learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
I've been playing guitar for about a year now and am pretty decent at finger picking, no real structure though. Just kind of going by what sounds good. Could I do that with the banjo or do i need to learn rolls and such?
@BroBearPig In my opinion, you really need to learn the rolls and licks. They are the basis for bluegrass banjo. That being said, it doesn't mean you can't play the banjo differently, it just won't sound like standard banjo playing. When you hear something you like, without the proper rolls and licks, it won't sound the same, or in some cases not even close to the same. I hope that helps!
Great help but the explanation of index, middle, index is backwards . . . you're showing the incorrect fingers while calling out their names. Took me a while to figure out exactly what you meant. ;-)
@sirwoofsalot If you watch my fingers, you are looking at the finger in the air instead of the finger that I am pretending to play with. That is why you thought it was backwards. When I say index, I'm moving my index finger towards the correct string and moving my middle finger out of the way so it is obvious I am not using it. You took that motion as meaning I was using it. I'm sorry that it confused you.
@countorlock100 Depending upon the version you are listening to, it is used multiple times in Foggy Mountain Breakdown. And yes, one of the places it would be used is at the end.
@blueiis2 thanks blueiss2, am new to the style and getting me head round the tab and all the different versions/variations. Am looking at Seegers tab for FMB (60's ish). will nail the slide eventually ! I play mostly by ear but with posts like yours and good tab will keep me right ! Found out where I'm going wrong, not keeping the roll going and not trusting my hands (and not going slow). Thanks again Blueiss2 pls keep posting
Informative clip. Would be great if you film with two cameras and split the screen. Plus, the 9 notes confused me but makes sense that it pauses before the next measure.
@countorlock100 This lick is long enough that is lasts for more than one measure. The first eight notes make up one measure. The last note is the first note of the next measure and would most likely be followed by a rest and then possibly more notes, depending on the song.
@blueiis2 ive only started playing so its all overwhelming !, the 5-string is so addictive. There are no teachers where I am so Im thankful for people like yourself who take the time to share their knowledge. ;-)
@hammill444 bud, keep going with it. practice your roles slowly, over and over till you can do it in yer sleep (only need a couple of roles, forward, back and alternating thumb) add your fretting hand notes when your pick hand is automatic. youll be playin like a demon in six months. promise
@hammill444 hey hammill444 You'll get there man, I played guitar for alot of years and got pretty good but the banjo is a different animal, Felt like a total novice. It takes time and the instrument is counter intuitive but very rewarding. Those walls you hit are part of the learning journey. Some weeks I feel I got it, then I'm back to metal work room 101 haha. Use a metronone, practice slow and Scruggs will come eventually x
Chris,I just started age 63! ,help! this G lick...,as you do 3 "bites" of 3 notes, this makes 9, I read that roles should be 8 notes, is it that the "last" note on the 3rd string with thumb,is in fact the "1st" note of the next series, how does this work?..., agree all other comments,you are the Best Chris!...god bless you, Manchester UK...Sunnyvenice.
@nitelifeband You're a smart one! Yes, you are absolutely correct. The last note is the first note of the next measure. It is almost always followed by a rest.
Started learning Bluegrass Banjo January 2010. By mid March, I thought I'd wasted my time and money, then I found these tutorials on YouTube. Earl Scruggs I'll never be, but I'm having a ball learning. Thanks from Scotland, blueiis2.
I've started to learn bluegrass banjo late in life (never too late). I've watched many tutorials, Mel bray etc and yours beats them all. Clear and straightforward. Good camera too. Thanks from the UK.
I have been trying this lick for awhile now and I finally got it !!! With your help of course !! I like your teaching style it makes it very easy to understand. Would enjoy seeing more Bluegrass Tag Licks if you get time
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learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
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learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
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learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
douglasdooley1 1 month ago
learned how to play foggy mountain breakdown from your video. Definitely need this g lick to play it. I play alto sax and guitar just for my own enjoyment and for a number of years. Just started playing the banjo and this got me hooked. Just need to get some of the nuances of the fingering and rolls down, then work on speed. Love to visit your shop sometime. Great instruction, thanks
douglasdooley1 1 month ago
I've been playing guitar for about a year now and am pretty decent at finger picking, no real structure though. Just kind of going by what sounds good. Could I do that with the banjo or do i need to learn rolls and such?
BroBearPig 2 months ago
@BroBearPig In my opinion, you really need to learn the rolls and licks. They are the basis for bluegrass banjo. That being said, it doesn't mean you can't play the banjo differently, it just won't sound like standard banjo playing. When you hear something you like, without the proper rolls and licks, it won't sound the same, or in some cases not even close to the same. I hope that helps!
blueiis2 2 months ago
that banjo sounds good
slickrick134 2 months ago
Hi Blueiis2!
Great help but the explanation of index, middle, index is backwards . . . you're showing the incorrect fingers while calling out their names. Took me a while to figure out exactly what you meant. ;-)
Keep posting!!
sirwoofsalot 2 months ago
@sirwoofsalot If you watch my fingers, you are looking at the finger in the air instead of the finger that I am pretending to play with. That is why you thought it was backwards. When I say index, I'm moving my index finger towards the correct string and moving my middle finger out of the way so it is obvious I am not using it. You took that motion as meaning I was using it. I'm sorry that it confused you.
blueiis2 2 months ago
THANK YOUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
doctordoctordocism 4 months ago
This convinced me to buy a bango, thank you.
