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Where Purchased: http://www.chrisconly.com/diatonic-chords-banjo-tutorial/
This is a very good overview of the concept of 3 note diatonic chords in the key of G for 5-string banjo. Chord charts, picking exercises , and corresponding audio files are provided. Also, the author provided excellent customer service in response to my comments about the initial quantity/quality of the tutorial. I gave it a 7 rating, probably higher after I actually use and learn the material.
Following a short workshop with Alan Munde earlier this year, I became interested in the concept of diatonic chords for improvising and changing keys. In my searching for additional information, I came across a web tutorial by Chris Conly, a teacher and Hangout member from NYC. http://www.chrisconly.com/diatonic-chords-banjo-tutorial/
I submitted my payment of $10 and downloaded the tutorial consisting of a tab PDF to accompany the video on Chris's webpage.
Within a day Chris had contacted me to give thanks and inquire about my satisfaction with the material. I truthfully explained I was expecting more substance that could be used in actual playing application. Primarily, there was a lack of right hand choreography to provide some runs and to add motion in the use of the chord charts from the tutorial.
Today, Chris sent me an update consisting of 18 measures with right hand patterns both ascending and descending the G scale using the 3 note chords. There are also 8 audio files, 4 slow/4 fast of the exercises in the pdf.
This review is primarily in response to Chris's response to my criticism. I believe he would be a very good, personable 1-on-1 teacher.
The Diatonic Chords Tutorial is a quality, useful tool for learning the concept and application of 3 note chords patterns on 5-string banjo.
Overall Rating: 7
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