"Farewell Blues" For Banjo
Intermediate Roll-Based Style
In this Video I demonstrate how to play "Farewell Blues" using a roll-based style. (Visit my "Whiskey Before Breakfast" Video area for a promo of what each video looks like)
I present the melody and then a common variation emphasizing C7. Going through the right and left hands very slowly.
You also get two different B sections. The video is ten and a half minutes in length.
This video assumes a basic knowledge of your three major chord forms including the barre and what some refer to as the "F shape" and "D shape". It also assumes basic knowledge of right-hand rolls.
Included with the video is a TAB in pdf format. See Text notes for password.
Anyone purchasing this course has email access to me for any questions concerning the material. Also please note that all videos are shot in HD 1080p video format and are recorded using a high quality condenser microphone; video and audio quality are important to us.
Your Instructor
I have been playing and teaching for over 20 years. During that time I've been fortunate enough to perform on the stages of Carnegie Hall, Ryman Auditorium and The Grand Ole Opry. In addition to playing as a solo artist I perform with the Chuck Nation bluegrass band, as well as in the Banjo+Cello duo called Bow Nā Banjo. I'm a three time Georgia State Banjo and Flatpick Guitar winner and the 2006 Merlefest Banjo winner.
I studied Music Theory and Jazz Improvisation under nationally acclaimed pianist Kevin Bales for five years. Studying improvisation under a pianist provided me with a unique outlook for all of my music studies. My extensive training in a variety of musical systems (Bluegrass, Jazz, Popular, Classical) has given me knowledge of both the formal and aural/traditional systems.
When I'm not performing or teaching, I spend most of my time developing educational material for banjo as well as writing original compositions.