My husband bought a banjo 7 years ago and it's been in the closet, he never learned to play it... a few weeks ago I picked it up (I've always loved bluegrass) and found your videos. I took your advice and spent several days with each lesson, until it's smooth and I can multitask while playing (playing without thinking or looking). Practicing about 2 hours a day. It's been so much fun learning, practicing, and watching it all come together! All the pieces of the puzzle really come together with this song, and I can't express with words how much I'm loving playing the banjo. I'm thinking and dreaming in banjo too now, haha... I caught the bug . THANK YOU Jim! -Karly :-)
@@toonybrain don't get discouraged it has taken me weeks to get this far and it's just about having fun and Jim is brilliant he makes me feel that i will get there and it doesn't matter how ling it takes😀
@@toonybrain keep going have a look on Jim's what to learn after the 10 lessons i have chosen a song i really like the sound of to do next and once more Jim is brilliant at explaining how to do it. Enjoy😄
Jim I can't even begin to tell what you're lessons mean to me. Real quick I played the harmonica for 50 years,and 4 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer needless to say I had a full larengectomy so can't breathe through my nose or mouth. And could not play any longer when I came out of surgery I found one of your lessons and I picked up a banjo and thanks to you I haven't put it down!! Cancer free 3 in a half years and it's because of your teaching I am cancer free thank you so much. And everyone just starting keep on keeping on. Thanks Mr. Jim. 60 years old and can't put the banjo down.... Much love Mr. Jim.
Jim pankey - the musical bob ross. Seriously appreciate your style of teaching. It makes learning a new instrument much less stressful and overwhelming as most youtube lessons.
JIm I am a guitar player over 35 years ... wanted to learn banjo .. bought one and applied guitar approach to learning. After a bit kinda lost my way and knew to learn would be a commitment to learning the proper way .. back to basics with muscle memory .. letting my guitar experience be an asset and not the liability it had become. Be humble and do the beginner exercises properly . All this to say that your introduction lessons were exactly the inroad I needed. I play 2 hrs everyday .. am executing the patterns in the first 8 lessons well and hungry for more. THANK YOU !! I really appreciate your style to teaching .
Fantastic. You've given yourself good advice. Back when I was learning Dobro someone leaned over and whispered, "That's not a banjo." They were so right; despite the similarities.
Hi Jim I've been playing guitars for 40 + years. Recently the wife and I stopped in a antique shop and saw a old banjo and a voice in my head said learn the banjo. Well I bought a new entry level banjo. I'm so glad I found you online, I've been playing for a month now and thanks to you my friend I know three songs. Great teacher Doug
Thank you Jim. I've been a guitar player for years and have always been a fan of the banjo. I'm 69 and thought I'd give it a try. Your lessons have been a God sent. I wish I had started earlier! It's so much fun. Thanks again
I bought a banjo 2 weeks ago and I haven’t put it down since. Your video lessons make what could be something very difficult and break it down into something easy. Repetition is key. You may start out kinda clunky but before you know it, you’re playing without thinking. Thank you for the lessons and all the work you put into them.
Jim, this is my second go round with the banjo. The first happened probably 10 years ago. Your instruction is to the point and fun. Appreciate what you are doing!
Thanks so much Jim Panky For posting these 10 beginner banjo lessons. I have always wanted to play banjo. I am 61 now and I am loving it. Hard to believe I'm playing so much after a month. I will keep watching your videos. Thanks again.
After a lifetime of wanting to learn the banjo I bought one a month ago. I had no idea where to start until I happened across your lessons. I’ve practiced everyday for hours. I don’t want to put it down. You made what seemed like a daunting task simple and fun to learn. Thank you!
I'm buying and beginning my journey on banjo at the end of the month. This little series has been so helpful and will be watching it over and over when I start. Much appreciation from Ross in Scotland.
Hey Jim my kids got me a banjo for Christmas. And I love it. I'm 65 years old and always wanted to learn to play the banjo. I'm having so much fun. I just wanted to let you know you are a great teacher thank you so much for helping my dreams come true. My name is Gary Hines. And that pretty girl is my daughter Gayle.
Excellent teaching Jim, after getting a Banjo when I was 15 and waaaay to unfocussed to learn, you have finally got thru to me - and Im hooked! 35 years later now Im 50 !! What a buzz ! Thank you Jim - Im only hoping you can make a few bucks out of these videos, cos you deserve every penny - Dave in London - wish I could buy you a pint mate (also - might be turning professional soon as the wife said she will start paying me to shut up!)
