Dec - Jan 2006 Music Lesson

Computer Software

The new "Transcribe!" software allows you to slow CDs down to a 1/2, even 1/4 speed, without affecting the pitch. It will help you to understand what is going on in the music. Download a Free 30 Day Trial.

Click Here and learn more.

Banjo

Listen to this example from my DVD. Click Here and Here

Warren Yates

The Warren Yates Method of Playing Bluegrass Banjo for Beginners

DVD

The Yates Tailpiece

This tail piece is designed to eliminate ALL unwanted overtones. You will only hear the parts that count.

Banjo

Chromatic or Melodic runs are a great way to spice up your banjo playing. Here is a simple run that you can use to gain the understanding of how it works.

Here is a sample where the run can be used in a song. See the video clip Here.

Here it is broken down.

The sample was played by Donnie Little.

Here is a technique of playing that can be useful in backup and lead playing. The trick is to use the first and third finger to hold the main part of the chord so that the middle and pinky fingers can work to other notes.

See the video clip Here.

The Practice Anywhere Banjo

Full size, yet it fits in your suitcase