Banjo Backup - in person workshop
With Joff Lowson and Fi Fi Fiddle At Didmarton Bluegrass festival
It was a challenge to play with so many banjos but Fiona and I did a great job without any amplification. Thanks to everyone who attended, and especially thanks to those who came up and said kind words at the end.
Watch the entire one hour workshop here
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We start off by playing a few tunes with only two chords – Buffalo Gals and Waggoner 1 step.
It’s more fun to play so I let everybody join in straight away then added in various talking points as we go along. For example leaving gaps – adding simple rolls – following the chords – changing the bass line – using different pinches. I also talk about 2-finger style.
The video is one hour long. Join in and play along in the comfort of your own home!
We play some well known tunes like Cherokee Shuffle, Soldier’s Joy and June Apple.
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