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Downloadable Online Easy Beginner Banjo Lessons by Ross Nickerson
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New Feature These beginner banjo online courses now include close-up videos on how to hold the banjo, put the picks on and attach a strap. Also a detailed video on how to tune your banjo, change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and the parts of the banjo pointed out. The lessons also all include a booklet with supporting pictures, text instructions and tablature. |
 Beginner Course Option 1 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way 2. Learn the Slide, Pull-off, Hammer-on and Cripple Creek 3. Left Hand Exercises Video Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 12.95 More details Sample videos |
 Beginner Course Option 2 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way 2. Learn the Slide, Pull-off, Hammer-on and Cripple Creek 3. Left Hand Exercises Video 4. Includes Three Songs demonstrated at 3 speeds in both split screen video and separate audio tracks. The Three songs are Cripple Creek Banjo in the Hollow John Henry Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 19.95 More details Sample videos |
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Course Option 3Option 3 includes all the lessons in Option 2 plus these additional fundamentals lessons below and two more songs, for just 5.00 more. 5. How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 6. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords Five Songs demonstrated at 3 speeds in both split screen video and separate audio tracks. The Five songs are Cripple Creek Banjo In the Hollow John Henry Two Dollar Bill Blackberry Blossom Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 24.95 More details Sample videos |
Must Know Banjo Licks  Must Know Banjo Licks 1. Beginnings, Endings and Turnarounds 2. Must Know Scruggs Style Licks G, C and D 3. Melodic and Single String Style Banjo 4. Backup Banjo 5. Up the Neck Banjo 6. Slow Banjo Styles 7. Blues Banjo 8. Chromatic, Triplets, Hot Licks 9. Bending the Strings All Three Bundles $30 More info Sample videos  Backup Band to Play Along and practice with Online Banjo Student Lesson 1. Boil That Cabbage Down 2. Banjo in the Hollow 3. Cumberland Gap 4. Wildwood Flower 5. Cripple Creek 6. John Henry 7. Red River Valley 8. Eight More Miles to Louisville 9. My Old Kentucky Home 10. Blackberry Blossom All ten songs 12.95 More details |
24
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24 Song lessons Including Dueling Banjos, Foggy Mountain Breakdown and The Beverly Hillbillies Theme. Samples 1.The Ballad of Jed Clampett 2. Rocky Top 3. Jesse James 4. Will The Circle Be Unbroken 5. Dueling Banjos 6. Roll in my Sweet Baby's Arms 7. Two Dollar Bill 8. Foggy Mountain Breakdown 9. Bill Cheatum 10. America The Beautiful 11. Wreck of the Old 97 12. Joy to the World 13. Banjo in the Hollow 14. My Old Kentucky Home 15. John Henry 16. Cripple Creek 17. Blackberry Blossom 18. I'll Fly Away 19. Old Joe Clark 20. Hark the Herald Angels Sing 21. Cumberland Gap 22. Crying Holy 23. Battle Hymn of the Republic 24. Turkey in the Straw And Bonus Song: Amazing Grace More details Sample videos |
Important Fundamentals Lessons  Important Fundamentals Lessons 1. How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 2. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords more details Sample videos Intermediate and more advanced  Intermediate and more advanced 1.Backup Banjo for Beginners and New Intermediates 2. Up The Neck for Beginners and New Intermediates 3. Secrets to Building Speed in Your Right Hand 4. Adapting an Easy Melody to Bluegrass BanjoS 5. Learning the Chord Forms and Chord Shapes Up and Down the Neck. Major, Minor and Seventh Chords All Four intermediate lessons and The Learning the Chord Forms Video 24.95 More info Sample videos |
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All lessons include close-up streaming video with split screen technology.
They also audio soundfiles of the lessons played slower and at a faster speed,
along with a music tablature booklet of the examples with written text and tips.
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All lessons include close-up streaming video with split screen technology.
They also audio soundfiles of the lessons played slower and at a faster speed,
along with a music tablature booklet of the examples with written text and tips.
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to Pick the Right Way See must-know banjo rolls demonstrated close up with video, soundfiles, and tablature. Along with the video, soundfiles, and tab, the lessons include text tips from a professional banjo player and teacher with the experience to save you time and teach you correctly from the beginning. These lessons are for beginners learning to pick for the first time and intermediate students who need to improve and get it right. Sample Videos Flash Versions See sample video Windows Sample |
Learn How to Slide, Pull-off, Hammer-on and Cripple Creek In this lesson you will see each technique demonstrated on video and you'll have tablature and sound to go with it. Learn how to get those slides, pull-offs and hammers to sound the way they are supposed to along with really getting Cripple Creek right! These lessons are for beginners learning to pick for the first time and intermediate students who need to improve and improve their technique Sample Videos Flash Versions See sample video Windows Sample |
Left Hand Exercises Video Lesson Buy both lessons for 12.95 and receive a Left-hand Technique and Exercises Video, Text and Tab. Also includes booklet on how to hold the banjo, put the picks on, how to tune your banjo, the parts on the banjo, and how to read tablature. Both Learn to Pick The Banjo The Right Way and the Learn the slide, pull-off, hammer-on and how to play Cripple Creek lessons. See sample videos Sample Videos Flash Versions See sample video Windows Sample |
How
to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises Ross Nickerson describes an easy way to get started with and use a metronome. Also nine different picking timing examples to learn and work with. Good timing is essential in bluegrass banjo playing. Having this video available is unusual and you will benefit a lot having this instruction.See sample videos Sample Videos Flash Versions See sample video Windows Sample |
Playing
a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords Ross Nickerson demonstrates playing a simple roll while changing chords. This is the foundation of you banjo playing, being able to pick through the chords of the tune. It gives you a place to go when you lose your place or make a mistake. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn this important principle right away. Sample Videos Flash Versions See sample video Windows Sample |
New Feature These beginner courses now include close up videos on how to hold the banjo, put the picks on and attach a strap. Also a detailed video on how to tune your banjo, change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and the parts of the banjo pointed out. The lessons also all include a booklet with supporting pictures, text instructions and tablature. |
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All lessons available for immediate download!