I find it really helps to watch the video first, then play along with notes so you don't get stuck while the video keeps going. Thank you again, Mr. Pankey.
Jim, Thank you so much! Bought my first banjo 3 weeks ago and have progressed to Lesson 10. I’m 67 and never learned to play anything until this. I can’t express how grateful I am ( my wife says thank you too!) for your videos . We love to watch them sometimes just to ‘visit’ with you. I look forward to practicing every day and look forward to viewing more and learning more. God bless you . Jim
@@MyersTheShape1978 I know, I’m a banjo rebel in my area. I have to play the banjo in secret or else I may be accused of treason. It’s a tough life but I make it by.
As a fingerstyle guitar player for over 40 years I thought I would take to the banjo easy, but in fact I have had to unlearn everything that I knew about fingerpicking on a guitar because it is very different than a 5 string banjo in fact I just wish I had learnt the banjo and would have never touched a guitar as that knowledge has hampered me with learning the banjo. So these beginner lessons have been an incredible help to me and although I found myself wanting to run before I could walk your discipline has been essential in slowing me down so that I do not miss the fundamentals which I will need later on. The chord side of the banjo is easy when compared with a guitar but the forward and reverse rolls are like learning another language to a guitar player. In order to achieve this I had to stop playing the guitar for two years to try to lose some of that muscle memory. I am so looking forward to learning all of the different styles of banjo as I once did with the guitar. I would have to say that your method of teaching is the best on You Tube and I have been so grateful that you were good enough to offer these taster lessons for free (especially during Cov19 lockdown) - Outstanding Sir thank you so much.
Thanks for watching! You’ve got this. I play guitar too, and eventually you’ll see things you can swap from on instrument to the other. Hang in there and keep me posted.
Got my banjo and fooled around with it for an hour or so, then stumbled on these lessons. He gets in the camera like he has never seen one before, but...AMAZING TEACHER! 2-3 hours on the banjo and playing these tunes (not perfectly) and loving it!
I’m telling ya man, your lessons are incredible. I’ve been playing about a month now and have learned Cripple Creek & Banjo in the Hollow and now I’ve got this material down as well. Thank you!
Hey Jim. Another newbie here. This fall I dusted off this banjo that we inherited. It's time. I play guitar and bass but I needed to park my brain at the door and just follow these videos of yours. In addition to nailing down 5 songs, I am laughing at your delivery, it's all good. You got at least 2 cats in the yard. Where do you live? I moved down here in SC and it's just a blessing. I have no idea how I found your videos but glad I did. You kept me smiling and playing. GOD BLESS BROTHER!
Hi Jim started following your lessons during lockdown and I still am,my playing has improved tenfold and I'm now enjoying playing an instrument I never thought I would ,so thank you all the best from Scotland
Your videos are fantastic!! Got my banjo when I was 17 and just started really to learn it a couple of weeks ago with your series. I’m 53 now, so I must say it’s never to late learn. Thank You!
I may be late to the party but I've been a guitar player for 10 years and I recently bought a banjo to expand my horizons musically. Stumbling upon your videos has given me a love for an instrument I haven't felt in years. So thank you, man. I couldn't imagine where my playing would be without your videos.
Hey JIm, I just found these videos recently and I'm hooked! Your patience makes it possible for a new comer to play. Nothing about the banjo ever made sense but this. Thank you!
Ty for the videos, I have been playing guitar for a long time, then got, well, ok I guess on mandolin, now on to banjo, and I have found that the transition from flat pick to finger pick is brutal to get use to, as far as knowing the neck, I pretty much have that, but am most definitely an entry level beginner on finger picks, but I love the way you break it down, your channel has helped me tremendously, and just a huge THANK YOU!
Hello Jim, ...Donnie from Fairhope, Al....after having the urge for 13 yrs now, I bought my first Banjo about 3/ 4 months back and started with the beginners book first and about 2 months in I found you here....have gone from lesson 1 to here at 9 now...still working at it everyday 4 or 5 times a day...and having a blast....at 65 yrs old I never thought I'd get this far but I keep pushing along...You have really done an awesome job helping so many on here....I thank you very much for your help and instruction and encouragement...Christmas is 13 days away and I wish you and yours to have a very Merry Christmas...FYI...my first banjo was a Fender with resonator and then about 2 months ago I found me an open back and having the time of my life with both of them...take care and God Bless...
