Hunter Tester Music

More information on my Zoom banjo classes!

I shared briefly in a previous reel, but here’s a little more of what my lessons entail. I teach beginner to intermediate students. Each lesson is 1 hour long and held over Zoom. I provide the materials.

If interested, send me a message today! 📨
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🎼TAB ALERT: Quittin’ Time by Zach Bryan 🪕

Here is the intro for Quittin’ Time by Zach Bryan. I created the full banjo arrangement including the crazy banjo solo at the end! It’s up on my page. The link is below:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HTMusicLessons/e/124404

Check out the other tabs I have up on there too. Most of my custom tabs have taken 10-15 hours to create EACH. So I often put more work into it than what it is worth.

I’m also currently backed up on tab requests and orders. So I’m sorry if I can’t create something for you right now. I’m still booking live lessons though.

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❗️WANTED: Committed Banjo Students❗️

I am looking for people that truly want to learn the banjo. You can be a beginner or an intermediate learner. You only need the following to get started:

• Banjo
• Motivation to learn and practice
• Zoom installed on a laptop or cell phone
• Stable internet connection
• $25 USD

In this reel, I just share a brief overview of what you can expect in my lessons. I provide the materials and offer flexible scheduling.

If you have further questions, send me a direct message. 💬 HURRY while I have openings available.
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One of my top licks to play on the banjo!

Here’s a lick I love to use which happens between the 5th and 7th fret. I use it in Grandfather’s Clock.
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🔥🪕Fireball Mail🔥🪕

Here’s a bluegrass banjo tune for you today. I’m not able to post quite as often this year. I have many banjo tab requests to take care of, and they take most of my time. Still, I hope you enjoy this.

🔗Check out the link in my bio for beginner banjo tabs and resources🔗
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🪕Backup Banjo Overview in Under a Minute🪕

Here are some things to remember when learning backup on the banjo. One important thing to keep in mind are the movable chord shapes. There are three main chord shapes that can be moved up and down the neck to form other chords:

• F Shape
• D Shape
• Barre

Of course, backup can be way more complex. But there’s something to get you started!
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Down the Road🪕🪕

Maybe next time I’ll include the left hand in my video too 😅😂. I’m still not used to filming in this room. Hope you still enjoy listening!!
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Learn this simple “boogie woogie,” on the banjo.

It’s a simple little song to learn where you basically just use various notes in the scale going higher and lower.

💬Try it out and let me know what you think!

🪕🎼🪕Still a few spots open for committed banjo students. Message me for more details about lessons! 📨
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I’ve learned many different lessons since starting to teach. One of which is that all students are different and go at their own pace. I’ve had some that can go through two songs a week. However, I’ve also had students where it takes them multiple weeks to learn one song.

Both types of students are equally important. Even if you are making small gains, you are still progressing. So be encouraged no matter where you are on the scale!
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In honor of March Madness, here is Rocky Top. Go Vols! 🍊🍊🍊
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🪕Salt Creek🪕

Another banjo tune for ya played on my Gibson. This was also filmed before Christmas as you can see..

Still offering lessons and creating banjo tablature. Click the link in my bio or contact me for more info!
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Just picking a tune for you. It’s one of the many I’ve forgotten the name of or mixed it up with others. So if you know that tune, tell me in the comments! Lol

As you can tell, this was filmed before Christmas. 😅I’ve recently been focused on creating tabs for orders and creating material for my students. So I may not be putting out as much content.

If my tips or videos have been helpful, let me know…because that sort of gives me an idea if I should keep making more. It also encourages me when I see that.
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Banjo Tip: How to Improve the Speed of Your Rolls

Sometimes you may hear a roll and it sound overwhelming just because it’s played at a crazy fast tempo. When you slow it down, you realize it’s not quite as difficult as you originally thought.

I suggest practicing each roll super slowly, and then work your way up to faster speeds as you improve. Try this out when you practice!!

❗️🔗For Free Beginner Banjo Resources, Click the link in my bio🔗❗️
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Banjo Tip of the Day: Separate and Concentrate

If you’re struggling with a small section of a song, don’t be afraid to practice that small part over and over again. Then once you get to where you can play that part well, insert it back into the full song.

I hope this helps you!
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Jingle Bells: Beginner Banjo Tutorial 🎄🎁🎅🏼

I uploaded this new tutorial recently in my YouTube channel. I walk you through the song of Jingle Bells. This version has harmonics. They may be tricky at first, but they’re fun once you get the hang of them.

❗️👇🏻🪕Full Tutorial Below🎅🏼🎄👇🏻❗️

https://youtu.be/HvQHCQM5i-I

Banjo Tip: Speed Isn’t Everything 🪕

I’ve seen this mistake repeated through multiple students. I get it, you want to play like Earl Scruggs right away. However, it’s more important that you play everything at the same tempo, instead of constantly speeding up and slowing down. So keep this in mind as you learn!
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How to Play a Pinch on the Banjo 🪕 - Beginner Banjo Tips

It may seem super simple to some, but playing a pinch is something you need to know on the banjo. The most common type is a pinch between the first and fifth string. However, occasionally you will pinch different sets of strings together.

You can use a pinch in Cripple Creek and also in order to kick off a song.

❗️🔗If this has been helpful, check out my other beginner tips and resources by clicking the LINK in my bio🔗❗️
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I recently did a collab for the first time on Instagram. This is Amy Rester on the fiddle. The caption below was taken from that original post. I hope you enjoy!! 🪕🎻🎶

“Hunter () and I () have been following each other for a while now. We enjoy playing a similar style of music on our respective instruments. Since we have both played Blackberry Blossom, we thought it would be cool to collaborate together on the song.

So here is our first collaboration on Instagram. I hope you enjoy!! 🪕🎻

P.S. - DM me () if you’re interested in doing a fiddle/violin collab!”

Here’s a fun run for you to learn today!

It involves the third and fourth strings mostly. I break it down one small part at a time to make it easier for you to pick up on. I hope this has been helpful!

❗️🔗If you’re interested in beginner banjo tabs and resources, check out the LINK in my bio🔗❗️
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