Improvise on the Banjo with 6ths! // Bluegrass Banjo Lesson

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[tara]

beautifully explained. I have heard Alison Brown play these things a lot in her Celtic repertoire and it's great to see the concept laid out for the more intermediate players.

[judwatkins]

I still get new insights even after watching the same videos months or years apart. Thanks, Eli!!!

[bigshinytone]

Fantastic lesson, as always!
You can hear 6th at work on Bela’s tune the Open Road on Drive. Love it.

[blackbirdpie]

Dennis Caplinger told me he favors sixth patterns and being familiar with his playing I hear his style in there. Thanks very much I'll be working on this!

[johnapicella]

Outstanding lesson. Friend of the devil is a perfect song to apply this to. You included the opening riff in this lesson. I’ve been working on that song as it has become a regular tune in the local jam.
GHS almost mediums if you please!

[paulfoytack]

I'm not sure how you do it Eli but your teaching method is piercing my thick head.
Thanks!

[tobypritchard]

This is great Eli, each lesson is a goldmine that needs time to explore

[jaguarsunburst]

You're Really The Best Teacher Ever .!!❤❤❤

[gbwooten]

I have been picking around on a banjo for several years but I have learned a lot from you. I'm trying to get my grandsons to pick it up, they both are pretty smart and if they give it a try I know they would get really good with your teaching. It's really a good thing that you are doing. You play very well and a lot can be learned from you. Thanks.

[DYMONDSLAWNANDLANDSCAPE]

I am going to try these in blackberry blossom! Thanks 😊

[michaelmalek]

Nice! I like this, great little exercise as well!

[peterreno]

Nice work. I'm trying this on Whiskey Before Breakfast in G!

[alpricestring]

I'm going to try applying this in the B part of Road to Columbus. Thanks Eli.

[bumpassbanjo]

Good lesson Eli, i play a lot of Reno and Adcock style tunes and this would work with a lot of tunes. im gonna try using this method on Limehouse blues.

[kensymons]

Eight More Miles to Louisville might sound good with 6ths.

[astro]

A lot here, Eli. Thanks for this. Eight More Miles to Louisville might be a good one for these exercises.

[peterdomenici]

Well explained, this is a really great breakdown of that sound. Love these videos man, really helpful. Thanks!

[timspencer]

Blackbird would be great with this technique.

[goldenbanjo]

That might work well on ground speed! Good video man.

[RickyMier]

What a great lesson! That track at the end is ridiculous, where can I find more of that music?