "must-know" guitar licks. The entire song is demonstrated for you and then taught to you in small increments totally "by ear." You are also given backing tracks at two speeds for you to practice and perform with.
This first year New Orleans classic is a great choice for banjo players who have mastered the basics of banjo playing. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a step-by-step "by ear" lesson in two- to four-measure sections. Finally, you are given the back-up tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with.
"Cumberland Gap" is a bluegrass standard and it is easy to learn "by ear" in this lesson. First, you will have a full demonstration of the arrangement with drums, bass, and guitar accompaniment. Then, after you are taught the lesson in small phases, you are given the backing tracks without the banjo on it for you to use for your own live performance!
If you are just learning to play the banjo then this standard is a good "next piece" for you. In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson over every lick of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with.
In this Banjo By Ear lesson you will learn a banjo solo version of "Ashokan Farewell" from the PBS series The Civil War. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson of every note and phrase. A guitar accompaniment track is included for you to perform with.
You will be up around frets seven, eight, and nine with this arrangement! This will be a good piece for you to learn if you are ready to venture out from the first few frets but aren't quite ready for a level two piece. In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson over every lick of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks at two different
...This Intermediate level arrangement takes you to the tenth fret while giving you plenty of hammer-ons and slides to make a great sounding banjo solo. Also, it is in Drop C tuning! The lesson kicks off with a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a detailed "by ear" lesson over every lick of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with.
...This Banjo by Ear box set is designed for the beginner banjo player who wants to learn the standard bluegrass tunes while progressing in proficiency. Here you will find song lessons at a beginner level as well as those at an intermediate level that will take the student into alternate tunings and positions up the neck. Included in this box set is the lesson "Banjo Basics," designed to bring the absolute beginner up to speed on banjo terminology
...This bluegrass favorite is easy to learn when it is taught "by ear." In this lesson you will have a full demonstration of the arrangement with drums, bass, and guitar accompaniment. Then, after you are taught the lesson in small phases, you are given the backing tracks without the banjo on it for you to use for your own live performance!
This iconic progressive rock standard is fast and easy to learn with this "By Ear" lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks and then each section of the song is broken down in two- to four-measure segments and taught using no music, tab, print, or video. The lesson wraps up with backing tracks for the student to use for their own live performance of the song.
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