How to Play Earl Scruggs Songs on the Banjo

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Part of the video series: How To Play The Banjo

Summary: Learn how to play an Earl Scruggs bluegrass song on the banjo in this free video music lesson.

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Fred Wilharm Fred Wilharm has played guitar, banjo and harmonica for over 25 years and has taught bluegrass banjo. He has performed with several singing groups and now per... read more

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How to Play Earl Scruggs Songs on the Banjo

Hi I’m Fred with ExpertVillage.com and in this segment we’re going to learn a banjo song that’s composed of the three chords that you’ve learned. G-C and D7 and we’re going to use the Earl Scruggs roll. First, we’re going to start playing the Earl Scruggs Roll, then we’re going to incorporate the two chords besides the open chord G, C and D7. C – D7. C – D7.

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