Boil Them Cabbage Down - Easy 3-Finger Banjo Lesson
Jim Pankey
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Did you just get a banjo and wonder where to start? You've probably asked, "What is a good first song?"
In this beginner banjo lesson, Jim Pankey breaks down the classic tune "Boil Them Cabbage Down" using standard open G tuning, simple chords, and an essential forward roll pattern.
Whether you're brand new to 3-finger Scruggs style bluegrass banjo or looking for an easy first song to build your roll muscle memory, this step-by-step tutorial will have you playing right away!
📌 What you will learn in this video:
Essential chords: Open G, C, and D7
Step-by-step forward roll breakdown (thumb, index, middle)
Putting chords and roll patterns together
Full slow play-along demonstration
Pro tips on finger picks, hand positioning, and using a strap
Grab your banjo, put your picks on, and let's pick some bluegrass!
TAB: https://wildjimbo.sellfy.store/p/boil...
For a more advanced version go here: Boil/Bile Them/Dem/That Cabbage Down - An ...
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Your First Banjo Song
00:36 - Tuning in Open G & What You Need
00:55 - The Chords (G, C, and D7 Breakdown)
01:45 - The Forward Roll Pattern
02:54 - Playing the Song Measure by Measure
04:07 - The Tricky D7 Transition
04:48 - Slow Play-Along with Jim
06:03 - Practicing Tips & Finger Pick Advice
06:46 - Hand Position, Straps & Wrap-Up
If you found this lesson helpful, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and subscribe for more beginner banjo tutorials!
I'm playing my @bulasinstruments Jungle Jewel
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Tabs: https://www.sellfy.com/wildjimbo
Strings:
@labellastrings1913 https://amzn.to/3zdORG8
Picks:
@Ernie Ball Finger Picks: https://amzn.to/2N7SH8s
https://bluechippick.net
Wild Jimbo’s Banjo Ranch is all about banjo lessons, beginner tutorials, bluegrass banjo, Scruggs style, clawhammer, and old-time banjo. Learn the 5-string banjo step by step with Jim Pankey.
Bile Dem Cabbage Down
Boil That Cabbage Down
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Boil Them Cabbage Down - Easy 3-Finger Banjo Lesson
Jim Pankey
9,805 views
Did you just get a banjo and wonder where to start? You've probably asked, "What is a good first song?"
In this beginner banjo lesson, Jim Pankey breaks down the classic tune "Boil Them Cabbage Down" using standard open G tuning, simple chords, and an essential forward roll pattern.
Whether you're brand new to 3-finger Scruggs style bluegrass banjo or looking for an easy first song to build your roll muscle memory, this step-by-step tutorial will have you playing right away!
📌 What you will learn in this video:
Essential chords: Open G, C, and D7
Step-by-step forward roll breakdown (thumb, index, middle)
Putting chords and roll patterns together
Full slow play-along demonstration
Pro tips on finger picks, hand positioning, and using a strap
Grab your banjo, put your picks on, and let's pick some bluegrass!
TAB: https://wildjimbo.sellfy.store/p/boil...
For a more advanced version go here: Boil/Bile Them/Dem/That Cabbage Down - An ...
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: Your First Banjo Song
00:36 - Tuning in Open G & What You Need
00:55 - The Chords (G, C, and D7 Breakdown)
01:45 - The Forward Roll Pattern
02:54 - Playing the Song Measure by Measure
04:07 - The Tricky D7 Transition
04:48 - Slow Play-Along with Jim
06:03 - Practicing Tips & Finger Pick Advice
06:46 - Hand Position, Straps & Wrap-Up
If you found this lesson helpful, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and subscribe for more beginner banjo tutorials!
I'm playing my @bulasinstruments Jungle Jewel
#banjo #banjolesson #beginnerbanjo #bluegrassbanjo #bluegrass #howtoplaybanjo #jimpankey
Patreon: jimpankey Instagram: wildjimbo
TikTok: wildjimbo Facebook: jim.pankey
Tabs: https://www.sellfy.com/wildjimbo
Strings:
@labellastrings1913 https://amzn.to/3zdORG8
Picks:
@Ernie Ball Finger Picks: https://amzn.to/2N7SH8s
https://bluechippick.net
Wild Jimbo’s Banjo Ranch is all about banjo lessons, beginner tutorials, bluegrass banjo, Scruggs style, clawhammer, and old-time banjo. Learn the 5-string banjo step by step with Jim Pankey.
Bile Dem Cabbage Down
Boil That Cabbage Down