Category: Video

  • February 3, 2007
    This video demonstrates single string style picking using the standard three finger Scruggs approach on the five string banjo. The…

  • December 31, 2006
    Cripple Creek is usually one of the first songs aspiring banjo players learn the melody to so I figure it's…

  • December 18, 2006
    Arkansas Traveler is one of those cheesy, nursery rhyme tunes that's instantly recognizable. Like Wildwood Flower it lends itself well…

  • December 16, 2006
    Here is the Carter Family classic Wildwood Flower. A simple melody that lends itself well to crosspicking. If you're unfamiliar…

  • December 13, 2006
    Here is an example of the tune Gold Rush. It's in the key of A played out of the G…

  • December 9, 2006
    Here is a crash course in Scruggs style banjo playing. Below are the fundamental building blocks that will get you…

  • December 7, 2006
    Blackberry Blossom is right up there towards the top of the heap of fiddle tunes that are way overplayed. Love…

  • December 2, 2006
    Ralph Stanley's banjo classic arranged for guitar. The first video breaks down the melody and the second gives an example…

  • December 2, 2006
    Earl Scruggs rendition of the Carter Family classic "Little Darlin' Pal Of Mine" as played on the Carnegie Hall album.…

  • November 24, 2006
    Another Earl tune but this time it's in D minor tuning (the saddest of all keys according to Nigel). Same…