How to Find the Melody
intermediate banjo
This lesson is for members
This lesson is part of a course under development teaching how to play by ear. It focuses on finding the melody to create solos. But rather than learn what MORE we should do, a good approach is to learn how to simplify melodies & the fretboard. This was recorded as part of the October 2024 Virtual Banjo Camp.
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Karen Doyle ·
Third time coming back to this lesson over two years. It's amazing what shows up when you're ready for it.
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Rita Alvarez ·
Welcome aboard — you picked a good one to start on.
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Katie Clark Support ·
Try measure 3 on its own at half tempo, and keep your right hand rolling even when the left hand is behind. The right hand is the metronome.
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Curtis Rhodes ·
Not just you. I still count this one out loud and I've been at it four years.
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Junior Pace ·
That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.