[@GravyTrainZ]

Always thankful for those folks like you who are happy and willing to teach others.

[@JimPankey]

So glad to do it. Thanks for letting me help you learn.

[@aryzandizaratefernandez6558]

Hello, thanks to your teachings, I have learned to play the bass and watched most of your videos. I am interested in learning to play Black Jack by JD CRAWE. I have not yet been able to learn it. I have found it difficult. I would appreciate it.​@@JimPankey

[@jessikahmunro]

Especially to be so happy to teach it! Love to see it ❤️

[@beelogee]

Anyone watching this and learning needs to look at the original videos. Jim’s the man. He believes in you. I learned this song from him four years ago. You can too! Keep on pickin!!!!!
Jim. I see what your doing here! Sly dog.

[@JimPankey]

Just trying to keep it interesting and teach more people. :)

[@josephineburton8219]

I really love this step by step approach. It works for me

[@JimPankey]

I’m glad I can help you learn!

[@FullMoon7]

Thank you Teacher

[@JimPankey]

Welcome!!

[@richarddeleon3558]

Dude , I’m a Puerto Rican in the south Bronx I play classical guitar and I always wanted to play the banjo you make a great instructor I’m going to get me one and start picking thanks 😊

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@thomasa4242]

love you so much jim pankey

[@JimPankey]

☺️

[@LONESTARPIONEERING]

Love this so simple

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@HenryThe2ndAnimator]

I'VE NEVER LEARNED SO FAST BEFORE TYSM!!!!

[@JimPankey]

Happy to help!

[@CwgMcthumb]

Thank you sir 😳

[@JimPankey]

Most welcome

[@scottl8436]

This unties the knot in knot head. Thanks 😊

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help 😊

[@DJEpisteme]

Super helpful!

[@JimPankey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cybershinigami9907]

Slides are a good callous builder lol

[@JimPankey]

Indeed

[@michaelm2945]

I've started lesson 4 and my biggest hurdle with the slide is fat fingering and killing string 2 going into the roll... practice practice 😊

[@MrEpmonroe]

In my other life, I have an appliance repair business. And all I can do is look at the oven (?) behind you and think “I’ve never seen that one before“. :-)

[@JimPankey]

That's great news! It's a GE Café series

[@TheFakeSlimShady_OwO]

So wholesome

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@user-ir3zn3ly6t]

Your the best

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@janmenzinga]

I like these short videos, Jim! I'm practising again, after a while. Cripple Creek basics are still there :--) Thanks for your videos, greets from The Netherlands!

[@JimPankey]

Glad I can help!!

[@deadmanswife3625]

This sounds horrible but I did the first two lessons okay and I'm now finally ready for this third lesson right on time thank you Jim

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for the update! You’ve got this!

[@edjemx]

I would love to learn to play the 5 string banjo, butt i am already over 50 and absolutely no notion of playing an instrument.

[@JimPankey]

It's just a matter of getting a banjo and starting. Age has very little to do with it.

[@edjemx]

@@JimPankey Thanks for the response. Quick question, for playing bluegrass do I look out for an open-back or closed banjo ?

[@thomasclawson7529]

Prefer the pointed finger picks or blade type?

[@JimPankey]

I’ve used the Ernie Ball finger picks since about 1981

[@mikehamilton7354]

Hi Jim, great videos! When using my middle finger to slide it seems like I may be a bit fat fingered and ride on the 2nd string while I slide. Any tips to avoid doing this?

[@JimPankey]

No real tip other than keep trying. You may be pressing too hard.

[@fahhhque2255]

Okay .... I'm still working on the slide, but what's a rough estimate of how long it should take me to master lesson 3?
Just so I can stay on track. Thanks in advance!

[@JimPankey]

There’s really no answer for that as everyone learns at their own pace.
My rule of thumb on these lessons is one a week.

[@cliffsandifer3877]

you tube didnt exist when I was learning the first basics, i sit driver seat of bus and play....people think Im mp3 player

[@JimPankey]

Gotta spread the banjo love!