I have literally watched a dozen videos on how to play this song and for some reason yours is the most straight forward and efficient in downloading how to play foggy (right hand especially) into my brain. Thank you!
I am a lifelong pianist, but a relative newbie to the banjo. I've always been fascinated by Foggy Mountain Breakdown, which led me to a fascination with bluegrass music in general. Anyway, I've been around RUclips a bit, and have seen different versions of tutorials on this. I've already learned what to do, but playing it fast is another matter. As with anything, time is the best medicine. Thank you so much for taking the time to upload your lesson!!
@@rootsbanjo took the words out of my mouth. I can play through after a few weeks, but buildng up speed is going to take time. you wrote this one year ago..are you still playing banjo, and did you get it up to correct tempo:)?? I've also not bought fingerpicks, and just using my nails. I play guitar with only my nails..maybe this is holding me back. maybe should bite the bullet before I form too many bad habits
The E slide is killing me. I know the pitch goes up an down, but after the hammer-on on the low D I'm lost. Watched it over and over. I only came to this because I was learning "I'll fly away" and had to learn the foggy mountain rill. Which doesn't seem too difficult, but now I want to learn this too!
I only have 47 hours worth of playing and I will learn this song if it kills me... thanks for the great BREAK down... Might as well start by learning the song that makes me want to play the Banjo in the first place .... I know I should start with cripple creak and simple songs but I like the hard way of learning
A for effort in teaching but a suggestion in it's delivery. Include tab with symbols, play through slowly with it for those learning. Opening comments are fact, none of us are perfect and positive critique intended with the suggestion.
I've been playing for around 7 or 8 years. Are you new to the banjo or to all music? The first thing to understand about combining chords would be what chords are in the key you are trying to play in. Honestly I think that just trying to learn a song note for note or chord for chord would be a good place to start.
So I am from the Appalachian, and I love old time bluegrass. Definitely love old gospel music, which is another reason I watch your videos and learn from you. Yes, I am just starting out and I learned how to play cripple Creek. I have the Earl Scruggs book. He was a big impact on our town. But I play bluegrass style, 3 finger. The part I believe I lack is basically setting up. It's when you come up to a couple of notes and it's in the form of a d chord and I have trouble seeing that in tab. Im pretty sure what im writing makes no sense to you as a professional. Please forgive me
If what you are saying is that tablature is not intuitive to read for you, then I know exactly what you mean. I have a really hard time learning from tab, too which is kinda why I chose to post these videos rather than just publishing a tab. I go through these songs note for note, beginning with this video. If you were to start with this video, then by the time you got through it, I think that it is possible that you would have a pretty good understanding of chords and rolls as well. When I first started out, I watched videos of people playing Foggy Mtn Breakdown, and just memorized it. Getting started was definitely the hardest part though. If you learn Foggy Mtn. Breakdown, I think that you will find that learning your second or third song will be way easier.
On the Foggy Mountain Role- after the hammer from 2->3 I see that you KEEP your finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string when completing the role. I see others teaching folks to complete the role with no fretting. Which is right?
Question! Why do I have to use my thumb on the second part of the Rocky Mountain Breakdown roll when I can do it just as fast using my index finger twice? Great sounding banjo, by the way.
Hey Les, Thanks for watching! Most players will tell you that it would be very difficult for you to build up consistent speed while using only your index and middle on the treble side strings in the foggy mtn. roll. I have seen a few players do it the way you're describing, and while I can't say it's impossible (hey, if you can do it, you can do it.) I haven't seen anyone do it well, in good rhythm and time, and with good consistency. Check out some other descriptions here on youtube. I bet they'll tell you the same thing. Best of luck and happy picking!
I am having trouble with the g lick, i can do it but it just doesnt sound like the way you played it. your sounds like it gets really fast, in the second part of the lick with the slide. any tips or pointers sir?
+Sam Knopp If the main issue that you have been having is not being able to get the g lick up to speed, than the main advice that I have for you is to give it time! The g lick is very important in most bluegrass banjo, and is well worth spending time on. It may also help you to check out some of the other resources available on youtube and the internet. Sometimes hearing something taught in different ways can lend you a new and helpful perspective. Good luck, and stick with it! The g lick is not necessarily easy at first, but it will become second nature with ample practice.
The picking pattern for the first hammer on at 3:20 seems overly complicated (but I'm a complete beginner to the banjo). Why not either use your thumb or index finger both times on the B string? What does alternating index and thumb achieve?
+Drew Gilsdorf Many people don't choose to bring the thumb down to the b string. Doing so does seem awkward at first, but it is the only way to build up impressive quickness. Alternating between the other two fingers is just too difficult at speed.