Loving your tuition videos Jim. Thanks so much for doing these. I'm one month in learning to play my new Deering Banjo and I couldn't of got this far after only 1 month without this series of videos.
Hi Jim. I’ve been a guitar and bass player for more than fifty years...not as good at it as I should be as life has its way of interfering. Last fall after being in Floyd VA for a week, I got the bug-went home, immediately bought a starter banjo from Deering, and then started looking for good lessons. I stumbled on your videos during my search, and worked through them...too fast of course...so I’m working back through it all again, slow this time. I’m working through some other flailing lessons too, and I’ve found that working on both methods at once is helping me a lot! And the insight of different teachers is helpful too. Back to you though, thank you for sharing your skills with those of us at the beginning of the game. I’ve picked up so much from you in such a short time, I’m thrilled to be playing this great instrument. Guitar is nice but this is better! So now giving myself a couple of years before I graduate to a higher quality instrument. With folks like you around, that day will come soon! (I better start saving up now!). I’ve always been a Gibson guy...
Jim, thanks for putting these videos out there. I'm a bass player who wanted a bit more melody, and the finger picking of banjo seemed a good choice. These lessons have really helped me and been great fun too! Thanks again, Jim UK 👍
Hello Jim! I'm having a lot of fun with this intro series and I'm really excited to dig into more of your content as my skills progress. Thanks so much for creating it!
Holy Cow Jim... I can't believe it has only been two weeks since I started lesson 1 with you and I thought my head was going to explode. Wow... this has been a blast! I think I have most of this lesson down... a little rough yet, but in a day I know it will be nice and smooth. Thank you again!
@@JimPankey All of the others I could keep the tune in my head and that made it easier to repeat the lesson, but this last one, for whatever reason, I keep losing the tune... It'll come to me eventually.
Hey Jim. My dad has been playing banjo for 60 years. I have been playing his for 6 months. I only play for an hour each Saturday. I can play Cripple Creek and Cumberland Gap. Thanks to your videos.
Hi Jim. I just wanted to give you an update on my progress. I started playing in November and got about a month of solid practice in before I went back to sea on the ship I work on. I brought my banjo with me to the ship but couldn’t play as much as I wanted to working 12 hour days out there. I did manage to play some and dreamed of when I would have more time for playing. I spent 100 days on ship. Now I am back on my off ship rotation and have more time to spend playing. I am wrapping up lesson 9 and will move to lesson 10 probably in couple of days. I’m loving learning the banjo, so much so that I upgraded to a new banjo that I should receive soon I hope. I’m concentrating on tightening up Cripple Creek and beginning to sing the song. I continue to practice Banjo in the Hollow and of course I am working on Boiling Cabbage Down. I am really focusing on accuracy and not so much worried about speed. Anyway, I wanted give a big thank you for putting out these videos. You are a great teacher and really have great material, a lot of it. Thanks so much!!!
I got this, no problem, but the c-chord knocks me out of time cause it takes me long to get the shape, it's getting there with practice. Jim's words of wisdom are real encouragement to keep going.
I have been trying the C chord for a couple of weeks now, and while transitioning from some other chords goes alright (e.g. D7) getting into the full C quickly is just not happening!
Thanks JIm, this lesson 9 is bringing it all together for me.. It helped me to review previous lessons, then dive into this one. Feeling really good about learning the banjo.. being well into my 70 s, I was concerned that my fingers would sieze up , but not so far. thanks again. Looking forward to getting out, after the Covid, and and just playing along with others..
Jim, thank you so much for these videos!! I have always wanted to play the banjo we inherited from my father-in-law, and Covid 19 has given me the time and opportunity!! I can't wait to keep practicing and learning more and more songs.
you probaly already know this THESE LESSONS ARE YOUR LEGACY. As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them.
Jim your awesome thank you so much I finally picked the banjer back up after 4 or 5 years of not playing and you have got me back into it full speed I have a job where I have time to practice everyday now and I’m sticking to it this time Im even working on foggy mtn breakdown with your help I have it the down just working on speeding up thanks again and If you ever go to Merle fest would love to thank you in person I live in Wilkes county where it is held
for me this lesson will take some time its like all the building blocks come together you are a great teacher. looking forward to learning how to put this to use in my bluegrass circles thanks Jim.
