We've long been big fans of Rhiannon Giddens' work here at Deering Banjos. Whether it be with her work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops or her solo work, she...
In this lesson, Hank Smith talks about using call and response in your playing. Call and response is like a conversation or dialogue that you can create in...
In this lesson, Hank Smith shows you how to add harmony to your melodies to achieve a richer, fatter sound. Harmony a combination of two or more notes to form...
Learn how to improvise on the 5 string banjo with Hank Smith. Improvising can be a daunting thing to do for many banjoists, but it is an essential skill to...
Banjoist Hank Smith gives you a lesson on getting the most tone out of your banjo playing.
Bluegrass jamming is one of the most fun aspects of playing the banjo. You can join in a jam no matter what skill level you're at as long as you know a few...
Today we’re gonna be talking a little bit about drive. Drive is most commonly associated with how the music is played. It tends to be the soul. It tends to be...
Composing your own music can be one of the most rewarding things you can do on a musical instrument. It allows you to create something new and original....
Banjoist Hank Smith from Hank, Pattie, & the Current talks about and demonstrates how to overcome things that may be difficult to you in your 5 string banjo...
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