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Feb 22.2024

Getting Better Tone

“Banjokid” writes:Can you explain how to get a better tone? Whenever I play, I don’t get the right tone. Could you help me on this subject?

Well, Banjokid,...

Jul 7.2016

The Great Britain Mumford & Sons Charity Banjo!

Introducing the Mumford & Sons Britain Charity Banjo! As Mumford & Son’s home country, great pride was taken in making this one of a kind banjo a true...

Jul 7.2016

How To Transpose Music On the Banjo Using I, IV, V Chords

Transposing is moving a song from one key to another. There are often two questions that new banjo players ask about this musical technique:

Jul 1.2016

Banjo Legend Ralph Stanley Passes

The world of music lost one of the great banjo legends last week with the passing of Dr. Ralph Stanley.

Jun 23.2016

5 Reasons Why You Need a Banjo Strap

Using a banjo strap will make you a better banjo player. Such a dramatic statement needs to be backed up with good reasons. Let me show you why.

Jun 23.2016

Left Handed Banjo

There has been great mystery wrapped around playing the banjo left handed. The questions that we are asked tend to fall into the following categories:

Jun 21.2016

Milky Way Chasing

Written by Mike Pham who is a Southern California based banjo player in the band Vinnie and the Hooligans. Mike finds creative inspiration exploring in the...
Jun 16.2016

What My Dad Taught Me!

We want to give a shout out and Happy Father's Day to all of the dad's out there!

Jun 8.2016

What Is Banjo Tab?

Banjo tab is a term you have probably come across when learning the to play the banjo. “Tab” is an abbreviation for “tablature” which is a system of writing...

May 31.2016

5 Ways To Improve Your Banjo Tone Without Practicing

We all want a shortcut to get better without putting in the time and hard work that professional musicians do. In reality, there is no shortcut. You must...

May 25.2016

What If You Got to Hold The Banjo That Inspired You to Play?

We all have the memories and cherished stories of the first time the banjo came into our mind, and we were inspired to play. For some it was Pete Seeger, for...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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