Shalom Mr. Mike I surely hope your hand is better and life is treating you fair! I still have one of my banjos left, but am struggling to play it. Night everyone Shalom
If you like pick one of your favorite songs that I do and I'll send you a lyric sheet for that song with the chord changes. It can be done with email or Facebook messenger
Wow! Thank you! Just opened up my ears to a whole new thing. I've been messing around with a broken finger and torn ligaments so this stripped down roll is exactly what I need to be practicing!!! Splendid instructions, cheers to you sir
I’ve had people around the world take them out of the closet and enjoy it now it’s so easy. That’s why I keep every song I do with the same strum pattern and same chords with minimal hand movements and I do about five hundred songs like that . Less thinking more playing 😉🪕
Hello from Albany. Western Australia. I am about your vintage. There are so many lessons trying to take me to fancy playing but your method is refreshing & so welcoming. I have a tenor ukulele and at last I can try somethin easy thanks to you. Kaye
Good to hear I hope this works for you . On the ukulele I tune to low G open C which is G3 C4 E4 G4 and play the same way as the banjo 0=open 5=5th fret 7= 7th fret good luck. Feel free to ask questions 😊
Hi Mike ,Took your advice in my last post and studied the updates and played your videos on you tube playback speed 0 . 75 and can play along with you worried man blues and you are my sunshine i;m over the moon and if i can do it then anyone can will be 87 on January JUST A BOY [AT HEART ] cheers Mike.
@@mr.mikeaz1 ...greetings. Yep...agreed there Mr. Mike... Saying goes...Have chair will banjo. haha. Thanks for your kind words. All the best for the New year.
Love your simplicity and such a great vocals singalong to this easiest of strum patterns. I'm 75 now and always wanted to play banjo just for my enjoyment. Tried the 5string and claw hammer style but just couldn't get the complex finger picking needed. Thank so much for this informative friendly lesson and I'm sure there are heaps of folks just like me wanting play and get the grandkids singing along...Many thanks Mike
This is a legit way to play the instrument for sure. And thanks, Mr. Mike, for the lesson. But I would encourage banjo newcomers who don't have disabilities to try standard banjo tuning. It's rewarding enough that you don't have to fall back on the comfort zone of guitar tuning. Jim
Thank you I am also 9 months into this banjo an I learnt more in this first lesson than the last 9 months. For the first time I feel like I am really playing music.
I'm so glad this could help you just a great way to have fun. I have over 220 songs so hopefully there's a few you'll like. There all the same pattern.
I use that technique on my ukulele and banjolele. I thought I invented it but it’s also called the Carter Scratch. Maybelle Carter that is. I’m sure she didn’t invent it but just picked it up.
Hello Mike - what a GREAT lesson! I struggled for years trying to learning Earl's style and could NEVER figure out the melody notes. Now I am doing two finger style with my thumb and middle finger and finally enjoying playing my banjo. How about some more simple lessons and having fun with the banjo?
Thanks for the comment Ed. I'm gonna keep adding songs when I get the chance and they will all be with the same pattern . When my hand was in a cast I had to learn something quick because I have never cancelled a performance. I like it so much I had to share it. Enjoy the music
Thank you Sir. Been trying to learn banjo for a long, long time and finally feel as though I can achieve something. I am in Australia and wish you lived just down the street. You're my kind of muso. Cheers Mate and keep it coming. Ray from Down-under.
That's great to hear, I wish I could have figured this out when I was 20. I like to call it T L P M 0 5 7 THINK LESS PLAY MORE. Should put that on a tee shirt LOL. Good luck to you,feel free to ask any questions you might have.
JIM BURNS that song was written by Dick Feller. John Denver did it but I always remember Bobby Bare doing that one . I’ll have to take some time to get down the way I play. Always liked it but never did it yet.
Mr. Mike, I just started playing and singing 'Long Black Veil', Johny Cash version, goes really good with what you have taught me. You probably already do it but if you don't, give it a crack. I think you will like it. It's good done nice and slow for a beginner like me. Cheers Mate.
