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Irish Banjo Lesson 1 - [The Basics] Start Here

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I have learned the basic, went to lessons for 3 years over 15 years ago now I want to take it back up now I never learned chords and I have a mandolin also if I join up do I have access to each instrument snd classes or is it a subscription for single class?
Comment from : @patrickmoloughney1496

I know this is probably a really dumb question but I am left handed trying to learn right handed because I thought it might be easier My question is, if I reversed the strings and changed hands would that work? So, watching your excellent video I would still be doing the same only left handed? Thanks
Comment from : @stephentuffin6520

Can you still play these on a five string banjo? Thanks
Comment from : @oliverclarke995

Got myself a banjo im determined to learn how to play it with your help fingers crossed
Comment from : @christylee5574

Does it help if you already know how to play violin, and can you tune the American 5 string banjo up to D and not play the extra string?
Comment from : @vanmikzvl6576

just purchased my first tenor banjo at the grand old age of 60 its a koda 19 fret your videos are a lifesaver gives me hope that I can actually learn to play the Banjo many thanks
Comment from : @cameramanceltic4915

Thank you! This is great, great, great! I can try w my fiddle, mando and Irish tenor banjo!
Comment from : @jasminen273

i was searching for how to play the banjo i found this video and this was the only one i could understand! tysm!
Comment from : @JessicaWynne

THE VOLUME IS A BIT LOW, BUT GREAT STUFF
Comment from : @gobstoppa1633

I am looking for tabs for spancil hill please
Comment from : @janetleonard9265

Finally, I believe I can learn the banjo Thank you, you are the best banjo teacher ever!!!!
Comment from : @MrJacobs55

Join u now banjogdae
Comment from : @jerrymcsharry7232

Thanks ❤️❤️ i need the banjo
Comment from : @mohamedouboubker113

I just want to know how to tune the fecking thing!
Comment from : @ToolsAreToys

What a gorgeous girl with the interplay between the black top and ribbon of mahogany, pleasant voice and curvaceous form Musician is decent too!
Comment from : @aarphi1984

0:59 strings
Comment from : @mr-mfker2u29

Can't make up my mind weather I like the sound of the 5 string banjo or the tenor banjo ,,,,which is best for beginners
Comment from : @chick262

Just a heads up from a newer student Start out playing the tune in question just for inspiration Jump to the breakdown Finally play the tune again Inspiration to me is everything The tune played well is inspiration on a grand scale
Comment from : @reallyoldtom9352

I've just bought a used 19 fret tenor What thickness strings should I buy for gdae tuning?brThanks
Comment from : @Ifixitagain

could you explain a few things:bryour banjo has 19 frets, but I've been reading that 17 is more common in irish music?brAlso, 17 fret Irish tuning is GDAE , is it the same on a 19 fret banjo (for irish music)?brthanks
Comment from : @Ifixitagain

I have a 19 fret tenor banjo Can I follow this course if I put a set of Irish tuned strings on it?brMany thanks, Patrick
Comment from : @patrickoreillyy1697

Thank you for this great lesson !
Comment from : @clawsongatchable

Hi Lisa, great lessonI've started off learning with a Deering 5 string I,ve removed the 5th string & down tuned I'm going to buy a Clareen banjo What would you recommend, a 17 or 19 fret banjo, & what are the advantages/disadvantages between them Cheers, Paul Lucas Cardiff, UK
Comment from : @sheilalucas9154

I have my father's banjo It has 4-string, 22 fret, but only 21inch long, i'm confused what type of banjo is that, is it tenor or plectrum??br*sorry my english is bad
Comment from : @sad_potato13

my banger head echoed your notes It was making it sing
Comment from : @RTFLDGR

How do you know if the bridge is in the correct place
Comment from : @clan_innesinnes3362

Golllly aint she beeautiful ?
Comment from : @eddielee6490

Yes! I want to learn!
Comment from : @halvardlundnorway

will I be able to do this with a 5-string banjo?
Comment from : @malarkey4509

Ma quanto m'attizza questa
Comment from : @oisin1304

Always loved the sound of the tenor ever since I heard Barney McKenna's fantastic playing in the Dubliners as a kid Is it true that McKenna pretty much revolutionised the particular style that is so popular today in Celtic folk? I'm a folk enthusiast and I can't find many ballad groups that used it much before they came along in the mid-60s Prior to that the tenor seemed to have a bigger presence in jazz I could be wrong, though Perhaps you would know more about this brbrI'd love to learn tenor banjo, maybe this will give me the motivation I know as a guitarist I was inspired to play classical/nylon string rather than steel string, and that was another Dubs influence That's all Ronnie ever played! ☺
Comment from : @Evlogite19

