Playing Banjo By Ear and Learning the Chords - By Ross Nickerson DVD Video
Playing Banjo By Ear and Using the Chords
From the private teaching and workshops I have been doing especially of late, this subject matter is what students have strongly expressed a desire to improve on. I'm not sure what more to tell you except I'm confident these DVDs will be of great benefit. Ross Nickerson
The content on the DVDs targets what banjo players are craving for to reach the next level. The DVDs target reducing dependency on tablature, learning to play banjo by ear, learning to play by the chords, how to recover from mistakes, all the things that are hard to explain and demonstrate in books. This content should unlock many common difficulties and obstacles facing students today that are learning from tablature books.
The comprehensive DVD instruction will help you play on your own, learn to memorize quicker, understand how the chords work and learn to jam on banjo by knowing only the chords. The DVD includes loads of practical tips for the student wanting to pick on the back porch, play with others and progress faster.
Tips and exercises to improve your chord changing ability and practice backup. How to improve timing, pick steady, simple to more advanced improvising, add slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs to chords and how to find the melody in the chord.
Includes instruction on learning the chords to songs, playing along when you only know the chords, playing up the neck by ear, also using minor major and seventh chords.
Women's clothing size
| Size | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | 32/34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| USA | 0/2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Bust(in) | 31-32 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Bust(cm) | 80.5-82.5 | 84.5 | 87 | 92 |
| Waist(in) | 24-25 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Waist(cm) | 62.5-64.5 | 66.5 | 69 | 74 |
| Hips(in) | 34-35 | 36 | 37 | 39 |
| Hips(cm) | 87.5-89.5 | 91.5 | 94 | 99 |
With your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
Measure around the narrowest part of your natural waist, generally around the belly button. To ensure a comfortable fit, keep one finger between the measuring tape and your body.
Reviews
.......Thanks for the DVDs. Well, you have really done it now. These DVDs are what I have needed and been looking for nearly 20 years. My progress on the banjo is much faster now. .For many years, I have been wanting to learn how to keep a driving rhythm through a song. These DVDs explain and demonstrate exactly how to do that. Learning is much faster. Backup is easier and songs are easier to play by ear. Now I know what you meant when you used to say "I never play it the same way twice" and I was frustrated by that. How the hell can one learn something when the teacher never does it the same way twice? Now I know. I just wish I had learned these things at 30 or 40 rather than 70 (birthday 9/9/06). Great job Ross!
......Ross, I received the DVD's a few days ago and I feel compelled to let you know what I think of them. I own a good deal of training material from some of the best musicians (IMHO). You have hit a double homerun! The DVD's are excellent, whatever level you happen to be playing at.
.....I got the 2 new DVD's today and I'm blown away! As far as I know, there isn't any other instruction material on the market that compares.
Mr. Nickerson, I have been playing now for a little more than a year and just discovered your How to Play by the Chords/By Ear DVD and wish that I had done so sooner! Anyway, it is an excellent resource and I want to thank you for your time and dedication to help entry level players (like me) all the way through advanced improve their skill level on this fine instrument. Respectfully, Zack Frohn
Use Credit Card or Paypal
We also accept PayPal Credit
To Pay with 6 month same as cash
or to pay over time, when checking out
choose Paypal, then Paypal Credit details
---------------------------
Call or email us for Best Price or Price Match on Banjos 1-866-322-6567
--------------10.00 off expires 12/16/17--------------------------------------
Sign Up for our Newsletter
Sign up and Receive Tips On Learning Banjo and a Free Banjo E-Book
Gift Certificates - $25 $50 $75 $100
54 Review(s)
0 Review(s)
0 Review(s)
4 Review(s)
4 Review(s)
6 Review(s)
0 Review(s)
6 Review(s)
-
Frequently purchased together
$24.95
8 Review(s)
How To Practice the Banjo DVD by Ross Nickerson Banjo Practice Habits Instruction Learn how to practice banjo more effectively and improve your banjo practice habits with Ross Nickerson's complete banjo instruction...$24.95
20 Review(s)
Banjo Play Along Practice DVD With Bonus Video Learning the Chord Forms Up and Down the Neck Learn how to play along with me by ear using only the chords to the song on 7 important standards. Each song is played at...$24.95
8 Review(s)
Eight different categories of "Must Know" Essential Banjo Licks with easy to read tablature and split screen video. Categories include Beginnings, Endings, Turnarounds, Scruggs Style, Melodic, Backup, Up the Neck,...$32.95
31 Review(s)
The Banjo Encyclopedia "Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z" by Ross Nickerso Custom Wire bound Book and Hard Copy CD. The Spiral/Wirebound Banjo Encyclopedia editions with Hard Copy CD are available ONLY at...$24.95 $39.95-$15.00
24 Review(s)
Beginning the 5-String Banjo by Ross Nickerson Learn How to Play the Banjo Everything you'll need to know to learn how to play banjo "right" from the beginning! Ross Nickerson has the best beginner banjo book for...$24.95 $39.95-$15.00
15 Review(s)
The Banjo Song Book by Ross Nickerson Learn Dueling Banjos and other favorite bluegrass banjo songs from BanjoTeacher.com and Ross Nickerson with easy to read and use Book, CD and DVD. High Quality DVD with split...$19.95
14 Review(s)
Scruggs Style Instruction for 5- String Banjo by Ross Nickerson Build a solid foundation with correct 3 finger "Scruggs Style" 5-string banjo technique!Master "Scruggs Style" Bluegrass banjo with Ross Nickerson's...$19.95
0 Review(s)
Learn how to make everything you play sound better while increasing your speed and overall ability. Get valuable insights on right hand technique, practice habits, and tips that will save you hours of practice time... -
Recommended products
$32.95
0 Review(s)
