Backup Banjo - Lesson 1 - Introduction

Here is a brief overview of what it takes to get started improvising Scruggs style backup. Be sure to subscribe if you would like to be notified when follow up videos are released.

[erikreiner]

Daggum, the fact that you provide this without charge... You are a mighty fine hero.

[tmo-yb]

Thanks, Sean. Unlike many YouTube channels that dilly-dally around, your banjo lessons get right to the point and push through from beginning to end. I appreciate that. Also, I appreciate the fact that you don’t talk to beginners as if they were children. Best wishes.

[BrianDillingham]

These are seriously some of the most professional quality video lessons I've seen generally, but especially in the banjo community. So much information packed tightly, I've rewatched 3-4 times already

[PlasmaDavid]

Bloody brilliant tutorials mate, looks like I'm going to have to bite the bullet and finally learn all this actual music stuff instead of just messing around!

[perryhull]

Thanks Sean, really nice lesson. Very clear. After ten years of playing and listening to Earl, I'm still amazed by subtlety and importance of his backup. His backup on John Henry on Classic Bluegrass is but one example. His playing is so rich.

[andrewlea]

You helped me apply my keyboard-based music theory to the banjo. Thank you! You changed my life!

[hochbob]

Sean, have been listening to your Tube posts for quite some time. You are a very skilled player. I just found this three part lesson and must say it is exceptional. Your ability to play and teach is unmatched. Thanks.

[goofoffbert]

Thank you! I've learned more in theory and how that applies to the banjo neck and shapes and progressions in this video than any other. Much appreciated!

[mrgaaconnell]

I have looked at a lot of YouTube banjo lessons in the past two years, Sean. A heck of a lot, but you are amazing. Count me in as a disciple.

[jackburton]

Gol dang this is about the best musical instruction video I think I've ever seen. You covered all the basics quickly and clearly . Super helpful for breaking into banjo. Thank you.

[tonyt.]

Wish I had seen this video a couple of years ago when I started playing. You explain the chord and scale system in a logical understandable way. Thank you.

[tfranco]

I am a beginner and I am used with "do re explanation "organized" my mind. Very clear.

[banjobear]

Theoretical underpinnings of Western music clearly covered in the first four minutes! Well done!

[geofo]

Fantastic explanation Sean. I've been a huge fan of your style since I started the struggle to master 5 string banjo. This has been such a help can't thank you enough.

Geof Harris (England)

[JohnWilson-bnxs]

Great EASY TO UNDERSTAND intro to theory. I'll be back for more. Many thanks.

[ratch]

Thank you for actually explaining this! been playing guitar and sax for years and never understood it! Thanks!!!

[seanraymond]

Very great and professional demonstration here, very easy to understand, thanks for sharing this buddy.

[markbanjodaniel]

Brilliant Sean! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and putting it across in an easy to understand way . Looking forward to part 2 .

[suenewberry]

Outstanding explanations and demonstrations. Wish I'd seen this when I first started playing. Thanks!

[cancaodavida]

Great lesson. Finaly somebody tought how to play scales. I did not know which fingers to use since I am new to banjo. I play drum, so do you. Cheers from Brazil!