Our draft of lesson 5 is up:
http://creekdontrise.com/tabs_instr/ban ... ing_05.htmIt includes a breakdown of the "Cripple Creek" chorus to show how "pulling off" can contribute to the melody of a banjo part, then shows how to "dress up" the tune using Bluegrass licks learned in Lesson 3.
Lesson 6 will include the verse of "Cripple Creek" as well as tips on using "hammering on" and "pulling off" to create syncopated versions of melodies for your banjo solos.
The problem with planning too far ahead is that once I get into the meat of the lesson, I realize either that I had planned too much material for that lesson, or else that I need to explain things in a different sequence. But I'm hoping in Lesson 7 to show how other chords come into play, including relative minor (Em if you're in the key of G) and Dominant 7th (A7 if you're in the key of G). THEN I'll explain how to play in D and C in future lessons. By that time, you should be equipped to accompany yourself on most 3-, 4-, or 5- chord songs, read most chord charts, and read most tabulatures. If I get time after that, I'll work in other time signatures, other tempos, other rolls, etc.
In the meantime, if you're finding these lessons helpful AT ALL, please contact me and let me know what works, what doesn't and any other suggestions you have:
http://www.creekdontrise.com/contact.htmThanks,
Paul