Tony Trischka Banjo Lesson: “Cumberland Gap” Alternate Tuning

Wed, 02/07/2018 - 11:18am
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Update: A Part Variation has been added for this lesson. Watch here.

Tony brings students another version of the very popular Old Time tune "Cumberland Gap".

This time, Tony offers an alternate tuning unofficially called the "F tuning". Tony explains how he learned this tuning and shows students how to set to tune. He's breaks the piece down so it's easy to understand, even for a beginner! There is tablature with the lesson to make the notes easier to find.

Play Your Deering Banjo

Mon, 01/29/2018 - 4:47pm
Written by ArtistWorks

When expert banjo instruction combines forces with the highest quality banjos on the market -- you start to wonder, why didn't this happen sooner?

3rd Times the Charm: Playing 3rds on Banjo

Thu, 01/18/2018 - 10:26am
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Tony Trischka has new banjo lessons in store, and you don't want to miss them!

 

Pick Tips: A Guide to Banjo Picks

Wed, 12/20/2017 - 4:46pm
Written by ArtistWorks

ArtistWorks Banjo instructor, Tony Trischka, shares his tips and recommendations for finger picks! Perfect introduction for beginner players (or new insights for intermediate and advanced).