Very cool, thank you. Coming from the bass I guess it feels more natural to use the index/middle but I'll use the drop thumb fa sho. Dope lessons dude thank you!
Hi! This lesson is great but I'm having trouble with the very beginning, it seems a lot faster and even a different rhythm when you play through it, is there some counting thing I'm not getting?
+Ruth Aul Nice catch! The kickoff does not begin in a way that makes sense if you are trying to count from the beginning. It starts partway through a measure.
+Logan Crawford I've got a little too much on my plate right now for regular lessons, between work family and friends, but I really believe that If you have the drive (and I think you do) it won't be very hard for you to learn to play, even from me if you want, right here on RUclips. It was a valuable resource to me when I learned. Keep working at it, and you'll be where I am in no time!
Ha! You’re totally right... I’m no banjo god- just someone who loves the instrument trying to share my passion with others... with no financial strings attached. I’m grateful that so many have found these helpful!! Happy picking!
Took me a month to learn it, but if it wasn't for your channel I would never have been able to do it. You're a great teacher man keep it up
I'm so glad it was helpful!
I have literally watched a dozen videos on how to play this song and for some reason yours is the most straight forward and efficient in downloading how to play foggy (right hand especially) into my brain. Thank you!
I’m so glad it was helpful! Happy picking!
I am a lifelong pianist, but a relative newbie to the banjo. I've always been fascinated by Foggy Mountain Breakdown, which led me to a fascination with bluegrass music in general. Anyway, I've been around RUclips a bit, and have seen different versions of tutorials on this. I've already learned what to do, but playing it fast is another matter. As with anything, time is the best medicine. Thank you so much for taking the time to upload your lesson!!
You're absolutely right. Enjoy!
@@rootsbanjo took the words out of my mouth. I can play through after a few weeks, but buildng up speed is going to take time. you wrote this one year ago..are you still playing banjo, and did you get it up to correct tempo:)?? I've also not bought fingerpicks, and just using my nails. I play guitar with only my nails..maybe this is holding me back. maybe should bite the bullet before I form too many bad habits
This tutorial is so much better than all the others I have seen, thank you so much
You are such a good teacher. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into helping us learn.
OK, I'm jealous. Of youth! :) Learned to play this years ago. Life got in my way. Good job.
Thanks! I learned this part in less than 17 days with your help and I basically just started
I don't know how to play any songs, but I sit on a street corner and strumming along, and people give me lots of tips. Bangos are great 👍
I traded an oz of weed for a bango, never played anything but drums.
Hi ! here Brazil thanks for lesson !
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You are a natural at teaching!
+ Ken Brooks Thanks! Happy Picking!
The E slide is killing me. I know the pitch goes up an down, but after the hammer-on on the low D I'm lost. Watched it over and over.
I only came to this because I was learning "I'll fly away" and had to learn the foggy mountain rill. Which doesn't seem too difficult, but now I want to learn this too!
I only have 47 hours worth of playing and I will learn this song if it kills me... thanks for the great BREAK down... Might as well start by learning the song that makes me want to play the Banjo in the first place .... I know I should start with cripple creak and simple songs but I like the hard way of learning
This is a great way to start! Happy Picking!
You're amazing! Great teacher! Thank you! 🙌🏼
Great sounding banjo you have there. I will give this a whirl.
Guys you saved my life wih your channel!
+Eduardo Bemfica I'm so glad the videos have been helpful. Happy picking!!
A for effort in teaching but a suggestion in it's delivery. Include tab with symbols, play through slowly with it for those learning. Opening comments are fact, none of us are perfect and positive critique intended with the suggestion.
this is easy to learn thank you
Man I love your channel and you play amazing
I'm glad it has been helpful. !
Roots Banjo how long have you been playing and what could I do as a beginner to combine chords together
I've been playing for around 7 or 8 years. Are you new to the banjo or to all music? The first thing to understand about combining chords would be what chords are in the key you are trying to play in. Honestly I think that just trying to learn a song note for note or chord for chord would be a good place to start.
So I am from the Appalachian, and I love old time bluegrass. Definitely love old gospel music, which is another reason I watch your videos and learn from you. Yes, I am just starting out and I learned how to play cripple Creek. I have the Earl Scruggs book. He was a big impact on our town. But I play bluegrass style, 3 finger. The part I believe I lack is basically setting up. It's when you come up to a couple of notes and it's in the form of a d chord and I have trouble seeing that in tab. Im pretty sure what im writing makes no sense to you as a professional. Please forgive me
If what you are saying is that tablature is not intuitive to read for you, then I know exactly what you mean. I have a really hard time learning from tab, too which is kinda why I chose to post these videos rather than just publishing a tab. I go through these songs note for note, beginning with this video. If you were to start with this video, then by the time you got through it, I think that it is possible that you would have a pretty good understanding of chords and rolls as well. When I first started out, I watched videos of people playing Foggy Mtn Breakdown, and just memorized it. Getting started was definitely the hardest part though. If you learn Foggy Mtn. Breakdown, I think that you will find that learning your second or third song will be way easier.
