The Reno Stlye Banjo Workshop 5-DVD Set DVD Breakdown:
Disc One:
Segments include-
1. Whispering- The Skinner Family Band plays the tune Whispering
2. Introduction- Jason introduces himself
and discusses what will will be covered in the workshop
3. Reno Rolls- You'll learn the basic rolls in Reno style and how they differ
from Scruggs rolls
4. Reno licks/Earl verses Don- Jason teaches you some of Don's signature tag licks and compares them Earl's versions
5. Single String Picking- You'll learn some of Reno's classic single
string licks
6. Reno Banjo Set-Up- You'll learn how to set up
your banjo to help you get closr to that classic "Reno" sound. Jason also discusses how Don's fingerpicks and thumbpick play an important
part in Reno's sound.
Disc Two:
Segments include-
1. The Brush Technique- Learn how Don get's that "guitar sound" on the banjo.
2.
The Brush Technique Pt2- You'll learn Don's kick off to "I Know You're Married"
3. Don Reno and Capo Myth - The truth behind
the myth that Don never used a capo. Plus Jason discusses the pros and cons of using a capo.
4. Reno Chords- Jason teaches you some
of Don's unique chord positions
5. What's That Clicking Sound- Learn how Don got that "clicking" sound and the many ways to use it.
6. The Reno Roadmap Of The Banjo- You'll learn how Don created many of his famous tunes and breaks by using certain walk ups and chords
positions. Jason shows you how these positions and patterns will allow you to play in any key without the capo. The Reno Roadmap will
also allow you to figure out many of Don's famous breaks as well as create your own
Disc Three:
Segments include-
1. Limehouse Blues-
Jason plays the tune Limehouse Blues. Then he thoroughly teaches you how to play the basic tune as well as some of the many variations
that are possible.
2. Excuse Me I think I've Got A Heartache- You'll learn Don's break from this classic Reno and Smiley duet.
3.
Double Banjo Blues- You'll learn how to play Double Banjo Blues and also some variations that Don never recorded
