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Nov 14.2024

Buying A Banjo on Amazon

Oh, Amazon...love it or hate it, the brainchild of Jeff Bezos has singlehandedly changed how we buy the products we want. Anything you could ever dream of is...

Topic Post : banjo playing tips

Oct 8.2024

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...

May 30.2024

How to Develop Your Unique Banjo Style

Every banjo player dreams of a signature sound, a style that sets them apart and instantly captivates listeners. It's the difference between mimicking your...

Oct 26.2022

How Hard Is It To Play the Banjo

One of the biggest myths about the banjo is that it is hard to play. After generations of blisteringly fast bluegrass licks dominating the public's perception...

May 23.2021

Can You Play Clawhammer Banjo On a Resonator Banjo?

"Can you play clawhammer banjo on a resonator banjo?" It's a question that comes up fairly often both on online forums and out in the public. The answer is...

May 12.2021

Irish Tenor Banjo - What Is the Standard?

When it comes to Irish tenor banjo, it is hard to define exactly what type of banjo that is. Yes, it is a four string tenor banjo. But is it a 17-fret or a...

Apr 20.2021

Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 20 - "Blue" Notes

In this beginner 5 string banjo lesson, Jens Kruger shows you how you can easily play blues-inspired phrases on the 5-string banjo. Using the methods he...

Mar 11.2021

Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 19 - F Chord Shape

In this beginner 5 string banjo lesson, Jens Kruger slowly talks through and demonstrates how to play the F chord shape on the banjo. This is a great shape to...

Jan 8.2021

Active Listening Banjo Lesson with Hank Smith

Banjoist Hank Smith talks about Active Listening and how it can improve your musicianship. This is one of the most important things you can do to improve as a...

Dec 8.2020

Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 18 - Bar Chords & the D Chord Shape

In this beginner 5 string banjo lesson, Jens Kruger slowly talks through and demonstrates what bar chords are, how to play them, and how to use them. He also...

Nov 24.2020

Jens Kruger Beginner Banjo Lesson 17 - Forward Roll and Playing Melody

This is a great lesson for the 5 string banjo from Jens Kruger on how to play the forward roll and incorporate playing the melody into your roll. This is one...

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