Ray Blanchard yes Ray I have that one . I have about 240 songs on RUclips. Since your down under I did waltzing Matilda twice . Check out the one I did on my blonde Deering banjo let me know if I’m close.
I have never cancelled a performance since the early 70s my hand was in a cast and it was pure necessity luckily I could move 2 fingers now it's just down right fun
Les I have 2 lesson updates and over 200 banjo songs all the same pattern and as basic as I can get so anyone could learn in 1 day. Learn one song you could play and sing them all good luck
Mike I haven't tried End of the Line . I don't read music so some songs are easy to simplify to 2 or 3 chords and some aren't. When I figure one out that I like I'll try to get it on RUclips. One that seems harder than the others was leaving on a jet plane but it worked ok for me.
If your fingertips still bother you, you should switch to nylgut strings if you haven't already. They sound more like old school gut strings if you like an old timey, more plunky sound. They're made out of nylon and very soft and very easy to fret. I'm actually losing my callouses from playing on them their so soft.
I don't have a problem with my finger tips only after a hand operation and couldn't bend them to play the guitar and figured out the banjo with a narrow neck so I show folks with hand problems or learning frustration an easy way to play.. I switched to ultra light strings because I like the sound better than light or medium. My ukulele has gut strings don't want them on the banjo though 🪕
I agree with you on that fifth string, I have a cheap banjo , Goya. But I still wouldn’t remove the fifth string. I’m still a little confused how you tune like a guitar.
The 4 smallest strings on a 6 string guitar are what would be the banjo strings . on the guitar the smaller the number the smaller the string . 1 being smallest 6 biggest. On the banjo 4 is tuned to C, 3= G, 2= C (octave higher), 1= E. CGCE that's open C chord. Can't use 5th string some folks can but that's more technical, I prefer simple with 4 strings. I also have 2 lesson updates good luck
David I'm using Martin V700 light nickel wound banjo strings .009 - .010 - .013 - .020 - .009 There 5 string packs there cheaper Than 4 string packs where I live
Hi Mike I just have the yearning to learn the banjo, at 68 is it worth it, just spend hours looking at blue grass and clog dancing, just can’t get it out my mind, thanx for your video.
Thanks Paul and good luck. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Remember Paul just think of your banjo as a metronome and pick the speed you want to play fast or slow it's up to you have fun. But learn slow first.🎤
Just to let you know Paul I've played guitar most of my life and I figured out what I do on the banjo when I was 69. Because it was so easy I kept the pattern the same for all the banjo songs so 1 lesson you could play them all. That's why I'm sharing you should find it very relaxing.
Mr. Mike you have a really easy attitude, and a very good voice, I am envious but I will practice this method, along with trying to get my fingers more nimble by practicing 3 fingers, as you mention you have acquired your skills over many years, I have my banjo and commenced practice, I will persevere, there is no rush, it’s already giving me entertainment in realising how clumsy my fingers are, just waiting for my picks to arrive, but thanx again for your encouragement, I will follow your videos with interest.
Paul I also have 2 lesson updates that just explains a little more. I only learned how to do this 2 years ago and I only use 1 thumb and 1 finger on the right hand and 2 fingers on the left hand you can do it no finger tips at all your Just pressing all 4 strings on the 5th and 7th fret that's it and I don't use a pic
I didn't like the feel of the strings that came on the Deering plectrum they were light but .010 Guage I switched to Martin V700 light but .009 Guage and that made the difference for me
@@sydneygregory9020 one other thing Sydney it may be different if your using a shorter neck tenor banjo. When I tried to make my concert ukulele play the same way because of the short neck I had to tune that to G3 C4 E4 G4 to get the open C I wanted
Mark I have 2 lesson updates and one of them shows how I place the chord changes. I now use 0,5,7 instead of C,F,G even if you use a capo and are in a different chord 0,5,7 will still be the same
If you would like find one of my songs I do on the banjo that you would like to play and I’ll send the lyrics with the chord changes and an explanation of how I play . I have about 330 songs. The only way I know how to do that is by email mine is ( folksinger777k@gmail.com )
when I put my finger across the fret it mutes it, but if I put a capo no it is fine. So it is my finger muting it. I have even tried taping a piece of wood on my finger, which is ok, can anyone give me a tip on what I am doing wrong. Very frustrating.
