The barre should be held just behind the desired fret. It may help in learning the chromatic scale to note that there is no note between B and C and no note between E and F. This shows you the sequence of half-step intervals of the Chromatic Scale, starting at the arbitrary but banjo-centric starting point of the G note. You could locate all the notes for the G-major scale on the first five frets of the banjo. Generally, a longer scale length means a longer neck and a greater distance between each fret. This allows the left hand to get ready for the next fretted position. This can be quite a challenge, and will likely be frustrating at times. i = index finger The secret to playing a melodic banjo G-major scale is to relocate the fretted notes in the tab to a lower string on your banjo (these are notes two, four, six, and seven of the G-major scale). Repeat over and over, using the squeeze-relax-squeeze-relax technique, and get used to the “feel” of this chord shape. Practicing a good bit to work melodic scales into your motor memory can really come in handy. Download a free PDF of major scales on every root for the banjo. Further down the road we will deal with some of the special problems and opportunities presented by the 5th string. Consider the open G chord at “fret 0.” The third string is a G note, right? You can then play different strings consecutively as you climb up the scale, using right-hand roll patterns that are related to Scruggs’s rolls. If you’re quite comfortable, speed it up just a bit. The pad of your thumb should be near the back (rounded) part of the neck or slightly up the side of the neck nearest your face, but it should not stick up above the fretboard. l = little finger (pinkie), This particular chord shape, when played at the first, second and third frets as indicated, creates an F Major chord. Repeat this pattern over and over, alternating between the single note on the 4th string (“bump”) and the three-note chord on the 3rd, 2nd and 1st strings (“chick”). $1250. Serial #127175. Strum slowly across the first four strings and make sure you can hear each string clearly. Now think of the chord the nut forms as a barre at the 0th fret. And so on. When referring to Major chords, the term “Major” is often dropped for simplicity. Reproduction in excellent condition. Here is my left hand playing the D chord: For whatever reason, many people find this to be the hardest of the three shapes we have covered. You play the D note, the fifth note of the G-major scale, in this step. ORIGINAL 5 String Neck. Let your fingers relax, just touching the strings but not squeezing the neck yet. Some old-time or open back banjos feature a shorter scale length. Grab another cold one, and when you’re ready let’s tackle one more shape. 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