Random Banjo Lick Generator

This page generates one measure of tabulature for 5-string banjo. It does so by placing random numbers on lines randomly with only little intelligence.

This tool is meant to be a springboard for ideas and dexterity practice. It does not take into account playability, beauty, a certain playing style or harmony – it is up to you to see if you are able to play the generated lick and whether it is useful in your repertoire.

Not all generated licks make sense. Some sound terrible. And some are just not playable. If that happens to you, simply click one of the buttons on the bottom to generate a new lick that probably no one ever has played before.


generate another lick

open strings and the first three frets only.
open strings and the first five frets.
licks can be moved across the fingerboard to fit any harmony.