On the Foggy Mountain Role- after the hammer from 2->3 I see that you KEEP your finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string when completing the role. I see others teaching folks to complete the role with no fretting. Which is right?
Great, great tutorial!
Hope if your inclined someday, maybe one doing Big Sciota?"
Havng a good time learning this piece now.
Will you teach the up the neck version pretty please ?
Great lesson and thanks for posting this. The drop thumb as Earl plays it messes me up every time so I confess I do cheat on the riff somewhat lol.
+reso1349 I'm glad it was helpful!
One thing I really wish, maybe if you could also play at slower speeds would definitely help me out some lol
Question! Why do I have to use my thumb on the second part of the Rocky Mountain Breakdown roll when I can do it just as fast using my index finger twice? Great sounding banjo, by the way.
Hey Les, Thanks for watching!
Most players will tell you that it would be very difficult for you to build up consistent speed while using only your index and middle on the treble side strings in the foggy mtn. roll. I have seen a few players do it the way you're describing, and while I can't say it's impossible (hey, if you can do it, you can do it.) I haven't seen anyone do it well, in good rhythm and time, and with good consistency. Check out some other descriptions here on youtube. I bet they'll tell you the same thing. Best of luck and happy picking!
Roots Banjo Thanks for the reply, I will make a concerted effort to try the thumb from now on.
Also, curious why you tend to shake the banjo? Are you bending the neck? Love the lesson btw, Thank you!!
I'm about to get a banjo. Mostly so I can play this song
I am having trouble with the g lick, i can do it but it just doesnt sound like the way you played it. your sounds like it gets really fast, in the second part of the lick with the slide. any tips or pointers sir?
+Sam Knopp If the main issue that you have been having is not being able to get the g lick up to speed, than the main advice that I have for you is to give it time! The g lick is very important in most bluegrass banjo, and is well worth spending time on. It may also help you to check out some of the other resources available on youtube and the internet. Sometimes hearing something taught in different ways can lend you a new and helpful perspective. Good luck, and stick with it! The g lick is not necessarily easy at first, but it will become second nature with ample practice.
great, thanks alot for the help. ill look into to it and practice untill i got it down. love your videos by the way there extremely helpfull
0:01 - 0:03 getting some Jerry reed vibes from this
waiting for your part two....where did you go?
ruclips.net/video/eU8AroSXQdo/видео.html
Hey Rick, Is this the video you were looking for?
The picking pattern for the first hammer on at 3:20 seems overly complicated (but I'm a complete beginner to the banjo). Why not either use your thumb or index finger both times on the B string? What does alternating index and thumb achieve?
+Drew Gilsdorf Many people don't choose to bring the thumb down to the b string. Doing so does seem awkward at first, but it is the only way to build up impressive quickness. Alternating between the other two fingers is just too difficult at speed.
Very cool, thank you. Coming from the bass I guess it feels more natural to use the index/middle but I'll use the drop thumb fa sho. Dope lessons dude thank you!
Hi! This lesson is great but I'm having trouble with the very beginning, it seems a lot faster and even a different rhythm when you play through it, is there some counting thing I'm not getting?
+Ruth Aul Nice catch! The kickoff does not begin in a way that makes sense if you are trying to count from the beginning. It starts partway through a measure.
Great lesson but how on earth do I get up to that speed.
You gotta show the tab. Talking it doesn’t work
Great lesson, but tabs would've been a big help.
What kind of mic is that?
The mic is a Yeti Stereo usb microphone.
www.bluemic.com/yeti/
could you teach me how to play
+Logan Crawford Hey Logan! Do you want to learn a specific song?
No like one on one teaching
If you could do that I would really appreciate it
+Logan Crawford I've got a little too much on my plate right now for regular lessons, between work family and friends, but I really believe that If you have the drive (and I think you do) it won't be very hard for you to learn to play, even from me if you want, right here on RUclips. It was a valuable resource to me when I learned. Keep working at it, and you'll be where I am in no time!
Thank you man could I request a song..I would love to learn how to play how mountain girls can love by Ralph Stanley
Nothing like a banjo lesson for noobs....by a noob.
Ha! You’re totally right... I’m no banjo god- just someone who loves the instrument trying to share my passion with others... with no financial strings attached. I’m grateful that so many have found these helpful!! Happy picking!
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