This is a potential life changer, seriously. Could one tune the same way, but leave the 5th string for an extra drone while keeping the strum pattern? Forgive my ignorance, I've yet to try the banjo, but I have access to one and this lesson has motivated me to try.
It wouldn't work for me but if you leave the 5th string off, tune to open C you can capo the 2nd fret and be in open D chord , capo the 5th fret that's open F ,capo the 7th fret your in open G . Just remember that the 5th and 7th fret from the capo will give you the 3 chords to play songs
So what strings are these from the guitar? Are they the top four strings from a guitar or are they just the C-G-C-E strings from the guitar or does it matter what key you want to play in? Could you please explain this? Thank you. I have enjoyed your videos very much!!!
Jim I use guitar tuna app the pro version which you have to buy is the best you get all kinds of tunings for all kinds of instruments All the open chords so easy to change anything
could you please tell me what is the banjo you are playing i have two but do not sound like the one u play is it a long neck can i buy one of these in the uk i have 2 banjos at the moment one i paid 2000 pounds for the other one 250 pounds i have taken the fith string but still cannot it to sound like your have sat looking at u playing before i spend more money thanks anyway mr mike from sunny old england
The banjo is a Deering Goodtime Plectrum. They are the same length as a standard 5 string but the neck is narrow all the way down to the pot. They are longer than tenor banjos but shorter than what they would call a long neck. I tune mine to open C chord. C G C E
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Great video. This is what the Banjo is all about.
Beautiful thanks for sharing!
I can't decide whether Mike's system is brilliantly simple, or simply brilliant !!
Absolutely brilliant thank you for sharing
Thank you have fun playing all the banjo and ukulele songs and most all guitar songs are the same chords good luck
Shalom Mr. Mike
I surely hope your hand is better and life is treating you fair!
I still have one of my banjos left, but am struggling to play it.
Night everyone
Shalom
If you like pick one of your favorite songs that I do and I'll send you a lyric sheet for that song with the chord changes. It can be done with email or Facebook messenger
Has to be the best music lesson that I've ever watched. I'm actually going to play banjo.
Sounds great happy to answer any questions 🏜🪕
Thanks man 🪕🪕🪕
Actually, this video could be the most important ever uploaded onto RUclips - thank you so much!!!
Thank you I hope it helps you . I have a lesson #1 update with my DEERING banjo which is blond and more easier to understand how it works
brilliant Mr Mike
Wow! Thank you! Just opened up my ears to a whole new thing. I've been messing around with a broken finger and torn ligaments so this stripped down roll is exactly what I need to be practicing!!! Splendid instructions, cheers to you sir
Glad it can help you. On some of my newer videos I just do a one finger strum which is very easy also, good luck and have fun.
I play 3 finger Scruggs style and I'm sitting here with my mouth open! Lol this is a great idea of a way to get people interested in the banjo.
I’ve had people around the world take them out of the closet and enjoy it now it’s so easy. That’s why I keep every song I do with the same strum pattern and same chords with minimal hand movements and I do about five hundred songs like that . Less thinking more playing 😉🪕
Just wonderful. I'm totally inspired! Thank you Mr.Mike
Hello from Albany. Western Australia. I am about your vintage. There are so many lessons trying to take me to fancy playing but your method is refreshing & so welcoming. I have a tenor ukulele and at last I can try somethin easy thanks to you. Kaye
Good to hear I hope this works for you . On the ukulele I tune to low G open C which is G3 C4 E4 G4 and play the same way as the banjo 0=open 5=5th fret 7= 7th fret good luck. Feel free to ask questions 😊
Hi Mike ,Took your advice in my last post and studied the updates and played your videos on you tube playback speed 0 . 75
and can play along with you worried man blues and you are my sunshine i;m over the moon and if i can do it then anyone can
will be 87 on January JUST A BOY [AT HEART ] cheers Mike.