@@JimPankey i just wanted to let you know that after spending more time on boiling cabbage and singing along im sticking those rolls in the pocket its crazy how they lay down the notes right on the beat and that forward reverse roll that starts on the third string is cool
Hi Jim, I bought my first stringed instrument - a banjo, in February and I am having so much fun learning to play. I bought a couple beginner books and have been following them very closely. I have been patient, practicing everything slowly, practicing the rolls, getting some muscle memory. I have had 2 excellent one on one lessons with a local guy. Then I found your Lessons on RUclips! I can't tell you how much I enjoy them! Seriously, they have been SO helpful and so enjoyable. It's hard to be patient and not jump right to the next lesson. Thank-you so much for posting all your beginner lessons. Now I know what "pickin' n grinnin" means. Pickin' n grinnin' in PA, Alan
Thanks so much Jim for these videos. I got my banjo a week ago and have been practicing several times daily as I'm on holiday. I can't believe that I can actually play these tunes and it sounds good ! Plus I'm starting to play around and link them altogether. You have been invaluable. Looking forward to following your other ones when I'm ready.
Thank you again for your time you take to show us how to pick, the banjo is a fascinating instrument, I have been picking since I was 11 that's when I saw Flatt & Scruggs on the TV I am 74 on my birthday, you RUclips videos have been most helpful, thanks Malcolm from Scotland If you have any tablature on back-up or melodic style I would like to purchase them ?
Jim I love the videos, I learn a lot from you so keep it coming. As a leftie beginner I find t tough to follow sometimes when people talk about left skills which is my right and then reading tab and trying to reverse lol. Regardless of my challenges yo are great for us newbies.
Jim, I'm loving your instruction! I'm working on "Bile them Cabbage". Would you be so kind as to explain what makes a roll a "forward" roll and what makes another roll a "Reverse" roll? Many thanks.
Hello Jim, how are you, friend? It has been lucky finding you and watching your way of teaching to play the banjo. While I am like an advanced intermediate I will surely recommend to the 4 or 5 who play some banjo, to follow you. Thank you very much for your work, from Buenos Aires, Argentina,José Luis. (A boy of 72 springs)
Banjo JL Bluegrass-Argentina thanks so much for watching! Maybe there's something on my channel you can learn, but I really appreciate you sharing with beginners.
Jim, of course watching your lessons will learn many things. Life has taught me that every day new things are learned, nice people are known and good friendships are established throughout the distance. You receive a cordial greeting, and God bless you. JL.
I can't tell you enough how much help these have been. I tried to learn ukulele in the past and the piano as well as guitar but every guide and tutorial has never seemed to really make sense. After watching this series and practice I was able to perform a little bit of Banjo in the Hollow and Cripple Creek at my school talent show, I didn't win anything but that doesn't matter, I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed playing the beautiful instrument that is the banjo. Many Thanks to you, Jim, I'm still learning (we all are lol) but will always look to your videos to teach me
Today,,,,first time so fluent to hear the tune of part one (boiling cabbage) coming out. After 3 days of practice. Realy good your Lessons Jim. Also the way to build up the knowledge...Cripple Creek, Banjo in the hollow, now boil em cabbage...rgds frm Germany
I’m playing it!😀 I’m really working hard at it. Thank you so much. You go slow so I’m able to follow you. I get lost practicing and before I know it hours have past, 😂
Hello Jim, I feel as if I know you already. Keep these excellent videos coming - I am making good progress thanks to your teaching. Kind regards and best wishes from East Yorkshire - England Steve Edwards
Hi Jim, I can't thank you enough for these wonderful videos. Where are you based by the way just out of interest? I'm not a stalker or anything honest! I started banjo only three weeks ago having never even touched a musical instrument in my life and I've just turned 44. I've looked at many videos on RUclips and can honestly say that yours have been the most thorough, most simple, most enjoyable and most constructive that I have found! After really struggling with even just handling the banjo and the strange feel of the picks I have just conquered Cripple Creak (with a little polishing still needed admittedly) and am constantly practising this and all additional moves, pull offs etc. I promised myself that I would do at least half an hour a day and usually manage that and more and I am loving it you are a great character! I will continue to watch and learn keep up the good work. Regards. Cliff
Hey Jim. I am absolutely addicted to these videos. I have been working my way very slowly through the "Learn to Play Bluegrass Banjo" Series. After #10, where do you suggest I go next? Thank you VERY VERY much for your generosity.