Beginner Course Option 1 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way 2. Learn the Slide, Pull-off, Hammer-on and Cripple Creek 3. Left Hand Exercises Video Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 12.95 More details Sample videos |
Beginner Course Option 2 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way 2. Learn the Slide, Pull-off, Hammer-on and Cripple Creek 3. Left Hand Exercises Video 4. Includes Three Songs demonstrated at 3 speeds in both split screen video and separate audio tracks. The Three songs are Cripple Creek Banjo in the Hollow John Henry Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 19.95 More details Sample videos |
Beginner Course Option 3 Option 3 includes all the lessons in Option 1 and 2 plus these additional fundamentals lessons below and two more songs, for just 5.00 more. 5. How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 6. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords 5. How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 6. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords Five Songs demonstrated at 3 speeds in both split screen video and separate audio tracks. The Five songs are Cripple Creek Banjo In the Hollow John Henry Two Dollar Bill Blackberry Blossom Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 24.95 More details Sample videos |
Must Know Banjo Licks Must Know Banjo Licks 1. Beginnings, Endings and Turnarounds 2. Must Know Scruggs Style Licks G, C and D 3. Melodic and Single String Style Banjo 4. Backup Banjo 5. Up the Neck Banjo 6. Slow Banjo Styles 7. Blues Banjo 8. Chromatic, Triplets, Hot Licks 9. Bending the Strings All Three Bundles $30 More info Sample videos Backup Band to Play Along and practice with Online Banjo Student Lesson 1. Boil That Cabbage Down 2. Banjo in the Hollow 3. Cumberland Gap 4. Wildwood Flower 5. Cripple Creek 6. John Henry 7. Red River Valley 8. Eight More Miles to Louisville 9. My Old Kentucky Home 10. Blackberry Blossom All ten songs 12.95 More details |
24
Song lessons
24 Song lessons Including Dueling Banjos, Foggy Mountain Breakdown and The Beverly Hillbillies Theme. Samples 1.The Ballad of Jed Clampett 2. Rocky Top 3. Jesse James 4. Will The Circle Be Unbroken 5. Dueling Banjos 6. Roll in my Sweet Baby's Arms 7. Two Dollar Bill 8. Foggy Mountain Breakdown 9. Bill Cheatum 10. America The Beautiful 11. Wreck of the Old 97 12. Joy to the World 13. Banjo in the Hollow 14. My Old Kentucky Home 15. John Henry 16. Cripple Creek 17. Blackberry Blossom 18. I'll Fly Away 19. Old Joe Clark 20. Hark the Herald Angels Sing 21. Cumberland Gap 22. Crying Holy 23. Battle Hymn of the Republic 24. Turkey in the Straw And Bonus Song: Amazing Grace Purchase All 4 Bundles for for 39.95. Includes Bonus Song Amazing Grace 39.95 More details Sample videos |
Important Fundamentals Lessons Important Fundamentals Lessons 1. How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 2. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords more details Sample videos Intermediate and more advanced Intermediate and more advanced 1.Backup Banjo for Beginners and New Intermediates 2. Up The Neck for Beginners and New Intermediates 3. Secrets to Building Speed in Your Right Hand 4. Adapting an Easy Melody to Bluegrass BanjoS 5. Learning the Chord Forms and Chord Shapes Up and Down the Neck. Major, Minor and Seventh Chords All Four intermediate lessons and The Learning the Chord Forms Video 24.95 More info Sample videos |
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Beginner Course Option 1 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way
Beginner Course Option 2 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way
Beginner Course Option 3 Includes the lessons in Option 2 along with the following two lessons, plus two more songs.
Songs Bundle 3 Each song includes, video to see how it's done, audio files to hear the segments clearly, and tablature so you can print it out.
Lessons also include text tips on common obstacles in learning the song.
Must Know Licks Bundle 1 Each video has the many must-know examples of these techniques demonstrated slow and fast on video. Each lesson also comes with it's own tablature booklet.
Beginning the Five-Sring Banjo CD-Rom SeriesGet started on the right foot and create good habits. Learn essential basics, proper right and left hand technique, songs, timing, chords and much more with these tailored Beginner Courses
Banjo Songs For Beginner - CD-Rom SeriesTwelve Banjo and Bluegrass Classics demonstrated in split screen video at three speeds to make it easier to learn. 
24 Banjo and Bluegrass Classics - CD-Rom SeriesImprove your banjo picking with banjo lessons online at BanjoTeacher.com. Internet lessons to learn beginning banjo, learning to pick right, how to slide and hammer-on, playing backup, for building speed, up the neck and more. 
"Must Know" Banjo Licks - CD-Rom SeriesVideos feature many licks on banjo with video and tab. These must-know examples are demonstrated slow and at faster speeds. Included is tablature for all the lessons and licks
Intermediate Baanjo Lessons - CD-Rom SeriesFour intermediate lessons and The Learning the Chord Forms Video
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