That's great Jim, I'm not there yet but my good friend who played bass with me is Just turning 90.
So glad it's working out🌵👍
Greetings.
Well done.
Have a great day in January.
All the best for the New year.
Norman Hooper thanks One thing about a banjo you can sit in any chair without banging it on the arm of the chair have a great Christmas and New Year
@@mr.mikeaz1 ...greetings.
Yep...agreed there Mr. Mike...
Saying goes...Have chair will banjo. haha.
Thanks for your kind words.
All the best for the New year.
Love your simplicity and such a great vocals singalong to this easiest of strum patterns. I'm 75 now and always wanted to play banjo just for my enjoyment. Tried the 5string and claw hammer style but just couldn't get the complex finger picking needed. Thank so much for this informative friendly lesson and I'm sure there are heaps of folks just like me wanting play and get the grandkids singing along...Many thanks Mike
This is very easy I have about 450 songs you can play with that one pattern. Glad to answer any questions.
Very very neat.
Excellent!! Thanks
Also try lesson 1 update very easy with my blonde DEERING banjo😉🪕
This is a legit way to play the instrument for sure. And thanks, Mr. Mike, for the lesson. But I would encourage banjo newcomers who don't have disabilities to try standard banjo tuning. It's rewarding enough that you don't have to fall back on the comfort zone of guitar tuning.
Jim
Jim hopefully when they look at my about info I say learn 3 finger or claw hammer if you can but for quick simple pleasure can't beat simple
The best lesson I've heard, I have the same hand problem, thank you, from Australia 😊
Thanks I know it sure made it a lot easier for me good to know it's helpful for you too ❤️
This is the best video ever for learning the awkwardest instrument in the world. Thankyou so much Mr Mike.
Maurice Whalley I also have 2 lesson updates any questions use folksinger777k@gmail.com
Thank you for doing this Mr. Mike. I am learning how to do this. Because of you, I can play the banjo. That is a wonderful gift you gave me.
That's great to hear Jim
Great video many thanks. Dave.
Hi Mr Mike. Like your vids, i strugle to master what you make look so easy. take care
Regards
Eric.
Just remember every banjo song will have the same chords and same strum pattern it’s on my lesson update with the blonde DEERING banjo
Thank you I am also 9 months into this banjo an I learnt more in this first lesson than the last 9 months. For the first time I feel like I am really playing music.
I'm so glad this could help you just a great way to have fun. I have over 220 songs so hopefully there's a few you'll like. There all the same pattern.
Well done mike.your the Bob Ross of banjo
You make it look so simple. Nice job!
Also look for my lesson update with my blonde Deering banjo very easy to understand good luck❤🪕
Thanks Mike that was just great. !!!! blessings my friend.
I use that technique on my ukulele and banjolele. I thought I invented it but it’s also called the Carter Scratch. Maybelle Carter that is. I’m sure she didn’t invent it but just picked it up.
Thanx Mike, I value your advice, will be fun to learn, that I suppose is the enjoyment.
Hello Mike - what a GREAT lesson! I struggled for years trying to learning Earl's style and could NEVER figure out the melody notes. Now I am doing two finger style with my thumb and middle finger and finally enjoying playing my banjo. How about some more simple lessons and having fun with the banjo?
Thanks for the comment Ed. I'm gonna keep adding songs when I get the chance and they will all be with the same pattern . When my hand was in a cast I had to learn something quick because I have never cancelled a performance. I like it so much I had to share it. Enjoy the music
i love this! thank you
That’s great just trying to keep it simple 🪕😊
A great method. Well done.
