Beginner Banjo | 3 Essential Rolls For Bluegrass Banjo

Demonstrating the forward, backward, and alternating rolls on the banjo.

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[robbiekjones]

Minute 6:14 - 7:14 may be the most concise, useful and essential single minute of banjo instruction I’ve ever seen.
The 3 rolls, in 1 musical phrase. It’s an exercise that has immediate, practical, and univerasl application.
It’s all well and good to practice those rolls, but it’s a whole different thing going rom one to another.
Mastering that phrase just ups anyone’s game for accompaniment and for learning licks in melodies. Thank you, sir.
I see lots of metronome work in my immediate future.

[CakedNinja]

Long time guitar player here. Always wanted to pick up a banjo, but was too afraid, then I came across this video. My banjo arrived just now!
Thank you for this lesson.

[lr]

Bought my first banjo about 8 months ago and just now getting the chance to sit down and learn it. I've been playing guitar for almost 30 years now, and while I'm still no professional, I believe I can tell a decent instructor when I see one. I watched your "how to tune your banjo" video in this series and became a subscriber at about the 2 minute mark. You are not only a fantastic banjo player, but an excellent teacher. Thank you sir, you rock!

[Denver_]

Wow is that an Earl Scruggs signature! thats amazing

[peterwalker]

I could die happy if I could just play that intro!!!

[Kazyman]

Beings I'm broke on accounta these Convid Daze, I'm thankful there's something beneficial & free for me. Boatloads of thx, John.

[elessaryk]

Thank you for these videos, John. I was paying for lessons on Udemy, but you give better information. And for free! I'm using that Udemy payment to support you on Patron instead. Thanks again!

[mattthetrucker]

I taught myself to play acoustic guitar more than once. 2 reasons I wanted to play banjo. 1 cripple creek, 2 foggy mountain I can't even play banjo with lessons.

[dragonflyreeps]

That was so good I have a full page of all the rolls that you said and I'm go8ng to practice and listen to a audiobook

[DoodlyDoo]

you do this at a reasonable pace. many other beginning banjo videos spend like 15 minutes on 10 different exercises to practice one roll

[claudineibernardes]

Thank you very much for this great lesson. If possible, whenever you can you could post another roll lesson covering other types of roll. That would be very helpful. I am 69 and just started learning the banjo. Be safe. Cheers from Brazil!

[Tomlinson_Farms]

unlike overpaid music lessons, this was as simple of explanation that anyone could have made. Glad to have watched

[arthurshat]

Been wanting to play the banjo for years now. Found an old kay '67 at a local antique store at a decent price. Watching tutorials while I wait for a few new parts to come in. I couldn't justify waiting to learn how to play any longer. Thank you for these videos!

[Sunshine-Light]

Howdy John, greetings from the olde country Ireland 🇮🇪

[stm]

The best intro to 5 string that I have come across on youtube. Thanks, can't wait to correct everything I have been doing wrong from my guitar finger picking days!

[jasonslayton]

Dude thank you!! I’ve been playing guitar and bass my whole life, but now at 39 I’ve just acquired a banjo. I have always loved banjo picking. With the help of your break down of the rolls I feel like I’m well on my way!
How long does it generally take to get used to wearing these picks? Lol.
Thanks again!!

[luissaints]

Hi here Brazil, thanks for lesson ! God Bless !

[FatSynthDude]

Thanks for this vid. It's really helping me understand just how much I bit off compared to how much I can chew.

[larryfarkas]

Came across one of your videos and it made me want to try and pick it up. Banjo should be here next week. Thanks in advance for all your help.

[LegendaryGames]

I trust this man with learning because that banjo tells how much he plays