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5 Must-Have Bluegrass Licks for Every Player
These are 5 must-know licks for Bluegrass Banjo in the key of G. Each lick comes with downloadable backing tracks and tablature. Plus, you'll hear each lick applied in the context of a song.
Here are the licks you'll get:
"THE Scruggs Lick" - created by pioneer banjoist Earl Scruggs, this lick is incredibly versatile and can be used in countless tunes.
"Syncopated Earl Scruggs Slide Lick" - spice up your playing with this intermediate level slide lick. It works great in G tunes like Foggy Mountain Breakdown and Hand Me Down My Walking Cane.
"Courtney Johnson: Bluesy V Chord Lick" - This lick was played by Courtney Johnson and can be used as a variation over V chords in G position.
"The Taters Kick-Off for Fiddle Tunes" - You gotta know some good kick-offs for the jam session! This is one of the most commonly heard kicks to set the tone and tempo for fiddle tunes like Cripple Creek and Salt Creek and many more.
"J.D. Crowe: Vamping Pattern for Medium Slow Songs" - Playing tasteful backup is key for a fun time at the jam! This pattern works well for slow to medium tempo songs like I Am A Pilgrim.