Forum - Banjo Ben Clark

I need some help!

#1

Although I am slightly more than a beginner, my church worship team asked me to play the banjo part of the song below.
I think I have the banjo roll patter for the fist part (4-2-3-2)? but it changes up later in the song. If someone could take a listen and give me some advice on the couple of roll patters used, I would be very grateful.
Blessings for a great holiday season to you all.
Don, Hope Idaho
Here is a link to the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L4RvKKRZ30

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#2

Is this it and does this work?

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#3

Hi Don Welcome to the Forum… @BanjoBen created this lesson 7 years ago.

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#4

Hello David. Sorry, I guess the link did not work. I will try again. Thank you. Donhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L4RvKKRZ30

#5

Hi ,

Sure the link I put up works and that was all I could do to help progress it at the time. Not my instrument just saw your request come up whilst practicing. Thanks for response to PM.

#6

Appreciate you calling it to my attention.

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#7

Hello Archie
Thank you for calling this to my attention. Problem is, the Worship team wants the banjo played as it is on the Hillsong recording.

#8

Hi Don, From the lesson TAB you can compare the chord progression and work out a roll pattern from that. Neither of the two links you posted work for me on this side of the pond so I can’t help. Maybe @BanjoBen or @Mark_Rocka are free to assist

#9

I will definitely give it a try. Sorry the links don’t work for you. If interested in hearing you might try a google of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Tidings) by Hillsong on their Christmas album”
Thanks again, Don

#10

Hey Don! Hope this video helps. One thing I forgot to mention in the video is that the picking pattern (which is 4 3 2 3) will require you to pick the second string with your middle finger. So T I M I is your picking hand fingering pattern.

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#11

Hello Mark. Wow, I never expected to receive such a personal response. I can’t tell you how much this helps me, a blessing for sure.
I wish there was something I could do in return other than expressing my gratitude.
Blessings,
Don
Hope, Idaho

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#12

You bet, Don! I’m glad I had the time. Things have been really busy lately, so I actually enjoy being able to sit down and do a little music now and then. This was the first excuse I’ve had to pick up my banjo in over a month. I’m feeling a little guilty for ignoring my Twanger like that. :grimacing:

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