I rarely make comments, but for this one, kudos to you, I appreciate this video
@@Floyd930 I also have one with my blonde Deering Banjo which might be helpful too
Thanks Mr Mike, you're a real Gem
Thank you Sir. Been trying to learn banjo for a long, long time and finally feel as though I can achieve something. I am in Australia and wish you lived just down the street. You're my kind of muso. Cheers Mate and keep it coming. Ray from Down-under.
That's great to hear, I wish I could have figured this out when I was 20. I like to call it
T L P M
0 5 7
THINK LESS PLAY MORE. Should put that on a tee shirt LOL. Good luck to you,feel free to ask any questions you might have.
Mike, love to listen to you playing some days are diamonds have tried to find it but no joy, I live in hope,
JIM BURNS that song was written by Dick Feller. John Denver did it but I always remember Bobby Bare doing that one . I’ll have to take some time to get down the way I play. Always liked it but never did it yet.
JIM BURNS I’m uploading it now Jim hope you get it
@@mr.mikeaz1 That was fantastic thanks a million you made this day diamonds for me ,Take care.
JIM BURNS thank you for reminding me of that song😉👍🏻
Mr. Mike,
I just started playing and singing 'Long Black Veil', Johny Cash version, goes really good with what you have taught me. You probably already do it but if you don't, give it a crack. I think you will like it. It's good done nice and slow for a beginner like me. Cheers Mate.
Ray Blanchard yes Ray I have that one . I have about 240 songs on RUclips. Since your down under I did waltzing Matilda twice . Check out the one I did on my blonde Deering banjo let me know if I’m close.
That was excellent, very inspiring
MrAlandrez there’s also 2 lesson updates that may be helpful
Thankyou so much had a banjo for a while been struggling so thanks again
Hey, man, I love how you dinked around to find a way to play and make it your own. Keep on pickin'
I have never cancelled a performance since the early 70s my hand was in a cast and it was pure necessity luckily I could move 2 fingers now it's just down right fun
Thank you Mr Mike. That was very interesting and a new way to learn.
Les I have 2 lesson updates and over 200 banjo songs all the same pattern and as basic as I can get so anyone could learn in 1 day. Learn one song you could play and sing them all good luck
Gonna give this a try. Many thanks
Any questions feel free to ask.
So easy to apply to all kinds of songs,think of the banjo as a metronome and your voice the instrument.
Love it!
Great lesson; simple is good !
Thanks for this lesson. Found your site through one of LewDite’s videos. Great lesson.
That is so cool!
Man, I LOVE that! I may need another banjo, though, just for this.
Tim Therrien I'm keeping it as simple as possible so anybody can do it and have fun. Check lesson 1 update
Great help, Have you ever tried to tackle "well it's all right by the Traveling Wilbury's"
Mike I haven't tried End of the Line . I don't read music so some songs are easy to simplify to 2 or 3 chords and some aren't. When I figure one out that I like I'll try to get it on RUclips. One that seems harder than the others was leaving on a jet plane but it worked ok for me.
@@mr.mikeaz1 Thanks again for the feedback!
If your fingertips still bother you, you should switch to nylgut strings if you haven't already. They sound more like old school gut strings if you like an old timey, more plunky sound. They're made out of nylon and very soft and very easy to fret. I'm actually losing my callouses from playing on them their so soft.
I don't have a problem with my finger tips only after a hand operation and couldn't bend them to play the guitar and figured out the banjo with a narrow neck so I show folks with hand problems or learning frustration an easy way to play.. I switched to ultra light strings because I like the sound better than light or medium. My ukulele has gut strings don't want them on the banjo though 🪕
I agree with you on that fifth string, I have a cheap banjo , Goya. But I still wouldn’t remove the fifth string. I’m still a little confused how you tune like a guitar.
