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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,...

Dec 15.2017

New Must Have Banjo Holiday Stocking “Picks” from Deering!

What is Christmas without stocking stuffers? A Christmas stocking can hold plenty of banjo accessories to impress your banjo player with fun gifts to enjoy...

Dec 14.2017

Share the Gift Of Music This Holiday Season

There is one Christmas that stands out in my memory as my favorite. I was 14 years old and didn’t ask for anything in particular, but what I found under the...

Dec 7.2017

Jens Kruger Masterclass - Banjo Tones

Learn with master banjoist Jens Kruger how he creates a chorus effect on his acoustic banjo using palm muting. This really opens up the the tone of his banjo...

Dec 1.2017

How To Play a Tremolo On 4 String Banjo

The tremolo is a playing technique often used by 4 string banjoists to help give the effect of adding sustain to a note. This effect can add a lot of...

Nov 21.2017

Jens Kruger Banjo Masterclass - Fretting The 5th String

Jens Kruger debunks the the theory that you should not fret the 5th string on a 5 string banjo. Instead, watch this video to learn how to use it to your...

Nov 10.2017

Why Fret Wear Could Be Hindering Your Progress

I don't know about you, but one of the greatest joys I get from playing and owning a banjo is taking it out of the case and simply admiring it for a few...

Nov 9.2017

Alison Brown Banjo Masterclass - Left Hand Position For Chord Melodies

In this class, Alison Brown talks about using the correct left hand position when playing chord melodies. Chord melodies are a technique often used by jazz and...

Nov 2.2017

The Importance Of A Warm Up Routine

It doesn't matter what style of banjo playing you do, creating a warmup routine for yourself each time you pick up your banjo will help you progress and...

Oct 26.2017

Deering Launches Banjo Service Center

Deering has kicked off its new Service Center with three easy to order service packages. The banjo is to making music what a knife is to a chef. It is the tool...

Oct 16.2017

The Bluegrass & Blue Water Cruise Will Be Upon Us Soon! Are You Ready?

Can you believe it is already the middle of October! January, and the Bluegrass & Blue Water Cruise will be upon us soon. Have you secured your spot yet?

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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