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Dec 3.2024

The Artisan Elephant Goodtime Banjo - Giving Tuesday 2024

If you have had the chance to speak with Deering’s CEO, Jamie Deering, you may have heard about her love of South Africa, African wildlife, and especially the...

Topic Post : banjo playing tips

Jul 17.2019

The Joy Of Being An Absolute Beginner On The Banjo

I couldn’t get my fingers to dial the last two digits of the phone number. Here I was in my 40s and yet it felt like I was back in 8th grade; calling to ask...
Jun 28.2019

3 Blues Banjo Licks with Tray Wellington

Take a banjo lesson with Tray Wellington as he teaches you 3 bluegrass blues licks on the 5 string banjo. Learn a classic J.D. Crowe style blues lick as well...

Jun 13.2019

Perfecting Your Bluegrass Banjo Pull-Offs

For the bluegrass banjoist—or even for the non-playing fan of bluegrass banjo—the pull-off is an essential piece of vocabulary. Hearing Crowe, Mills, Baucomb,...

May 24.2019

Internalizing Banjo Music

So much of playing music is an internal, mental process. Obviously, the physical aspect is crucial, but it all begins inside. If the music is not understood...

May 22.2019

Tips To Improve Your Banjo Playing

Whether you are an experienced banjoist or a novice, it is always fun to find out ways to improve your playing. I have a few suggestions that might help you...

May 16.2019

Tips On Backing Up a Singer/Songwriter On 5 String Banjo

Many 5 string banjo players have a hard time playing in other styles other than the traditional styles used for the 5 string banjo (bluegrass and old time)....

May 9.2019

You Can Be a Good Banjo Player at Any Level

When we hear a great banjo player, we notice the results of years of practice and hours spent mastering the left and right hand techniques. We are aware of...

Apr 18.2019

Relax and Have Fun When Playing Banjo

“Is it hard to learn the banjo?”

“Is the banjo harder than the guitar?”

I’d heard these and other questions like them for years. And I never quite knew how to...

Apr 10.2019

Using Pedal Points In Your Banjo Playing

A pedal point is a sustained tone that is played while chords move from one to another. This is typically played in the bass or lowest pitch. The playing of a...

Apr 5.2019

The Banjo Practice Headspace

Life is busy! There’s always an unanswered email, or a stack of dirty dishes, or a bit of household DIY that needs attending to. Making time for your...

Kristin Scott Benson chooses the Deering Golden Series banjos
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