?? Work at Pickup Points � Flexible schedule

Essential Tips for Beginner Banjo Players - Things I Wish I Knew!

Banjo Addict 41 views

Download

Download Video

Comments

I pick up a banjo tomorrow Thanks for this
Comment from : @SupraSav

thank you sir!
Comment from : @_p3g4sus_

Yeah, I compare myself with others on YouTube playing the ukulele Hard not to compare though But that takes the fun out of it I’ve learned 10 songs by memory and it’s fun
Comment from : @cG-es8mb

What’s the best banjo to start on?
Comment from : @cG-es8mb

At 58 seconds I had to stopbrYou keep explaining what you're saying Please just say it Sorry, but I would like to hear what you are saying about the subject
Comment from : @thomas7johns

Just think how far Scruggs would have gotten if he had a banjo teacher? Hmmm, he might have gone places LOL!
Comment from : @UncleBuck560

Excellent suggestions Thank you!
Comment from : @SWLowe

Thanks I didn't know I needed to hear all that Made me see things in a better light
Comment from : @dukerabbit13

I'm getting a banjo for Christmas, so this was helpful :)
Comment from : @Cerulean-Spike-Elk

I so love what you said about not comparing yourself to others I’ve been playing banjo with a teacher for 2 years now I’ve started playing with others, but mostly as backup, because I’m slow and make mistakes often when trying to solo I went to my first BG Jam this month and it was so wonderful! I still feel like “the weakest link” and am trying to get past it, but it’s nice to know lots of other people struggle with the same things and not to be intimidated by those negative thoughts Thank you so much for your encouraging words!
Comment from : @pattislavtcheff5526

I've always been a guitar player I recently started playing other stringed instruments and am amazed at how my guitar skills have evolvedbrbrI started with the ukulele I was able to dramatically improve the rhythm of my strumming hand I'm not Bo Diddly, but my rhythms have become more varied Even better, I actually learned how to play and sing at the same time No idea why the ukulele helped with this, but I was never able to do that beforebrbrA few weeks ago, I picked up a banjo (6 string), and it's already improving my guitar playing I don't use banjo picks, and realized that strumming whole chords on a banjo doesn't sound all that good To get a decent sound with a standard guitar pick, you need to pluck each string individually Doing this, my sweep picking is improving What's more, I've always played with a heavy hand, but the banjo head doesn't really allow you to rest your palm on it without affecting tuning Now, I can brace my forearm against the edge rest and my strumming hand kinda' floats over the bridge I seem to have a much steadier hand after only a few weeks Not only has my tremolo picking improved, but I have a better awareness of individual string location without the benefit of resting my hand on the bridgebrbrThis mixing of guitar/ukulele/banjo skill sets is really quite remarkable I'm planning on moving on to a resonator next, and am quite excited about what it has to teach me
Comment from : @paranormaltheorist

Good evening, brother Thanks a lot could you tell me how to find this banjo music that you play at the ending video 😊
Comment from : @marcelopbritobrito1906

Great video Love your humour As a guitarist of 50 yeas playing in bands and with others, your comments are spot on I just bought a used Fender "Leo" from 1975 just yesterday, and I'm excited to dive in (I'm dabbling on mandolin and also been playing violin for the past year -- I'm retired so I have some time) Just subscribed to your channel; can't wait to see what you have next for me! All the best from Toronto 🎻🪕🎸
Comment from : @rennyschweiger

What if you don’t live in the south?
Comment from : @standardjanitor

About to purchase my first banjo and start my journey at almost 60 years old
Comment from : @TonyLake920

Yeah man … Thanks mad cool 🪕🪕🪕
Comment from : @librandy77

Hi I got my first banjo at Christmas just gone I have been practicing with my friend who has been playing guitar acoustic and electric for 42 years he’s helping me learn cords and I’m slowly getting there I think I’m 60 years old but they say your never to old to learn lol loved your video have subscribed and rang the bell lol looking forward to the next one
Comment from : @russellmcgivern6001

Great video
Comment from : @senseofstile

Since I was young I’ve always loved bluegrass,country and folk music never really thought of playing an instrumental because of our closed minded society in kuwait city (google it )I’m 25 now I’ve discovered the banjo just last month and it completely ripped my soul apart I’ve ordered the deering goodtime 2 banjo it arrived last week and I’ve been playing it every single day for almost 10 hours however learning resources for the banjo is very limited on the internet I’ve been searching for websites or apps to jam with other banjo players like face to face cam never really found one I’ll be thankful if you had any suggestionsbrThank you for sharing this video really helped alotbrMuch appreciation to you from the other side of the world ❤🙏
Comment from : @lovepeacesupport5548

I agree completely This video gave me tons of motivation and I’ve been playing for a few years now All the points you covered are super important and I like your way of explaining it Subscribed👌
Comment from : @aaronalexander6652

Well said Sir!
Comment from : @jabbasan12

Can’t shake my love of bluegrass banjo & mandolin 🪕😍 I’m a ukulele tragic though My Pono TT8 has a sound hole on the back & it sounds more like a mandolin than a Uke I’m looking at getting a Banjolele this Christmas……maybe even a banjo if I can’t get the Banjolele I want🪕🤔 It’s a journey 👏👏👏
Comment from : @billyaitken7461

I play with my brother! He plays the guitar and I the banjo Notre Dame fan? Nice! So am I
Comment from : @declanlyden3313

been playing banjo for 50 years, still can't play for shit
Comment from : @airplanegeorge

Speaking of playing posture, would you have any tips on fretting hand thumb placement to reduce strain? I find the part of my palm beneath my thumb hurts after a bit
Comment from : @gregerfulgerman7802

