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History of the Banjo & Bluegrass Music
How to Care for a Banjo
Tips for Buying a Banjo
Banjo Parts & Their Function
How to Tune the Banjo
How to Play Banjo Chords
How to Play Forward & Reverse Banjo Rolls
Banjo Chords
How to Play the Earl Scruggs Banjo Roll
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Alternating Banjo Roll
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How to Play Earl Scruggs Songs on the Banjo
Incorporating Rolls Into Banjo Music
Summary: Learn how to play an Earl Scruggs banjo roll in this free online bluegrass music lesson.
Fred Wilharm has played guitar, banjo and harmonica for over 25 years and has taught bluegrass banjo. He has performed with several singing groups and now performs with the family...read more
"Hi I’m Fred with ExpertVillage.com. During this segment we’re going to talk about some of the basic banjo rolls. The first roll we’re going to show you today is the Earl Scruggs Roll. And for this roll, we strike the third string with the thumb pick, the second string with the first finger, the fifth string with the thumb pick and the first string with the second finger. And we repeat that. And when the roll is speeded up it sounds like this. "
eHow Article: How to Play the Earl Scruggs Banjo Roll
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denny1 said
on 8/2/2008 I thoroughly enjoy these videos. Going from guitar to banjo is so much easier with this help. Thanks Fred!