Melodic Banjo Basics

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[@ferrolblackmon4637]

2:41 Love: "One day, you're going to wake up and it's going to feel like it makes sense. And I don't think it does make sense. But it's going to feel like it makes sense and that's really all we're looking for."

[@cattleprods911]

In the late 90s I got a book from Steve Kaufman to learn my banjo, 4-hour bluegrass jam for banjo. I learned the songs and went to a jam. During a break, another banjo player asked me how long I've been playing the melodic style. I told him I didn't know what that is (melodic style). He said play blackberry blossom or whatever, and I did. He said you just did it. I was so surprised this was a separate style to Scruggs (etc.), I had no idea. As I learned later, Bill Keith did it different, and in the beginning days of my banjo playing, I had no idea there was any difference. I thought it was all Scruggs. I'm glad I was clueless, melodic is no harder than anything else, it isn't anything special, it isn't any harder or any easier.

[@frettedfun]

Every one of your posts reflects a lot of thought and effort going into making the concept complete, yet understandable. I, for one, appreciate your hard work and dedication to making us better banjo players.

[@doesleapfarm]

You have the best banjo channel out there. Thanks for all the great info!

[@shineoncoffee4772]

Dang son. You pack a punch in 7:41. Perfect instructional videos

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

That means a lot to me, thank you!

[@shineoncoffee4772]

@@EliGilbertBanjo Perfection!!!!

[@tobypritchard6095]

Thank you, loving the transition from Scruggs to Melodic. This lessons makes for a perfect intro.

[@rodneyyarbrough6524]

Good stuff Eli. I’m left handed so everything is a challenge for me. I have a new Stelling Redfox coming in about two weeks and I’ll be watching you religiously! Thanks

[@paulfoytack5267]

What a great explanation Eli.

[@itsgabbycameron]

I learned my first melodic tune, Red Haired Boy, a couple of years ago. Melodic banjo still breaks my brain!!

[@mabuhaymom]

So much to learn!

[@stephenrivera4382]

Very clear and straightforward instruction. Thanks!

[@dobietoms1463]

Great job

[@williamgrey6360]

Very nicely done Eli.Thank you

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

Thanks William!

[@PoetProphesied]

Quality video .....deserves tons more followers

[@craniifer]

Great info. I'm more than a begginer at melodic, but still some new info for me. Heck, never thought about using a capo for Devil's Dream.

[@elisabethemory]

3:33 This is just a bookmark. Thanks for the video!!!

[@elisabethemory]

3:34

[@philipchapman1960]

Just as a matter of interest I am a classical guitarist and play a lot of Bach's lute music. Its very common to play Bach's music in the same style as a melodic banjo as you describe here, i.e. playing open notes along with lower notes up the fretboard, so this style is actually many hundreds of years old, but played on the lute back in the Renaissance.

[@judwatkins9478]

A very interesting point, Phillip. I also studied classical guitar before moving to country, bluegrass and now, 5-string banjo. I'm fascinated by Bill Keith style/melodic banjo. This video is a great "starter."

[@thelifeandtimesoflesleyrob2407]

Cool

[@josephmichelotti6230]

you made me sign up for your Paetron Thanks

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

Thanks Joseph!

[@josephmichelotti6230]

@@EliGilbertBanjo do you do skype lessons?

[@dannytriplett8625]

Great video sir. It seems soo un natural to to pick up and hear a lower pitched sound. I've been trying to visualize the fretboard in a linear fashion and it's hard.

[@josefdetzer8717]

May you please give a tuturiel for drowsy maggi melodic?Thanke you.

[@dcorrette]

I am very interested in this. says Judy Corrette

[@andreystepanov7597]

Хорошее объяснение. Ваша настройка является: G DBGD?

[@charlesbryant9995]

Thank you Eli for doing these videos! Would you advise to go note to note with the exact same right hand thumb/finger sequence that you're using here? Initially I was going back and forth, thumb to finger, on every note, but now I've just noticed that you're not doing that. In some spots, you're using your non-thumb fingers sequentially. The reason I ask this, is I don't want to play what feels best while I'm learning these scales now, if it means that the speed and accuracy might suffer down the road. Thanks again!

[@charlesbryant9995]

And after further thought, I suppose the follow-up question would be, "should the fretting fingers of the left hand also follow exactly as you've demonstrated here"? 🙏

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

In general, yes, follow my fingerings. But if you find something that works better for you that's okay too!

[@RickyMier]

I loved this lecture at the beginning. Up in pitch but down a string? WTF

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

Haha it’s messed up bro!

[@kimstewart9152]

@@EliGilbertBanjo I have been pickin' a long time, guitar being my first instrument, my mind struggled with the high 5th string on top for awhile; On a side note. I have developed a number of bad habits over the years, & since I started watching your video's I am slowly trying to work these out, I really appreciate how you approach things, it has really helped clarify a number of things for me! Thanks so much!

[@Isaiah_46_4-5]

Do you know by chance a book that might help getting started along with your videos?

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

I don't have any specific book recommendations, but you might like this beginner series: kzbin.info/aero/PLE248-wQeZu8QaJYOzjxG5VLGN6zlIRGM

[@daveduncan8004]

More melodic licks it was easier for me to pick like Earl Scruggs and it was Bala fleck