1) Introduction.
2) The Plectrum.
3) Tuning.
4) THe Laft Hand.
5) Scales.
6) Right Hand Exercises.
7) Triplets.
8) Cross Picking.
9) Pivot Notes.
10) Note Bending.
11) 'Hammer & Pull'
12) More Triplets.
Band Tunes:
1) Lord Ramsey's.
2) The Star of Munster.
3) Fisher's Hornpipe.
4) The Flogging Reel.
5) Sean Sa Ceo.
6) Kerry Polka.
7) Flowers of Redhill
FIRST VIEWING:
No so Long ago the banjo was the butt of lots of silly jokes but the appearance at festival of some of a growing number of 'master players' the jokes have stopped and interest is on the rise again.
Here is a big treat for learners - a one-on-one tutorial from one of Ireland's greatest ever players.
11 chapters covering the main areas for mastering the instrument.
And there is a wee seesion too to enthuse you further (or put you off for life!).
No Region Codes given.
Lineup
Gerry O'Connor - Banjo
with
Steve Cooney - Guitar
Charlie Lennon - Fiddle
Tommy Hayes Bodhran.
Cormac Breathnach - Whistle