The 4 smallest strings on a 6 string guitar are what would be the banjo strings . on the guitar the smaller the number the smaller the string . 1 being smallest 6 biggest. On the banjo 4 is tuned to C, 3= G, 2= C (octave higher), 1= E. CGCE that's open C chord. Can't use 5th string some folks can but that's more technical, I prefer simple with 4 strings. I also have 2 lesson updates good luck
Mr. Mike Thanks for explaining that to me
A big thankyou Mr Mike, you have been a big help to me....Can I ask what gauge strings you are using? ..Dave Fischer.....Australia
David I'm using Martin V700 light nickel wound banjo strings
.009 - .010 - .013 - .020 - .009
There 5 string packs there cheaper Than 4 string packs where I live
Your comment is greatly appreciated thanks. I'll keep adding more here and there. I'm not that high tech I'm just using a phone.
Hi Mike I just have the yearning to learn the banjo, at 68 is it worth it, just spend hours looking at blue grass and clog dancing, just can’t get it out my mind, thanx for your video.
Thanks Paul and good luck. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Remember Paul just think of your banjo as a metronome and pick the speed you want to play fast or slow it's up to you have fun. But learn slow first.🎤
Don't forget it's definitely worth it
Just to let you know Paul I've played guitar most of my life and I figured out what I do on the banjo when I was 69. Because it was so easy I kept the pattern the same for all the banjo songs so 1 lesson you could play them all. That's why I'm sharing you should find it very relaxing.
Mr. Mike you have a really easy attitude, and a very good voice, I am envious but I will practice this method, along with trying to get my fingers more nimble by practicing 3 fingers, as you mention you have acquired your skills over many years, I have my banjo and commenced practice, I will persevere, there is no rush, it’s already giving me entertainment in realising how clumsy my fingers are, just waiting for my picks to arrive, but thanx again for your encouragement, I will follow your videos with interest.
Paul I also have 2 lesson updates that just explains a little more. I only learned how to do this 2 years ago and I only use 1 thumb and 1 finger on the right hand and 2 fingers on the left hand you can do it no finger tips at all your Just pressing all 4 strings on the 5th and 7th fret that's it and I don't use a pic
Thank you so much
Mr. Mike, you said you tune your banjo to C?
Yes open C, check out my lesson update with my Deering Banjo it will show you how to do it
@@mr.mikeaz1 thanks Mike. I've played guitar and now with arthritis in both hands fingers don't move like they used to.
I DEFINITELY understand what you're saying, that's why I like not having to move my hand up or down the neck or use the finger tips.
Hi Mike love your video but could you please tell me what strings you using on your banjo I'm so frustrated
I didn't like the feel of the strings that came on the Deering plectrum they were light but .010 Guage I switched to Martin V700 light but .009 Guage and that made the difference for me
Also the Morgan Monroe banjo in video same thing with strings
@@mr.mikeaz1 I bought v700 light but can't tune it open c strings break any advice pc love your video Syd from England
@@sydneygregory9020 make sure your tuning to C3 G3 C4 E4 you may be an octave to high . I have never broken a string.
@@sydneygregory9020 one other thing Sydney it may be different if your using a shorter neck tenor banjo. When I tried to make my concert ukulele play the same way because of the short neck I had to tune that to G3 C4 E4 G4 to get the open C I wanted
Hi wondered if you have the chord pattern for these songs I could download
Email folksinger777k@gmail.com and I can answer
Have you thought about bringing a song book out Showing were you put the cords
Mark I have 2 lesson updates and one of them shows how I place the chord changes. I now use 0,5,7 instead of C,F,G even if you use a capo and are in a different chord 0,5,7 will still be the same
Hi Mike, I changed my top string to C chord but my up strum sounds hard what's the other three strings
set at ?