Thank you for this
Comment from : @thesaturdayshow3327

We’ve got Uncle Pen fest next month in Indiana
Comment from : @royhendershot

Great video man!
Comment from : @mackinbox

6 years of depriving friends & family of all that fun! The banjo puts a smile on my face & in my hole heart! Thank you!
Comment from : @misodinamosa

Thanks for taking time to share After watching this video, I budgeted for lessons and found a great teacher I appreciate your keeping it real and down to earth It's great to watch passionate people Thanks again
Comment from : @luciansamosata5977

thanks, i bought my first banjo yesterday
Comment from : @smokeychumchum

I agree 100 especially about the jam sessions
Comment from : @Rip1Outdoors

LOVE IT! Just formed a little bluegrass band in my town, and nothing makes me happier!!!
Comment from : @jakesmet9426

This video is fantastic! I’ve only been playing for a few weeks and was having trouble being motivated, but this video really helped Thanks so much 🙏
Comment from : @bird4347

Fluency will come eventually Just take a short chunk of a tune and work on your technique and ear training Enjoy the sounds
Comment from : @paulmitchell5349

Summary keep learning, stay humble and enjoy your own journey Thank you!
Comment from : @myname7914

Jeepers creepers, man did you hit some of my sore points, Or learned by experience lessons
Comment from : @Brian-ie2un

I've wanted to get a banjo and learn how to play it for over seven years Now, my parents want to gift me a banjo for my 18th birthday so my dream can finally come true I'm doing research so I can choose a banjo that's right for me and this video was helpful, so thanks!!
Comment from : @MKwant

I just began to learn banjo I have played a bit of classical guitar for many years but bluegrass music is new and exciting for me I appreciate the tips in your video and look forward to seeing more
Comment from : @andeegisby

I'm from Morganton NC I need a teacher to help me continue to learn new stuff I can do play around 6 songs If you live near me send me a response I'll pay Thanks for your time
Comment from : @michaelangelo9024

i am a beginner i absolutely love the banjo!!
Comment from : @reeperseyez

I'm a Brazilian guy, learning by myself to play the Banjo! haha and believe me when I say, your tips really helped! Cheers
Comment from : @RaphaCruz

Great video, really great enjoyed it
Comment from : @crowdrums

How do you play banjo in a group?
Comment from : @hnjmoose3251

I’m an older guy, in my sixties, have been teaching myself banjo for the last three years Like you I play and practice alone, and it’s very easy to fall into a rut of being an eternal advanced beginner So I know that I have to find others to play with in order to expand my horizons Another thing I’ve learned is not to practice for speed, even though we all want to play like Earl Practice for tone, timing and technique, and speed will take care of itself
Comment from : @gerrylosardo6191

I just happened across your video I recently ordered myself a Good Time II banjo for my (50) birthday This is the year I learn to play! I've been watching Jim Pankey's channel for a few years now and I've decided to use him as my teacher, but haven't had an instrument Even though I grew up a Catholic suburbanite with 80's Pop/Rock in New Haven, IN there's something about Bluegrass that just settles in my soul I'm not a fan of Gospel music, but Bluegrass is about as close as I get I'm subscribed! Even if it's for no other reason than because your a Notre Dame fan! LOL! Peace and love
Comment from : @TJRohyans

Great video! i keep trying to pick up the banjo but different things cause me to stop, i think finding people to play with and meeting other banjo players will help keep me accountable! Thank you for the great content!
Comment from : @silassza2890

Did a good job, I “Ah-purr-she-Ate-it” (Diddo) 👍
Comment from : @mattfenclm3716

You seem like a very sweet person! This was a very helpful video!
Comment from : @PeaJayers

Great video 2 months into the fiddle, 2 weeks into the banjo Love that Bluegrass too!
Comment from : @michaelhutchens4243

Thank you!
Comment from : @missygordon

Great points for discussion, I agree with all good job
Comment from : @spincity4049

Replies to every comment Appreciate you my guy Solid solid 👌
Comment from : @CookerCeiling38

Good advice, especially about the teacher
Comment from : @jimberman8692

Thank you for this wonderful video! It really helped a lot
Comment from : @moritzengel2735

Thanks That was a fair talk I'm playing banjo for two years from almost absolute zero I doesn't count 10 guitar lessons I always puzzled and even kind of jealous when someone in the comment claim that he could play Foggy mountains after two weeks
Comment from : @Bordo430

I've been playing guitar for 25 years now, though recently I've been messing about with other stringed instruments Ukulele, mandolin, lap steel A few days ago my brother gave me a banjo for Christmas and it's been super fun to play! That's what led me to your channel, so just dropping you a short note of thanks for the helpful vids!
Comment from : @edwardcoates1317

Hey Sandy! Thanks so much for this video it was super helpful Just subscribed to your channel!
Comment from : @lilymann38

Hey Sandy! Thank you for the vid Natural, informative and great points Subscribed!
Comment from : @leimaniax

Do you live in indy
Comment from : @Cavemanfbs1

Hi am enjoying your videos I play guitar and mandolin In March i go back to uk to collect my banjo and learnbrRegards Dave Russia
Comment from : @dmc949

Great words of wisdom, thanks!
Comment from : @TheApplesmasher

Thank you so much man these vids have really been helping me out ✌️
Comment from : @captainflops474

I think you mean Trump when you talk about using your hands At least you didn't say mouth, because everything that comes out of that idiots mouth is a lie, and that would definitely damage your credibility good info, thanks for your vids
Comment from : @endlessadventure541

Something I wish I knew was that your left hand fingers grow accustomed to the string really quick Pretty much after the second day, my fingers were no longer sore I had built up a bunch of fierce motivation when I started playing because I thought I had to endure a month of pain in my fingers But nope
Comment from : @fredrikbystrom7380