I can’t wait to buy my own banjo. You’ve been the most driving forces for me to to play one I’ve always wanted to play since I live in the heart of Kentucky your a grate inspiration and I hope you continue to make more videos like these also I don’t know if you have any videos on any jimmy Horton but I’d sure appreciate it if you do
Hey Jim, as like everyone else who has commented, I too watch every video you make and love your style of teaching. I am able to pick up what you are saying and doing much easier than other teachers and people on RUclips. I've been playing the banjo for about a year now and I was luckily just able to buy myself a brand new Deering Calico! It was frustrating not really being able to play such a beautiful banjo but your videos are turning that around. My one question to you is where in the US would you be located? I am in Canada but depending on how south you are I would drive to you to get some 1 on 1 lessons if you do them. Thanks Jim!!
What is the name of this song? I think I might’ve missed it if you said it. Thank you loving all these videos and it’s my third time picking up the banjo in 25 years. First time was at 17 and my banjo teacher laughed at me because I had no experience with a string instrument. This time I am on it and sticking with it but I believe it’s because I have the availability to learn from you! 🙏❤️
Was playing this for a friend (I'm a beginner) and after my 4 time round I'd forgotten the ending so just pick pinched at random. I got away with it! No one knew. If except the internet, of course!
Hey Jim...Tony from the UK, I've really enjoyed your introductory lessons into the Banjo, loving it mate, please don't stop I'd be lost, practise makes perfect but how long before you become an intermediate? Thanks again Jim. Tony.
I really don’t have an answer… terms like “intermediate” are very subjective. Once you get through this series look at this: Learn these next ruclips.net/p/PLimF2H1ED8fVIxNJhHfX2ix_iRnJHvhMQ
I have had some problems with my Picky picks and the Blue chip Jd Crow thumb pick staying on they all seem to slip, Flnally hooray it might sound a like something some people may not like to do but If you wet index, finger and Social finger and thumb and than put the Picks on and start playing you will find you have to pull the picks off with force. It may not be for everyong but I have really made it my one item every time.
Hi Jim. Have learn a lot. Thanks! Wondering what thumb pick you use? Looks like a good fit. See it's probably one of those 40 dollar ones, which is all good. I ordered a set of Nationals with the white plastic to replace the cheapies that came with. Fingers are fine, but don't really care for the thumb. Big construction hand thumb, and it's just not comfortable/good fit after several weeks. Thanks in advance!
Another Thank You for your videos. I was given a mini-banjo and have learned on that. I find that it's hard to make a chord without my fingers touching another string and they all sound dead. Is it because my banjo is smaller that a regular banjo? Thank you in advance for your reply. Judy
@@JimPankey I still have a bit of a buzz going on. Head tension is at 90/91, everything seems tight. A guy looked at it this past week and said the frets need leveling ($200.00) which he doesn't recommend doing to that banjo. (Ibanez B200). I did swap bridges from one he put on back to the one I had and that has helped. I added spikes at 7 and 9, which I love! Thanks for that suggestion! The guy mentioned that the truss rod is all but unscrewed, otherwise it will buzz.
I have learned alot from your lessons thank you. Im having alot of fun. You're a great teacher. My number one string is tuned but when I press down on it it gets quiet and rattles. Any advice?
Hi Jim. Well I'm doing ok now with Cripple Creek and Banjo in the Hollow. It's finally sinking into my thick head lol. I'll admit that I had to write the tab down because I kept forgetting what to play and it has helped me by doing that. Now I can play them from memory and I'm slowly getting the hang of those rolls. I had a quick go at this tune and it doesn't seem too difficult. This might be a daft question, but I was thinking that with guitar or uke, if you know the chords e.g C and G, it's fairly quick and easy to strum a simplified version of a song. At first the bluegrass style banjo seemed really complicated and I thought each song would take weeks to learn, but does it work in a similar way that if you know the chords then you can use a standard banjo roll and play most songs, albeit in a simple form {until you add slides and pinches etc}? When I first bought my banjo I eagerly printed off a few tabs of songs, but although they told me the chords I had no idea how to play them other than strumming lol. I had no intention of playing bluegrass style but now I'm hooked thanks to your videos.
hey Jim, ive got a little problem, i cant get the C chord without toutching a snare or a 5 min hassle to put my fingers on the right spots. my neck width is 1.2 inch(3.1CM) and ive got pretty big hands for such a small neck. do you have some tips and tricks to help me find the correct positioning for my fingers? p.s after 2 weeks of trying the d7 chord i finaly got it without touching a snare 9out of 10 times.
