Bluegrass Banjo Backup Lesson With Hank Smith - Boom Chucks

by David Bandrowski

In this lesson, Hank Smith teaches you how to play backup on the 5 string banjo in a bluegrass setting using "boom-chucks". In this style you are are essentially replacing the role of the mandolin in a bluegrass band and are providing the backbeat. Watch and learn how to play bluegrass banjo backup!

Let us know if this lesson helps you and if you have any questions or things you would like demonstrated in the comments below. Good luck!

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