Intro to the 5 String Banjo Sample (Downloadable) This 4 CD equivalent Downloadable set teaches the basics of the 5 String banjo like the forward, backward and alternating thumb roll and the banjo solos "I'll Fly Away" and "Cripple Creek." The student will also learn several chords, advanced picking techniques, and a batch of useful licks. All of this without using any written notation.