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Top 3 Banjo Websites!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 23:27:56 +0000

Here are 3 websites that you really need to check out! They are very beneficial to your banjo playing and will keep you at the cutting edge. Check them out!

How to Play a Powerful Dynamic Ending

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:27:56 +0000

In this audio banjo lesson we’ll discuss how to play a specific poweful dynamic banjo ending. This ending is used many many times in bluegrass songs. It’s probably the most standard of all. There is a trick to playing it and that is you need to focus on volume changes and speed changes throughout the [...]

Dueling Banjos – Part 2!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:47:38 +0000

Ok here’s the fast part. In this vid we’ll walk you through how to transition from the dueling part to the up-speed banjo solo! Enjoy! tags: duelling banjo dueling earl scruggs deliverance deliverence song

Dueling Banjos – Part 1. Split Screen!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:06:57 +0000

You’ve been asking for it so here it is! This is part 1 to Dueling banjos. I go completely through how to play this great tune. Click the video to get started. This is a more advanced lesson but basic enough that a beginner will learn a lot from it.

Pike County Breakdown + Ending!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:52:27 +0000

Ok, here’s my version of Pike County Breakdown. It’s a bit different than the original. I think you’ll like it. Mainly I have added one of my favorite endings into the lesson. You can use this ending in a lot of different tunes. It’s a great one to learn. Have fun! Sign Up for Ryan’s [...]

How to Play Cripple Creek on the Banjo!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:11:41 +0000

Welcome to Cripple Creek! Have you been looking for a crowd pleaser? This tune will get your fans moving. This is the first lesson in our Cripple Creek series. There will be more to come, even an up the neck version. Enjoy! Sign Up for Ryan’s high powered banjo lessons!

Big Spike Hammer – Video Banjo Lesson

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:54:53 +0000

Here is one of my favorite tunes, Big Spike Hammer. This banjo lesson will only be available for FREE for a limited time. I’ve always enjoyed watching Ron Block pick this tune. In this lesson you’ll learn a cool pull-off taking you from the “G” chord to an “E minor”. Then you’ll learn which not [...]

How to Play Shucking the Corn! “A” Part

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:37:18 +0000

Sign Up for Ryan’s high powered banjo lessons! Shucking the Corn! Here’s an in depth video of how to play the “A” part of Shucking the Corn on the Banjo. I play the song up to speed first and then break down the licks at a slower pace. Shucking the Corn has been one of [...]

Look for This When Buying a Banjo!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:05:32 +0000

There are several things you should look for when you buy a new banjo. In this lesson we talk about just a few of them, but not all. There is more to come. I’ve also added a few bonus setup tips in this video as well. Enjoy. This lesson will be locked for member’s only [...]

Dueling Banjos Ending!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:02:43 +0000

Here’s a great ending to Dueling Banjos. If you’ve been working on this tune then this banjo lesson’s for you. If not, then this ending will fit into many bluegrass songs. It’s quite flexible. Try it out! Click HERE to sign up for Ryan’s video banjo lessons.

Bile Them Cabbage Down “The Beginner Version”

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:19:12 +0000

This is the ultra-beginner version of Bile Them Cabbage Down. Seth (a premium member) requested this video, so this ones for you In this banjo lesson I’ll walk you through how to play this great tune in just a few easy steps. You’ll want to first grasp the melody which we’ll cover in the first [...]

How To Play Shady Grove on the Banjo (this one’s for you Bob)

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:05:49 +0000

“Shady Grove” Here it is! Bob R, one of our members, asked for this lesson. He requested to have a simplified beginner style lesson of Shady Grove and an Expert level, so here is the beginner lesson to Shady Grove. I kept it simple and outlined the melody. You’ll find that we use the alternating [...]

Left Hand Posture! Learn To Play With Your Bones…

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:32:26 +0000

Hello, this banjo lesson will teach you how to properly play with your left hand. You’ll learn the proper posture for playing the banjo. This video will be moved to the member’s only page this week. Enjoy! Remember that you can click the little button with four arrows on it which is located on the [...]

Here’s a Powerful Banjo Ending!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:07:26 +0000

I put this lesson together so you could have one of those endings that the PRO’s use! We’ve had some members on the site trying to learn what exactly it is that they’re doing and this is it. This ending will make you sound pro banjo player. Enjoy this video banjo lesson! It will be [...]

Rolls and Chords for Beginning Bluegrass Banjo Players

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:33:27 +0000

In this video you’ll learn how to play the three main rolls of the 5 string bluegrass banjo. You’ll also get a introduction to the G, C, D, and F chords. If you watch closely you might pick up a few chording licks near the end of the video! This video is now a Member’s [...]

Chromatic Banjo Intro – Split Screen!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:09:55 +0000

Hello, this is our first split screen video! I’m very excited about this and hope you will enjoy it too. Let me know your thoughts and requests. Thanks, Ryan

“D” Chord Riffs

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:40:07 +0000

Morning’ everyone. This video covers some D chord riffs along with one of my favorite little licks. By the way, if you feel stuck or are having troubles getting started don’t forget to email me. I’ll help you. We can do a little skype lesson or something, but I’m here to help you learn the [...]

Don’t have “D” Tuners? Here’s a little trick!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:17:04 +0000

I don’t have “D” tuners either but here’s a little trick that you can use to play Earl’s Breakdown. We all like the lessons that show us a trick or shortcut when playing the banjo. This is a cool one! In this video I’ll show you how to get that cool bending sound out of [...]

Two Mistakes Banjo Players Make!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:45:04 +0000

Here are two of the seven most common mistakes that banjo players make. I’m going through our popular article “The 7 Most Common Mistakes of Banjo Players! + The Banjo Secret!” in video format. We’ll talk a little more in depth about each mistake and add a lot more to the Banjo Secret! You won’t [...]

Learn the $50 Banjo Lick!

ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:16:17 +0000

Due to popular request this is the video lesson to our original 50 dollar lick. This lick takes you from high up the neck all the way down to and open G string. This is a great chromatic lick to insert into Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Your fans will love it. Enjoy Click here to download [...]