ErnieN2011 4 months ago
hi blueiss2, is this lick the one scruggs uses on the turn aroung in foggy mountain breakdown ?
countorlock100 5 months ago
@countorlock100 Depending upon the version you are listening to, it is used multiple times in Foggy Mountain Breakdown. And yes, one of the places it would be used is at the end.
blueiis2 5 months ago
@blueiis2 thanks blueiss2, am new to the style and getting me head round the tab and all the different versions/variations. Am looking at Seegers tab for FMB (60's ish). will nail the slide eventually ! I play mostly by ear but with posts like yours and good tab will keep me right ! Found out where I'm going wrong, not keeping the roll going and not trusting my hands (and not going slow). Thanks again Blueiss2 pls keep posting
Peace and respect
Howl hickman
countorlock100 5 months ago
Thank you.
D0UHaveMyStapler 6 months ago
Informative clip. Would be great if you film with two cameras and split the screen. Plus, the 9 notes confused me but makes sense that it pauses before the next measure.
countorlock100 6 months ago
@countorlock100 This lick is long enough that is lasts for more than one measure. The first eight notes make up one measure. The last note is the first note of the next measure and would most likely be followed by a rest and then possibly more notes, depending on the song.
blueiis2 6 months ago
@blueiis2 ive only started playing so its all overwhelming !, the 5-string is so addictive. There are no teachers where I am so Im thankful for people like yourself who take the time to share their knowledge. ;-)
countorlock100 6 months ago
Great lesson-- and well broken down. But just too darn hard for me. Back to the 3 chord garage.
hammill444 6 months ago
@hammill444 This is probably one of the hardest licks in the beginning to get, but then very easy once you actually get it. Don't give up.
blueiis2 6 months ago
@blueiis2 Thanks, but the co-ordination just doesn't compute; some just have that natural talent, while others-- not so much.
hammill444 6 months ago
@hammill444 Try it again in a few months. You might surprise yourself.
blueiis2 6 months ago
@hammill444 bud, keep going with it. practice your roles slowly, over and over till you can do it in yer sleep (only need a couple of roles, forward, back and alternating thumb) add your fretting hand notes when your pick hand is automatic. youll be playin like a demon in six months. promise
countorlock100 5 months ago
@countorlock100 Well, maybe not. But it was nice to have hope-- at least for a little while.
hammill444 4 weeks ago
@hammill444 hey hammill444 You'll get there man, I played guitar for alot of years and got pretty good but the banjo is a different animal, Felt like a total novice. It takes time and the instrument is counter intuitive but very rewarding. Those walls you hit are part of the learning journey. Some weeks I feel I got it, then I'm back to metal work room 101 haha. Use a metronone, practice slow and Scruggs will come eventually x
countorlock100 3 weeks ago
Chris,I just started age 63! ,help! this G lick...,as you do 3 "bites" of 3 notes, this makes 9, I read that roles should be 8 notes, is it that the "last" note on the 3rd string with thumb,is in fact the "1st" note of the next series, how does this work?..., agree all other comments,you are the Best Chris!...god bless you, Manchester UK...Sunnyvenice.
nitelifeband 7 months ago
@nitelifeband You're a smart one! Yes, you are absolutely correct. The last note is the first note of the next measure. It is almost always followed by a rest.
blueiis2 7 months ago
well taught - others please note .....
referring to a string by number is the only foolproof way
because in most clips it is impossible to see the correct string
and also the finger (naturally) covers the string so
inevitably it cannot be seen
mick - roscommon - ireland
mpkir1 8 months ago
yessssssss ! Thank u so much, greetings from The Wirral, UK
oplbgtfdesv654bvtgrf 8 months ago
WOW UR A GREAT TEACHER. I GOT A 4 STRING FOR CHRISTMAS THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK
BRONCO93100 1 year ago
Finally, someone who makes it easy. Sign of a great teacher. Need your website.
SamuelBrownMD 1 year ago
Started learning Bluegrass Banjo January 2010. By mid March, I thought I'd wasted my time and money, then I found these tutorials on YouTube. Earl Scruggs I'll never be, but I'm having a ball learning. Thanks from Scotland, blueiis2.
MrJimmyjumbo 1 year ago
great teaching
laurinw 1 year ago
I've started to learn bluegrass banjo late in life (never too late). I've watched many tutorials, Mel bray etc and yours beats them all. Clear and straightforward. Good camera too. Thanks from the UK.
weeksbell 2 years ago
I have been trying this lick for awhile now and I finally got it !!! With your help of course !! I like your teaching style it makes it very easy to understand. Would enjoy seeing more Bluegrass Tag Licks if you get time
Gmastertech 2 years ago
Thank you so much. very very helpful. x
nickdent1971 2 years ago
Thank You !
cj5nutz 2 years ago
ah....YOU make it look easy.....grin....sounds good ....I'll have to try it in a little bit.....
thanks
olehippy13
olehippy13 2 years ago