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Exercises

Recomended level: Intermediate

Tags: #exercises, #technique workout, #scales

This banjo exercise is a great way to practice the C major scale in multiple different arrangements. It includes one octave scale practice, a scale pattern #1, a 3rds pattern, and the 7 major modes. This banjo song is a great way to strengthen melodic knowledge and technique by exploring different scales.

  • Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout One Octave Scale

    One Octave Scale

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      90 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    Here's the one octave C major scale, played in melodic style. You can use your thumb or ring finger to get the 10th fret note on the 5th string.

    Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout One Octave Scale
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  • Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout Scale Pattern #1

    Scale Pattern #1

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      90 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This scale pattern is also known as the 1231 2342 pattern, which refers to the scale degrees. If you were to name the notes it would be CDEC DEFD and so on. Before applying this to y...

    Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout Scale Pattern #1
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  • Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout 3rds Pattern

    3rds Pattern

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      90 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    This is a 3rds pattern scale, which looks like this - 132435. The pattern is up a third, down a second, up a third, down a second. Make sure you check out the right hand fingering fo...

    Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout 3rds Pattern
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  • Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout The Modes

    The Modes

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      C
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      gDGBD

    Learning the modes is a great way to develop a comprehensive understanding of the banjo's fretboard. These modes are just the C major scale starting on notes other than C. For exampl...

    Banjo C Melodic Scale Workout The Modes
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Practicing Tips

The 'C Melodic Scale Workout' is an invaluable learning resource for intermediate-level bluegrass banjo players. Carefully curated, this set of tablatures provides One Octave Scale, Scale Pattern #1, 3rds Pattern, and The Modes Styles. Each exercise is designed to enhance your technique and fluency with scales, stimulating continual progress and musical growth.


This digital tutorial leverages the dynamic features of the Tunefox learning platform. The Lickswitcher tool is one such innovative function, which introduces a fresh perspective to learning music. As it permits licks to be interchanged within the measures, it opens up a world of flexibility and creativity within each practice session. This tool allows you to experiment and explore diverse patterns, stimulating continuous learning and development.


The 'Arrange slider' is another compelling feature of Tunefox, which has the potential to enrich your learning experience. This feature enables you to adjust the difficulty and tone of the song according to your skill level and personal preference. This customization ensures that no two learning sessions are identical, keeping your practice interesting and engaging.


For learners who comprehend better through listening, the 'Hide notes' slider proves to be an excellent tool. This feature gives you the ability to hide individual notes, pushing you to learn the tune by ear. This method strengthens both your ear training capabilities and musical memory, greatly improving your musical intuition and understanding.


General tips for maximizing the benefits of this tutorial include regular practice and mindful listening. Deliberate practice on the tablatures provided will greatly enhance your technical proficiency while listening mindfully to the tunes will improve your overall musical understanding and familiarity. Lastly, remember to experiment with the various tools provided, as they can greatly enrich your learning experience and foster a more engaging connection with the music.