Earl Scruggs' banjo playing is unparalleled in excellence and considered the ultimate foundation for bluegrass style banjo playing. In this workshop Mark, one of the great masters of the style, will go through the basics with you including:
Right hand technique: proper hand position, simple roll variations, timing, tone, drive
Left hand technique: basic chord formations, pull-offs, hammer-ons, and more
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the greats!
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For beginner to intermediate level players. * Beginners: A basic understanding of how to hold the instrument and play a simple tune such as “Cripple Creek” would be beneficial.
Date: March 10, 2007
Time:1 - 4pm
Location:
The home of Jim and Regina Derzon
3320 Grass Hill Terrace (Lake Barcroft)
Falls Church, VA 22044
Workshop Fee: $50 advanced, $55 at the door (advanced registration recommended)
To Register: (and for more info) email dwyland@ix.netcom.com
Bring your banjo, a recording device and/or pen and paper. See you there!