Playing Your First Banjo in the Hollow Tab

If you're just starting out on the five-string, finding a good banjo in the hollow tab is basically a rite of passage for every picker. It's one of those tunes that sounds incredibly impressive to an audience but is actually built on the fundamental building blocks of bluegrass, making it the perfect entry point for beginners. Written by the legendary Doug Dillard, this song captures that driving, crisp sound that defines the Dillards' contribution to the genre. ...

April 30, 2026 · 7 min · Tavares Lynch