Kentucky Mandolin for the 5 String Banjo. Sample   Lesson Sample  (Intermediate Level) Now you can learn the Bill Monroe hit "Kentucky Mandolin" on the banjo without using music or tab! First, you will have a full demonstration of the arrangement with drums, bass and guitar accompaniment. Then, after you are taught the lesson in small phrases, you are given the backing tracks without the banjo on it for you to use for your own live performance!