Choosing a banjo for beginners
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- Опубликовано: 18 дек 2020
- I discuss what steps to go through when choosing what banjo to buy as a beginner. We dissect clawhammer, Scruggs style, melodic, Irish tenor and Dixieland jazz.
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The banjo is a stringed instrument with a thin membrane stretched over a frame or cavity to form a resonator. The membrane is typically circular, and usually made of plastic, or occasionally animal skin. Early forms of the instrument were fashioned by Black Americans in the United States. The banjo is frequently associated with folk and country music, and has also been used in some rock, pop and Hip-Hop, also created by the Black American community. Several rock bands, such as the Eagles, Led Zeppelin, and The Allman Brothers, have used the five-string banjo in some of their songs. Historically, the banjo occupied a central place in Black American traditional music and the folk culture of rural whites before entering the mainstream via the minstrel shows of the 19th century. Along with the fiddle, the banjo is a mainstay of American styles of music, such as Bluegrass and old-time music. It is also very frequently used in traditional ("trad") jazz. Banjo is also a common instrument for Caribbean genres like Biguine , Calypso and Mento.
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I purchased a 4 string Beltone Irish tenor banjo thinking it would be easiest to play IDK, but I really want to learn how to play some Dixie or Irish tunes.
I'm surprised to see a beginner banjo selection video that doesn't mention Gold Tone banjos out of Titusville, FL Their AC line of composite banjos are great for beginners and also for seasoned banjo players looking for a travel banjo. The AC-12 has a 12" rim and a frailing scoop for $270. The entry level AC-1 is only $250. They even have double truss rods in the neck
Good point! Gold tone are great banjos!
My first banjo was an Alvarez. Bluegrass special resonator. Bought it in 88. I've owned Deerings,Bishline,Recording King,Maybelle and Gold Tone . I love my RK35.
One of the finest clawhammer banjos I ever got is the new Goldtone AC12/A .Nice wider neck and with the shorter string lenght the bridge is closer to the middle of the drum .That helps with tone for Clawhammer.. $300.00 out the door .. Fantastic beginner banjo for Clawhammer ..All the best Guy .. 53 years playing clawhammer and still in love with it ...//
Hey thank you @guywolff. I am looking into getting me a goldtone banjo this year. 53 years playing clawhammer, WOW. You have probably forgot 10 times more than i will ever know! Thank you for stopping by!
I just bought my eleven-year-old grandson a Mirio banjo from Amazon and if he really likes it and sticks with it I was going to get him a better one. Thanks for the video I'm subbed
Very helpful 👍
Thank you for watching!
Jameson banjos are good for the money!
Great video. I’m looking to purchase my first banjo in near future. I found a RK Dirty Thirty and comparable Epiphone MB-100 5-String Banjo. Both are open back and pretty decent quality. Looked at banjos with resonators and they sound great but seem a little on the heavy side. My question is can you play bluegrass on a open back banjo or claw hammer on a banjo with a resonator or is a no-no. Thanks for the help.
you can play both styles on either banjo.
I'm 34 and I found out I have cancer yesterday. Playing the banjo has been my dream since I was seven years old. I dont really have more than $300 to spend on it though. Can you help recommend where I could look for one at? I'm not looking to be a professional, just checking off an item on my bucket list. Thank you!
Kira I am so sorry to hear that. Yes look on the guitar center website. They have some good banjos in the 250- 300 dollar range. Keep your head up and never stop fighting. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
Hey Kira, how is your treatment going?
Friend, thank you for the info. I’m new to banjo, and in South Africa, the options are very limited. (No Deering here, and importing is hugely expensive.) I can only find an Ibanez B50 or Epiphone MB-200. Both models are produced china. (Totally keen for a Deering... Sniff!) Should I go for one of these? I’ve seen SUCH mixed reviews on both, so reluctant to buy one. Would love your input. Thank you!
i think this was a duplicate.. but i got you! i will get back soon with info!
For a beginner it would be great if you played the different styles of playing so we know what you mean
Can you play a banjo with just your thumb like a guitar or do you have to use your thumb and index finger?
Im sure you could play the banjo with just the thumb, although i have never witnessed it im sure its possible
there is also two finger the thumb does the lead and the finger is 1st string drone
Ah yes! You are correct!
@@BanjoAddict I'm a two finger user I've tried Scruggs style but it doesn't work but I've modified it to be like Scruggs style!
That is cool.. I’ve seen 2 finger style. Just have never tried it myself
What do you think of having a 12" 5 string open back to start with?
honestly i believe any banjo is great as long as in can hold a tuning. I have not personally had much experience with a 12" rim. I would think the tone may be different. I know a lot of players love the 12" rim so you should be fine.
Thank you, I value your opinion.@@BanjoAddict
HI, I am just getting ready to buy my first banjo. I found a nice Deering Goodtime 2 for about 1/2 the cost of a new one, so I am excited to get it and get to picking. Thanks for your channel
That is fantastic! I believe you will be well pleased with the good time banjo.
@@BanjoAddict Thank you. Being a guitar player with fat fingers, I generally like a baseball bat and wide nut type neck, but I hear many banjos including the Deering has a 1 1/4 inch nut makes me a little concerned about space and ease of fingering. Any thoughts?
Whatever you buy get it set up by someone who plays banjo.
Yes, very good advice!
Friend, thank you for the info. I’m new to banjo, and in South Africa, the options are very limited. (No Deering here, and importing is hugely expensive.) I can only find an Ibanez B50 or Epiphone MB-200. Both models are produced china. (Totally keen for a Deering... Sniff!) Should I go for one of these? I’ve seen SUCH mixed reviews on both, so reluctant to buy one. Would love your input.
let me do some research into those particular models. both are great brands but let me look into them. i will get back to you!
@@BanjoAddict are they safe?