"A visual method for learning the basic techniques used to play bluegrass banjo accompaniment in up the neck positions. The material is presented in a step by step approach appropriate for all levels of pickers, and a...$149.00
0 Review(s)
Purchase 12 Ross Nickerson DVDs for $149 and receive Free US Shipping. Normal DVD price is 29.95 per DVD.Buy all 12 DVDs for one low price of $199 Here are links to details for each Ross Nickerson SetGospel Songs for...$24.95
19 Review(s)
Playing Banjo By Ear and Using the Chords From the private teaching and workshops I have been doing especially of late, this subject matter is what students have strongly expressed a desire to improve on. I'm not...$19.95
14 Review(s)
Scruggs Style Instruction for 5- String Banjo by Ross Nickerson Build a solid foundation with correct 3 finger "Scruggs Style" 5-string banjo technique!Master "Scruggs Style" Bluegrass banjo with Ross Nickerson's...$24.95 $39.95-$15.00
24 Review(s)
Beginning the 5-String Banjo by Ross Nickerson Learn How to Play the Banjo Everything you'll need to know to learn how to play banjo "right" from the beginning! Ross Nickerson has the best beginner banjo book for...$32.95
31 Review(s)
The Banjo Encyclopedia "Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z" by Ross Nickerso Custom Wire bound Book and Hard Copy CD. The Spiral/Wirebound Banjo Encyclopedia editions with Hard Copy CD are available ONLY at...$9.95
0 Review(s)
This is the best and easiest to read banjo chord chart I've seen. I have received really good feed back on these from our students and customers. Ross Nickerson Full-size wall chart featuring chords and notes on the...$99.00
0 Review(s)
Purchase 5 Ross Nickerson Banjo Instruction DVDs for a discount of 49.75 and receive Free US Shipping too.DVD Discount Package 1 Click on the link to get more information about each titleFundamentals of Five String... -
Trending products
-
Products from the same category
$9.95
0 Review(s)
This is the best and easiest to read banjo chord chart I've seen. I have received really good feed back on these from our students and customers. Ross Nickerson Full-size wall chart featuring chords and notes on the...$4.95
0 Review(s)
Left-Handed Banjo Chord Chart by William Bay A quick-reference guide for the left-handed 5-string and G-tuning banjo chords, plus a fingerboard diagram showing the location of the notes on the banjo fingerboard....$19.99
0 Review(s)
This book presents an extremely comprehensive collection of 5-string and plectrum banjo chord forms for G and C tunings. Beginning with C and proceeding chromatically through B, every possible inversion of every...$32.95
31 Review(s)
The Banjo Encyclopedia "Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z" by Ross Nickerso Custom Wire bound Book and Hard Copy CD. The Spiral/Wirebound Banjo Encyclopedia editions with Hard Copy CD are available ONLY at...$24.95 $39.95-$15.00
24 Review(s)
Beginning the 5-String Banjo by Ross Nickerson Learn How to Play the Banjo Everything you'll need to know to learn how to play banjo "right" from the beginning! Ross Nickerson has the best beginner banjo book for...$6.95
0 Review(s)
Audio CD for The Banjo Encyclopedia | CD Disc or Replacement CD CD Disc Purchase or Replacement for The Banjo Encyclopedia "Bluegrass Banjo from A to Z" by Ross Nickerson - The Spiral/Wirebound Banjo Encyclopedia...
Reviews (19)
Share your review on Facebook and get voucher for discount
1 $ (Tax Included)
,
valid for 365 days
Add product review you will collect 10 points with our loyalty program. Your can convert 10 points in your account into a voucher for a future purchase. Reward points apply only to purchased products.
Ross’ DvD clicked on a light bulb in my head.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpfulI know that each student learns differently, but the Playing Banjo by Ear DvD has made such a difference in my skills. While receiving instruction from a very reputable online teaching site, most of the basic techniques and tools were covered. But, there was just something missing around backup and playing with others. Ross’ DvD clicked on a light bulb in my head. After four segments of instruction, things just started to make sense. My approach to learning new tunes and skills is moving in a new direction. The banjo camp a year ago was my first, major readjustment. This DvD is the second. I feel like I can play in a group session much better now (if we can only get through this pandemic). Thank you. In my case, his method just simplified all the “stuff” out there and helped me understand a better way to enjoy the banjo.
Sincerely Andy
great dvd
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
so far so good it is nice to hear on dvd and then have mine sound similar
best i`v seen for banjo
0 of 0 people found the following review helpfulWhen it comes to learning banjo this method beats any I have seen & tried, am very happy with what I have learned from this, if you want to pic & sing this is the way.
I'm blown away!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpfulI got the 2 new DVD's today and I'm blown away! As far as I know, there isn't any other instruction material on the market that compares. The "Playing Banjo by Ear" lessons are a tool kit for understanding how playing the banjo really works. It's like that old saying about teaching a man how to fish rather than giving him a fish. I spent the evening playing through both of them. You are right................they have cleared up the questions I was asking. I also spent the weekend going back over the Banjo Encyclopedia again with a better understanding this time since my playing has improved a lot since I first read it early this year.
Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpfulJust a note to let you know that your new DVDs, Jamming and Playing By Ear are great. What a helpful learning aid, to be able play along with one of the best musicians and teachers anytime I want (need). Superb help and many valuable thoughts and tips...the bonus track on the "jamming" DVD is worth the entire cost, especially to someone like myself (and grand-daughter) who are just novice on the banjo.
Not that your other teaching DVDs are not valuable, because they too are a truly great value and have served me well, but this format is so different from the mass of lessons on the market, it definitely is a jewel that stands alone.