Your neck width is fine. You will eventually get the chord without touching other strings. It just takes practice. There’s no “trick”. If you feel your finger touching a string it’s not supposed to, then make an adjustment.
Anyone else having trouble with the C-chord? My fingers don't want to seem to cooperate, but I've been working at it for a few weeks now. Do you have any advice for stubborn fingers?
Hi Jim, Awesome lesson!! Could you share the lyrics, please? I would like to try to sing it! I am not a native English speaker, it is hard for me to understand lyric songs sometimes. I wil appreciate it! Thank you!
Great lesson and on top of the songs you've taught me. I also composed two of my own songs with a spoken word twist. Lol bluegrass spoken word. Where can I share those songs with you? Btw on that new roll could I just use my index n middle on that two one rather than using the thumb also? Thanks so very much
@@JimPankey I don't have a channel yet but here's the songs on SoundCloud. A little rough but they will will be perfected over time Listen to Farewell by CAL on #SoundCloud soundcloud.app.goo.gl/XyVP Listen to Old Oak Tree by CAL on #SoundCloud soundcloud.app.goo.gl/6QBY I'll create a channel soon
My husband bought a banjo 7 years ago and it's been in the closet, he never learned to play it... a few weeks ago I picked it up (I've always loved bluegrass) and found your videos. I took your advice and spent several days with each lesson, until it's smooth and I can multitask while playing (playing without thinking or looking). Practicing about 2 hours a day. It's been so much fun learning, practicing, and watching it all come together! All the pieces of the puzzle really come together with this song, and I can't express with words how much I'm loving playing the banjo. I'm thinking and dreaming in banjo too now, haha... I caught the bug . THANK YOU Jim! -Karly :-)
Karly Ridings My story is quite similar. Terrific fun. I’m here because I’m on a plateau right now, and don’t want to get discouraged.
Have you been able to say in your face to your husband yet? :)
@@toonybrain don't get discouraged it has taken me weeks to get this far and it's just about having fun and Jim is brilliant he makes me feel that i will get there and it doesn't matter how ling it takes😀
@@toonybrain keep going have a look on Jim's what to learn after the 10 lessons i have chosen a song i really like the sound of to do next and once more Jim is brilliant at explaining how to do it. Enjoy😄
@@Furnus105 yes i said if he could do better he could show me haha he declined!🤣🤣 so it means i am doing ok.
i feel kind of proud of my calluses. jim is such a wholesome teacher
If you’ve developed some calluses I’m proud of you too!
I've listened to several online banjo teachers but Jim is simply my absolute favorite. He just makes me feel like he is teaching me personally.
😊 thanks
Hey Jim, I’m a complete newbie with any musical instrument. Your videos are seriously the best out there, I’m learning so fast. Thank you very much
Thanks for letting me teach you ☺️
Jim I can't even begin to tell what you're lessons mean to me. Real quick I played the harmonica for 50 years,and 4 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer needless to say I had a full larengectomy so can't breathe through my nose or mouth. And could not play any longer when I came out of surgery I found one of your lessons and I picked up a banjo and thanks to you I haven't put it down!! Cancer free 3 in a half years and it's because of your teaching I am cancer free thank you so much. And everyone just starting keep on keeping on. Thanks Mr. Jim. 60 years old and can't put the banjo down.... Much love Mr. Jim.
Thanks for sharing that! Would love to hear you play.
Jim pankey - the musical bob ross. Seriously appreciate your style of teaching. It makes learning a new instrument much less stressful and overwhelming as most youtube lessons.
Thanks for letting me help 😊
Jim first of all I wish you a speedy recovery, you make my lesson fun and am happy with my results, thank you Jim
Hey Jim, your videos have made lockdown very tolerable indeed. Thank you.
