Banjo Lesson: Blackberry Blossom

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This lesson teaches how to play Blackberry Blossom on the 5-string banjo.

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Music

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• banjo
• lesson
• bluegrass
• geoff
• hohwald
• blackberry
• blossom
• tab
• tablature

[RAYD7024]

I really like this piece. It's easier to learn than the Janet Davis equivalent. I did notice two anomalies.

I believe there is a discrepancy between the video and the tabs in the tabs, the transition from Em to B7.  The last measure in E7 has seven notes instead of eight. The first measure in B7 has seven notes instead of eight. The video clearly shows eight notes for each. Has anyone else noticed this or am I just visually impaired?

[sorebutton]

Just one more thing Geoff - I was a little confused about your opening solo measure. I believe it is the 2nd string 10th fret and the 1st string nineth fret. I think you said 4th string nineth fret. Just want to throw my two cents in - LOL!

But when you're playin' a gig, you're not gittin' paid to ta;lk - just play your "banjer"

Just having a little fun with you. Keep up the good work! If you ever make it down to the Maryland area, I'd like to meet you and SLOW jam. Ed Baran -

[sorebutton]

Geoff - You are without a doubt a very good instructor. I just bought my Goodtime Deering last month, am going through your beginner banjo package and can play three songs at slow tempo - my forward rolls hit a wall at 100 bpm reference speed but I am a classical trained guitarist and I know the importance of accuracy over bad habits. I learned the Blackberry Blossom in about an hour of playing at med. tempo. I plan to get your banjo primer package and keep at it. Thanks so much!!

[cabaldivision]

THIS VIDEO DOESNT TEACH HOW TO PLAY BLACK BERRY BLOSSOM ITS JUST THE SOLO. he doesnt describe how to play the thing in detail its another poor banjo video wow what a suprise. getting guitar tabs and lessons was so much easier compared to the amount of rubbish ur exposed to when trying to learn the banjo

[Time128]

this is my frist song i learn on the banjo so i put it into a rock n roll song please cheack it out BONAPOLOOZA BANJO and leave a comment.

[froggytroat]

This is a non-melodic version. The JD book probably does a straight melodic version.

He says the purpose is to be able to play it simply, and then buy the advanced version. Nothing wrong with that, just pointing it out.

The melodic version would be note-for-note the way a fiddle would play it. This version is simpler while being the same tune.

This is a nice version if you want to learn it quickly. The barres are nice.

[CheweyDelt]

This is an interesting variation. I wonder if it's the standard variation? I'm actually learning banjo right now through Janet Davis' "You Can Teach Yourself Banjo" book and DVD, and her version of this song is much different. It bars several chords and also has a hammer-on in there. So this is an interesting variation to listen to versus the one I've been learning. Might be doing this with a friend on a banjo/fiddle duet and will have to check which version sounds better with the fiddle.

[Tagert112]

excellent lesson :)

favorited for checking it out later :)

[lenvoycey]

Thanks Geoff! I have bookmarked your website and will be a regular follower. I have been doing a reverse roll for a month but you have shown me the true sound of the reverse roll today for the first time. What a difference when you put the accent in the right place. What a great start for me. I can learn from you and love your beginner lessons and I will be taking your advanced lessons as soon as I am ready. Thanks again.

[essmatl]

Great right-hand technique. All you banjo players get a mirror and make sure your right hand looks like Geoff's. Notice how all his fingers strike the strings at the same distance from the bridge. You'll be surprised at how sweet that makes your sound. It's one of the little things that make the difference.