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title: Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 13 - 5-String Banjo Tablature Explained
description: Jens Kruger explains how to read banjo tablature. It is a great tool to help you learn to play. Watch this easy to follow along video and learn.
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# [Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 13 - 5-String Banjo Tablature Explained](https://blog.deeringbanjos.com/beginning-5-string-banjo-lesson-13-banjo-tablature-explained)

 Written by [David Bandrowski](https://blog.deeringbanjos.com/author/david-bandrowski) | Oct 19, 2020 6:25:13 PM

Jens Kruger explains what banjo tablature is and how to read it. Banjo tablature is a way of writing out music on paper so that the exact fingerings of what was played can be communicated. It is a great tool to help you learn how to play the banjo. Watch this easy to follow along video with Jens Kruger and learn.

 

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