I bought tanner banjo with eno ft 3000 tuner but don't seem to get right note as it seems a bit flat compare to youreanny advice
Comment from : @johnkenny296

The short woman next to her looks just like her
Comment from : @weston8893

Just starting out, using a 1927 Bacon Peerless tuned to GDEA The videos are very helpful Is there any printed materials or chord charts you'd recommend?
Comment from : @paulgissing861

Trying to enroll you won’t let me get a password
Comment from : @marymcgown497

what type of plectrum is that just a normal nylon guitar plectrum
Comment from : @HaileMecael

so thanx my dear
Comment from : @Musicpanel-cg6lv

So, when you’re playing the scale of D, do you need to put your fingers on the strings when playing, for example, f sharp? It’s just when I try it, it seems the note is inhibited in a way
Comment from : @NobleCloverVA

I have a question about holding the plectrum Sometime your thumb is flat on the plectrum, and sometime i see you put the tip of your thumb on the plectrum Is it better the second way ?
Comment from : @cozydino7691

Just got myself a tenor banjo and am starting to follow your lessons 👍
Comment from : @indianajones7470

U have d exact same banjo an me
Comment from : @aaronflood8355

The banjo isn’t Irish
Comment from : @centralintelligenceagency4948

I went to a music shop yesterday planning on buying a keyboard or piano for a second attempt at learning to play after giving up about 10 years ago brI had pretty much decided which instrument i wanted and still had some time left so i went upstairs to the guitarsbrI know nothing about guitars The salesman was very helpful and friendly and after some talking and strumming on different instruments i came across a 4 string banjolele I was fascinated and for some reason that i cannot explain it just seemed to fitbrHere`s the question, Would your lessons for the irish 4 string banjo work with this banjolele ? i really think that i´m gonna buy it
Comment from : @edren8634

👍💖☺
Comment from : @ajmmaasaid8098

Do you have any videos on how to tune the banjo correctly? Specifically for resetting the bridge I didn't notice the one I got as a present bridge fell out and I don't want to set it in the wrong placebrbrThanks!
Comment from : @Girodat12

Wot r the cords on a five string banjo
Comment from : @johnspringett9470

You're an excellent teacher Easy on my ears and eyes 😍
Comment from : @landsurfer66

As i would like to experiece a few lessons can I pay the tuition fee on a once off basis which would suit or automatically renewed (which I dont want), please advise
Comment from : @kenmurphy4500

Have been teaching myself the banjo, but not sure if I should be using the little finger I feel it is a little bit slow at times Am I better to try not using it or simply persevere? By the way great lessons, thanks
Comment from : @philipkesby8851

What a beautiful woman Love the accent an red hair
Comment from : @timmyles314

So I want to buy a gold tone irish tenor banjo but I have to wait 26 weeks to get one because the shop doesn't have them on stock, i live in a place they only sell bluegrass banjo'sbrbrNow I can buy a normal gold tone tenor banjo I get it in 6 weeksbrbrMy question is: what is the difference between these 2 banjo's?brThe price is the same So its basicly the same banjo, if i'm not mistaken only the tuning is different brAs I'm an absolute beginner sorry if my question comes over dumb, but can I buy the "regular tenor" banjo and tune it in the "irish" way or is that not the same?
Comment from : @barned

i thought standard tuning was C G D A
Comment from : @artisimo7967

Great lesson Beautiful instrument, absolutely beautiful teacher and beautiful music Thank you for the lesson
Comment from : @GaryBook

I noticed something brYour purdy !
Comment from : @terrybrady1644

Wowyou are one good looking lady Redheads are wow
Comment from : @tunesmith7437

Can you recommend a good banjo for beginners which is not too expensive These lessons have inspired me to buy one
Comment from : @shredder9536

I don't play banjobutbrYour so hot I watched the whole video how I miss the talk 💚
Comment from : @mikeokeefe2014

Need to get a tenor banjo - Any recommendations on a good tenor banjo? Love the Irish sound
Comment from : @WorldBluegrassDay

I have no clue what a fret is because you didnt explain it
Comment from : @johnjohnjohnjohn1041

Is it possible to use a five-string banjo for this?/Can I tune it into a tenor?
Comment from : @aeryn6275

Looking forward to going through these tunes with you with my 1924 Gibson TB-Jr! Subscribed!
Comment from : @stannousvortalux5655

Definitely the best Irish accent
Comment from : @zacmcbride27

Great video! Thank you
Comment from : @konstantineguruli

Thanks for a start I struggle getting a tuner for GDAE tuning what do you use ?
Comment from : @philipperry9372

