See, you got five strings, three picks, and an infinite world of possibilities."
Bobby Dickson
Did you know: The banjo is the only true American musical invention! Tracing its roots back to Africa in instruments like the Akonting, the banjo is a true original. And yet, it has cousins all over the planet. In Japan, they play the Shamisen. In India, the Sarod. In Turkey, the Cümbüş. The point is, you take a drum, you stick some strings on it, and you’ve got one of the world’s most compelling sounds. While there are many types of modern banjo, the Five-String Banjo reigns supreme. Perhaps the most crucial element of Bluegrass music, its dazzling speed and charming tone are, for most, irresistible.
The great Earl Scruggs, the originator of modern three-finger Bluegrass banjo playing, started it all. Ever since, novices and professionals alike have striven to emulate his speed, feel, and ingenuity. That’s our bread and butter!
Students will study right hand technique -- that's really the heart of the instrument. They'll understand scales and chords and how they relate to the music they aspire to play. Students will study classic repertoire and develop a catalog of songs they can play.
With an extensive knowledge of classic licks and a command of music theory, students will be able to improvise as accompanists and soloists. They'll learn to jam with others and to function successfully in ensemble situations. We'll work together to polish your technique, develop blistering speed, power, tone quality, and more. We'll study the stylings of the greats like Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, J. D. Crowe, Bill Keith, Bela Fleck, and more. We'll work together to make you the best picker you can be.
* Instrument and accessory selection * Banjo and Bluegrass history and appreciation * Rhythm theory * Tone production * Musical esthetics * And More!
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