Rests
A rest is a period of silence. Small count-numbers are placed under rests.
The Quarter Rest
This symbol is a quarter rest. It indicates one beat of silence.
The Half Rest
A half rest sits on top of the third line. It indicates two beats of silence.
When a rest occurs, you must stop the previous note sounding. To do this, lift your finger off the fret, but keep it lightly touching the string. To stop an open string sounding, lightly touch it with any finger of your left hand.
This example uses all the notes and chords you have learned so far. The melody also contains quarter and half rests. Remember to count as you play to help you keep time.
Rhythm Pattern
When changing between C and D7 use the first finger as a pivot.
Class Sessions
1- Using Finger Picks
2- The Major Scale
3- INTRODUCTION
4- The Eighth Note
5- Notes on the 1st String
6- The Pinch
7- The C Major Chord
8- Playing Single Notes (Picking)
9- The Three Four Time Signature
10- LESSON ONE
11- Sixteenth Notes
12- Combining Melody And Accompaniment
13- Approach to Practice
14- The G Major Chord
15- Sequences
16- Alternate Picking
17- The Hammer-on
18- The Lead-in
19- The Pivot
20- Alternating Bass
21- Notes on the 3rd String
22- Finger Rolls
23- Rolls in Three Four Time
24- Left Hand Bar
25- Key of G Major
26- The 8va Symbol
27- Notes on the 4th String
28- The Pull-off
29- Cut Common Time
30- Parts of the Banjo
31- Songs Using the C Chord
32- Notes on the 2nd String
33- Chord Diagrams
34- The F Sharp Note (F<span class="symbolA">#</span>)
35- The Slide
36- Electronic Tuner
37- Minor Chords
38- Strumming
39- Combining Rolls
40- Playing The 5th String
41- Rhythm Patterns
42- Rests
43- Left Hand Fingering
44- Dotted Notes
45- How to Tune Your Banjo
46- Slide Finger
47- Chord Shapes
48- The Seventh Chord
49- How to Read Music
50- Chord Progressions
51- Music Notation
52- How to Hold the Banjo