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Streaming video banjo lessons from Ross Nickerson. Recordings that teach you how to get off to a good start and learn correct 5-String Banjo technique.
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Important Banjo Fundamentals Online Lessons
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How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises

Ross Nickerson describes an easy way to get started with and use a metronome. Also included are nine different timing picking examples to learn and work with. Good timing is essential in bluegrass banjo playing. Having this video available is unusual and your banjo playing and overall satisfaction should benefit a lot by having this instruction.

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How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 8.00

Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords

Ross Nickerson demonstrates playing a simple roll while changing chords. This is will help you in so many ways and is the foundation of you banjo playing. Being able to pick through the chord changes of a song will structure your playing, make it easier to play with others and helps gives you something to fall back on when you lose your place or make a mistake. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn this important principle right away.

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2. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords 8.00

Learning the Chord Forms

This is 24 minute streaming video lesson on learning all the chord forms without using a chord chart. Much the way Ross Nickerson's book The Banjo Encyclopedia presents learning the chords but illustrated and shown to you on video. It's a simple and easy to remember method which should save you a lot of time learning these important chords and positions the hard way. This video is an excerpt for the Banjo Jamming and Play Along DVD. If you already own that DVD, there is no need to purchase this lesson.

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3. Learning the Chord Forms 10.00

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Beginner Banjo Courses Now in addition, these beginner courses now include close-up videos on how to hold the banjo, put the picks on and attach a strap. Also a detailed video on how to tune your banjo, change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and a video segment of Ross Nickerson pointing out the parts on the banjo. The lessons all include a booklet with supporting pictures, text instructions and tablature Get started on the right foot and create good habits. Learn essential basics, proper right and left hand technique, songs, timing, chords and much more with these tailored Beginner Courses at BanjoTeacher.com.	24 Song lessons including Dueling Banjos, Foggy Mountain Breakdown and The Beverly Hillbillies Theme. Sample videos below. 1.The Ballad of Jed Clampett 2. Rocky Top 3. Jesse James 4. Will The Circle Be Unbroken 5. Dueling Banjos 6. Roll in my Sweet Baby's Arms 7. Two Dollar Bill 8. Foggy Mountain Breakdown 9. Bill Cheatum 10. America The Beautiful 11. Wreck of the Old 97 12. Joy to the World 13. Banjo in the Hollow 14. My Old Kentucky Home 15. John Henry 16. Cripple Creek 17. Blackberry Blossom 18. I'll Fly Away 19. Old Joe Clark 20. Hark the Herald Angels Sing 21. Cumberland Gap 22. Crying Holy 23. Battle Hymn of the Republic 24. Turkey in the Straw And Bonus Song: Amazing Grace More details Sample Videos Flash Versions Sample videos Windows Versions See a sample video	Must Know Banjo Licks 1. Beginnings, Endings and Turnarounds 2. Must Know Scruggs Style Licks G, C and D 3. Melodic and Single String Style Banjo 4. Backup Banjo 5. Up the Neck Banjo 6. Slow Banjo Styles 7. Blues Banjo 8. Chromatic, Triplets, Hot Licks 9. Bending the Strings More info Sample Videos Flash Versions Sample videos Windows Versions See a sample video Lessons available for download immediately after you purchase.	Important Fundamentals Lessons 1. How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 2. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords 3. Learning the Chord Forms Sample Videos Flash Versions Sample videos Windows Versions See a sample video Backup Band to Play Along and practice with Online Banjo Student Lesson 1. Boil That Cabbage Down 2. Banjo in the Hollow 3. Cumberland Gap 4. Wildwood Flower 5. Cripple Creek 6. John Henry 7. Red River Valley 8. Eight More Miles to Louisville 9. My Old Kentucky Home 10. Blackberry Blossom	Intermediate and more advanced 1.Backup Banjo for Beginners and New Intermediates 2. Up The Neck for Beginners and New Intermediates 3. Secrets to Building Speed in Your Right Hand 4. Adapting an Easy Melody to Bluegrass Banjo Sample Videos Flash Versions Sample videos More info Buy all the banjo video lessons available for one low price
Beginner Course Option 1 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way 2. Learn the Slide, Pull-off, Hammer-on and Cripple Creek 3. Left Hand Exercises Video Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 12.95 More details Sample Videos Flash Versions Sample videos Windows Versions See a sample video
Beginner Course Option 2 1. Learn to Pick the Right Way 2. Learn the Slide, Pull-off, Hammer-on and Cripple Creek 3. Left Hand Exercises Video 4. Includes Three Songs demonstrated at 3 speeds in both split screen video and separate audio tracks. The Three songs are Cripple Creek Banjo in the Hollow John Henry Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 19.95 More details Sample Videos Flash Versions Sample videos Windows Versions See a sample video
Beginner Course Option 3 Option 3 includes these additional lessons to Option 2 and two more songs too. 4. How to use a Metronome and Timing Exercises 5. Playing a Song with a Basic Banjo Roll and Chords Five Songs demonstrated at 3 speeds in both split screen video and separate audio tracks. The Five songs are Cripple Creek Banjo In the Hollow John Henry Two Dollar Bill Blackberry Blossom Includes Banjo Basics Videos on: How to hold the banjo, put the picks on, attach a strap, tune the banjo, the parts of the banjo pointed out, how to change a string, tighten the head, set the bridge and more. 24.95 More details Sample Videos Flash Versions Sample videos Windows Versions See a sample video

Some Beginner and Intermediate Online Lessons by Ross Nickerson are now available on CD-ROM if you'd prefer to have a hard copy.

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Banjo Video Lessons on the Internet

Other Online Lessons Available All lessons available for immediate download!

Other Online Lessons Available
All lessons available for immediate download!