This video covers soloing on the 5-string banjo, as well as playing back-up, a skill using many of the same phrases and techniques as solo playing-but with a different attitude.

Introduces the three basic elements of music--melody, harmony, and rhythm--in relation to playing back-up banjo, as well as the most often-used bluegrass rolls, licks, and spills. Jam with the band! Instructional booklet included.

Contents:

About the Author
Back-Up Banjo
1 measure rolls
2 measure rolls
chord shapes
runs
Fill-in licks
Creating solos for the Five-String Bluegrass Banjo
Forward rolls
Forward reverse
Train 45 roll
Square roll (alternating roll)