Basic Bluegrass Riffs and Rolls for the Ukulele/Banjolele

Here is the perfect place to start if you want to explore bluegrass. These basic exercises will cover the forward roll, backward roll, a hammer-on riff, and two versions of Shave and a Haircut (Two Bits).

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[OneMusicSchool]

Did anyone receive the notification where I accidentally wrote “Ukukeke” instead of Ukulele? 😂😂😂😂😂 Darn Thumbs!

[oxlip]

what a welcoming community, stopped by to listen to a banjolele being played but will be sticking around

[jenniferlehner]

I love this! I have a banjolele and am always looking for new banjo-y ways to play it. I would welcome any other banjolele tutorials you want to make before your uke goes to the winner :)

[juheli]

Forward Roll - 00:21
Exercise - 02:07
Backward Roll - 03:10
Exercise - 04:33
Hammer-On Riff - 05:35
Exercise - 07:36
Shave and a Haircut - 08:24
Giveaway and Bloopers - 10:06

[bryacinth]

As a ukulele player that loves Folk music, I want a banjolele so bad. These are great! Thank you!

[shawnmcdowell]

This reminds me of the early 80's when I was playing bluegrass on my guitar. Those were some fun days.

[BillHart_Family_Friends]

Very cool Katie.  I have been playing these stringed instruments for over 50 years and it always thrills me when you show me something I have never done before.  Thanks dearly!

[warriorsgreatness]

Exceptional teaching. Inspirational, educational, professional expertise. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts and talents with the world. You are definitely making the world a better place with your wonderful videos. Mucho Gracias

[williamclackum]

2 things, I found my great grandfathers banjolele and had it restrung and tuned today and I'm excited to start learning to play, and last, I love that you're a lefty!

[MikeBrown-dkor]

A super lesson, Katie. I love the sound of the banjolele. A big thank you.

[lindasuehundley]

Good morning, Ms. Katie, I love waking up on Saturday to see what my my "present under the tree is" from you! Not a banjo or Bluegrass kinda girl, but I always appreciate learning different skills and techniques! I t makes for a well-rounded musician.. Besides, by the end of the tutorial, that cute little thing had grown on me...and much to my husband's dismay, I wanted one! BTW.... love the metrenome. Hugs from Houston!❤

[poohbearlife]

My banjolele is arriving tomorrow and im so excited! Just subscribed so I can come back and learn! :-)

[mariealann]

I don’t own a banjolele but I still enjoyed the video good job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[bobbraun]

Super video! Here is an ending similar to shave and a haircut: play 3rd string open, then pluck 2nd fret and hammer on to the third and then fourth fret. Then open 4th string, open 1st string, open 4th and finally 3 fret on the 1st string. In bluegrass it's called the g run. For ukulele we can call it the c run.

[wallist]

This video convinced me I should buy my sister’s banjolele and learn a new instrument...My fingers are sore but I’m having lots of fun so thank you!

[charliejordan]

Thank you for this uke lesson, I've been learning rolls on the banjo and guitar, it's great to try new idea's for my uke.

[needmorecowbell]

Oh what a great giveaway and tutorial. I've been wanting a banjolele so bad. Thank you for giving away something so unique, it is very generous of you! ❤❤❤❤❤

[arc]

These finger rolls sound great on my ukulele. On the Duke10 Banjolele it has that extra special tone, the notes sound fun and lively, it's a perky Happy instrument. Thanks for the new exercises, smiling learnings.
(Lol, funny bloopers, I was looking for the uke strap when you said that, hahahah) Happy days of Love 💚😘💚

[jackiichocolate]

Thanks Miss Katie, I am going to have fun with my ukulele now. Thanks so much much much and love u much much much❤️💚💛💜💙

[Anniebirdd]

You are fabulous and I will be back for sure. following now. Order a Banjolele TODAY! Thanks so much.