This is a great beginner polka that helps you familiarise the notes on the fretboard. This will also help your  muscle memory to play banjo without looking where your fingers are placed. I first discovered the tune watching a series sometime ago around 2010 which featured Irish banjoist Gerry O’Connor from Kildare and footballer Andy Reid. The programme followed various musicians who’s task was to teach a celebrity one tune on their prospective instrument, then the celebrity was to perform the tune. This was filmed over 3 episodes which I’ve added to the bottom of the page. Give yourself a break from playing and watch the mini series, it’s very entertaining.

first part

• G A B C    D C B A | G A B C   D- D- | G A B C    D C B A | G A B D   C-  C-  |

second part

• G’ E D C   E-  D-  | G A B C  D- D- | G’ E D C   E-  D-  | G A B D  C-  C-

A series where well known people take up the playing of an instrument from zero experience with tuition from equally well known exponents on their respective instruments. Gerry O’Connor (Banjo) teaching Andy Reid (Professional soccer player) on Andy’s new Clareen Celt Tenor Banjo.