Hey, my banjo is currently tuned for Bluegrass music, but it's really hard to find tutorials for tenor banjo with that tuning What should mine be tuned to for Irish music and in what key? Thank you
Comment from : @byrong1384

What’s the best beginners tenor for the price?
Comment from : @razorreilly10

Hello from New Jersey USA!
Comment from : @picometer472

Will you marry me
Comment from : @SpiralGolden

beautiful lady and teacher
Comment from : @jamupsnepali7200

Would I be able to do these lessons with a 17 fret, buying one this month, I’d prefer a 17 but they seem more expensive, bit of research says their better for beginners
Comment from : @seanrollins2969

Just got one for Christmas and am very happy to have found your services brbrIm under no allusions ill be banging out songs anytime soon, but I'm 100 committed to mastering this instrument and i believe your videos are a perfect way to get going as you are very clear in your instructionsbrbr Much appreciatedbrbrThanks!
Comment from : @adamoconnor5250

You are the best teacher thank you so much for sharing your knowledge
Comment from : @VileDefilement

Why is it that I’m finding this ladies instructions so much better to follow and enjoy better than the guys on YouTube? She really has the ability to teach 👍🏼
Comment from : @georgegoff2550

Can you change your banjo from right hand to left hand without replacing your banjo
Comment from : @Peterharte73

I have a 5-string Will it work OK just to retune the bottom 4?
Comment from : @DrKeithScottMumby

I've had an old SS Stewart tenor banjo for 50 yrs and now I'm retired I can learn to play the thing! Thanks for the posts!
Comment from : @bcurt47

Is this fingering very common? I've used my index on fret 2, ring finger on fret 4 and pinkie on fret 5 for about a year, and I've got used to this, but I'm not sure if it's right - I see you use your middle finger on fret 4 and ring finger on fret 5 (ie don't use pinkie really at all (apart from High B) I see that a lot, but it doesn't make logical sense to me so I haven't learnt this way What do you guys at the OAIM think? What's you advice? Should I start from scratch? I notice Cathal Hayden does the same as me Cheers!
Comment from : @j_mac_2470

Ive been told by other musicians to keep my hand off of the bridge completely, is this a common piece of advice that could have to do with letting the banjo ring?
Comment from : @patrickwinch7324

Thank you so much it was wonderful I Purchased a tenor banjo and I am enjoying it very much I have learned a lot of jigs they all are my favorite Thank you so much I hope to see more
Comment from : @lindathompson195

What gauge strings do I use on a 19 fret 1926 Vega to be able to tune to GDAE
Comment from : @clawhammer704

I'm a lifelong bass player but have been wanting to delve into banjo for awhile I ran across this and it struck a chord (sorry) with me, as my great-grandparents were from Mayo They emigrated to the States in about 1852 Now, if I can only convince the wife to let me buy a danged banjo!
Comment from : @Bassmon53

Is a six string the same
Comment from : @liamdevine9081

Got myself a banjo, will follow and watch theses guides I will update you with my progress
Comment from : @yukongaming5055

That's for the video Out of interest, how did you get that warm, muted sound from your banjo?
Comment from : @andrewhnorris1

is it possible to play gdae tuning on a 5 string? Great playing by the way
Comment from : @chrisbonnell2221

Hello! I play the violin, do you think I have an advantage to play this banjo?
Comment from : @JoseGarcia-yk3dl

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial It has really helped me with my banjo so thanks
Comment from : @animatedarrow5131

Will you be posting a lesson two? I found this really helpful 😌
Comment from : @niamhyyy69

Is there a lesson 2 etc?
Comment from : @andypay8020

having a terrible time trying to tune my banjo, it maybe a little delicate as its really old Guy I bought it from told me it dated from the 40's I have an electric tuner suitable for guitar, bass, violin, viola, and chromatic setting Have I invested in the wrong tuner Whats' your advice? ThanX
Comment from : @johnellis572

I'm thinking of joining the course, are all tenor banjos' the same or do I need a particular kind? that sounds dumb but I'm a total beginner, thanks
Comment from : @johnellis572

Picked up the uncles banjo after a hard days work and sitting down to try and work this out all Alot of info to take in! I near put it down after watching your intro with the banjo Its like trying to read understand Chinese writing lol Have tried it before but it always ends up gathering dust Hoping this time i stick to it!
Comment from : @celticstoneworksconstruct4570

Hello, I have a four stringed banjo which, unfortunately, is not an Irish banjo Would I be able to string and tune it in the way you describe please?brExcellent tuition by the way;-)
Comment from : @Dajavoutube