Intro to Banjo DVD

Intro to Banjo DVD by Geoff Hohwald covers the material presented in the Banjo Primer book. This course is designed to take the raw beginner through all the necessary steps to learn how to play Scruggs style 5 string banjo. You'll start off with the basics like parts of the banjo, how to tune, and simple rolls. Later on you'll learn how to play classic bluegrass banjo songs. The DVD utilizes many close ups to show proper hand position and technique. Split screen shots show both hands in detail and also onscreen tablature for all of the music. This is a complete instructional tool that is a must own for the beginning banjo picker.

Techniques Covered:

• Holding the Banjo
• Tuning
• Proper Right and Left Hand Technique
• Finger Position
• Chords
• Slides and Hammer Ons
• Pull Offs
• Chokes

Songs:

• Boil Them Cabbage Down
• Cripple Creek
• Shady Grove
• Worried Man Blues
• Basic Breakdown