C G C E. THE smallest string is the E string Jim. This tuning is open C
So if all strings are strummed without using the other hand that is a C chord
Is there a songbook available with these three chord changes marked on the song page? I have a terrible time knowing when to change chords. Thanks
If you would like find one of my songs I do on the banjo that you would like to play and I’ll send the lyrics with the chord changes and an explanation of how I play . I have about 330 songs. The only way I know how to do that is by email mine is ( folksinger777k@gmail.com )
Can someone tell me what tuning big Mike is playing in as my Banjo doesn't sound like Mike's
Check out my lesson update with my blonde Deering banjo every thing is explained 🪕😉
when I put my finger across the fret it mutes it, but if I put a capo no it is fine. So it is my finger muting it. I have even tried taping a piece of wood on my finger, which is ok, can anyone give me a tip on what I am doing wrong. Very frustrating.
You have to put your finger just behind the fret your using and press ALL the strings hard enough to make solid contact with the fret
Mike , What about a request i'd love to here you singing bottle of wine that would go down well [ excuse the pun ] .
JIM BURNS I’ll start working on that . I already have Green Green both are done by Berry McGuire
JIM BURNS bottle of wine was written by Tom Paxton
Ok Jim just uploaded bottle of wine hope you like it
Question? What gauge strings are you using? Just banjo strings without 5th or what?
@@JimB73C I use Martin light 9/20 , V700 nickel wound then I just leave off the fifth string
This is a potential life changer, seriously. Could one tune the same way, but leave the 5th string for an extra drone while keeping the strum pattern? Forgive my ignorance, I've yet to try the banjo, but I have access to one and this lesson has motivated me to try.
It wouldn't work for me but if you leave the 5th string off, tune to open C you can capo the 2nd fret and be in open D chord , capo the 5th fret that's open F ,capo the 7th fret your in open G . Just remember that the 5th and 7th fret from the capo will give you the 3 chords to play songs
Mike Burch I left a reply I'm still getting familiar with this you tube stuff
Thanks!
Is the correct tuning CGCE ?
Mike Burch still figuring out this message stuff
Hi wot tunning are u in banjo novice had banjo
For years and never bothered this I've decided to have ago guitar player
I'm tuned to open C . (C3, G4, C4, E4)
OK< I CAN BEAT ON THE DRUM VERY HARD>>>>how can i sing with a black velvet voice?
Just let er rip you might be surprised 😉🪕
Mr. Mike do you have a song book I can buy?
If you can, contact me on Facebook messenger
Or you can email me at , folksinger777k@gmail.com
Mr. Mike Do you have a banjo song book I can buy?@@mr.mikeaz1
So what strings are these from the guitar? Are they the top four strings from a guitar or are they just the C-G-C-E strings from the guitar or does it matter what key you want to play in? Could you please explain this? Thank you. I have enjoyed your videos very much!!!
They would be the bottom 4 strings on the guitar CGCE IS AN OPEN C TUNING E would be the smallest string. Also check lesson#1 update
Jim I use guitar tuna app the pro version which you have to buy is the best you get all kinds of tunings for all kinds of instruments
All the open chords so easy to change anything
what are all 4 strings.all he said was cfg.starting with top what are the 4 strings
Larry Mcduffie I also have two lesson updates. The strings are tuned from the top down CGCE and that’s open C chord
Yes Mike tuning is C G C E . But I'm still keeping everything as simple as I can so anybody could learn quick and have fun.
Thank you
You should have ended by sayin "na ye'll come on back now ye hear"?
Been totally in keepin.
And you know what?
I would've...
And will
Hi
u
hello from old england thanks for the lesson
could you please tell me what is the banjo you are playing i have two but do not sound like the one u play is it a long neck can i buy one of these in the uk i have 2 banjos at the moment one i paid 2000 pounds for the other one 250 pounds i have taken the fith string but still cannot it to sound like your have sat looking at u playing before i spend more money thanks anyway mr mike from sunny old england
The banjo is a Deering Goodtime Plectrum. They are the same length as a standard 5 string but the neck is narrow all the way down to the pot. They are longer than tenor banjos but shorter than what they would call a long neck. I tune mine to open C chord. C G C E
I got mine from the factory in Spring valley California but they ship all over the world. Very well made
Just in case you were talking about my old banjo that was a Morgan Monroe Rocky Top open back