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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,...

Topic Post : melodic style

Aug 19.2019

Melodic Style Banjo Lesson With Tray Wellington

The Melodic Style of playing the 5 string banjo is a type of banjo playing that was popularized by Bill Keith. This style allows the banjoist to play scales...

Feb 2.2018

What is Melodic Style Banjo?

Melodic style banjo is a style of 3 finger 5 string banjo playing that was created in the early 1960’s by banjoists such as Bill Keith and Bobby Thompson so...

Dec 15.2016

Learn Melodic Style 5 String Banjo With G Scales

When I was learning how to play 5 string banjo, there were 3 main styles of 3 finger playing - Scruggs Style, Reno Style, and Melodic or Keith style. Today one...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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