Glad to help!
My slides, forward, alternating, forward and reverse rolls, and chord positions might need a lot more work, but my 3 pinch 3 pinch is second to none!
My 4 pinch is pretty good so far.
JIm I am a guitar player over 35 years ... wanted to learn banjo .. bought one and applied guitar approach to learning. After a bit kinda lost my way and knew to learn would be a commitment to learning the proper way .. back to basics with muscle memory .. letting my guitar experience be an asset and not the liability it had become. Be humble and do the beginner exercises properly . All this to say that your introduction lessons were exactly the inroad I needed. I play 2 hrs everyday .. am executing the patterns in the first 8 lessons well and hungry for more. THANK YOU !! I really appreciate your style to teaching .
Fantastic. You've given yourself good advice. Back when I was learning Dobro someone leaned over and whispered, "That's not a banjo." They were so right; despite the similarities.
Yes!!! We should all “invoke some Bob Ross” always. I love that, “happy accident “, you are such a terrific teacher.
😊 thanks
Hi Jim I've been playing guitars for 40 + years. Recently the wife and I stopped in a antique shop and saw a old banjo and a voice in my head said learn the banjo. Well I bought a new entry level banjo.
I'm so glad I found you online, I've been playing for a month now and thanks to you my friend I know three songs.
Great teacher
Doug
Thank you Jim. I've been a guitar player for years and have always been a fan of the banjo. I'm 69 and thought I'd give it a try. Your lessons have been a God sent. I wish I had started earlier! It's so much fun. Thanks again
You’ve got this! Keep me posted on your progress.
I bought a banjo 2 weeks ago and I haven’t put it down since. Your video lessons make what could be something very difficult and break it down into something easy.
Repetition is key. You may start out kinda clunky but before you know it, you’re playing without thinking. Thank you for the lessons and all the work you put into them.
Jim, this is my second go round with the banjo. The first happened probably 10 years ago. Your instruction is to the point and fun. Appreciate what you are doing!
Thanks for watching and letting me teach you.
Thanks so much Jim Panky For posting these 10 beginner banjo lessons. I have always wanted to play banjo. I am 61 now and I am loving it. Hard to believe I'm playing so much after a month. I will keep watching your videos. Thanks again.
Thanks for letting me teach you 😊
After a lifetime of wanting to learn the banjo I bought one a month ago. I had no idea where to start until I happened across your lessons. I’ve practiced everyday for hours. I don’t want to put it down. You made what seemed like a daunting task simple and fun to learn. Thank you!
I'm buying and beginning my journey on banjo at the end of the month. This little series has been so helpful and will be watching it over and over when I start.
Much appreciation from Ross in Scotland.
How exciting! You'll have to keep me posted on your progress.
Hey Jim my kids got me a banjo for Christmas. And I love it. I'm 65 years old and always wanted to learn to play the banjo. I'm having so much fun. I just wanted to let you know you are a great teacher thank you so much for helping my dreams come true. My name is Gary Hines. And that pretty girl is my daughter Gayle.
Gary! Thanks for the message. Keep me posted on your progress. 😊
Excellent teaching Jim, after getting a Banjo when I was 15 and waaaay to unfocussed to learn, you have finally got thru to me - and Im hooked! 35 years later now Im 50 !! What a buzz ! Thank you Jim - Im only hoping you can make a few bucks out of these videos, cos you deserve every penny - Dave in London - wish I could buy you a pint mate (also - might be turning professional soon as the wife said she will start paying me to shut up!)
So glad I motivated you to start picking! I'll take you up on the pint if I ever make it to London!
Jim, you truly make the world a better place with your incredible lessons, guidance, and support, and I am honored to be your student :)
I'm thrilled to be your teacher. :)
I find it really helps to watch the video first, then play along with notes so you don't get stuck while the video keeps going. Thank you again, Mr. Pankey.
That’s a great idea.
Ahhh! This lesson felt so great. Kinda feel like I've gotten some where. Thank you Jim ❤️
Glad I could help 😀
Jim,
Thank you so much! Bought my first banjo 3 weeks ago and have progressed to Lesson 10. I’m 67 and never learned to play anything until this. I can’t express how grateful I am ( my wife says thank you too!) for your videos . We love to watch them sometimes just to ‘visit’ with you. I look forward to practicing every day and look forward to viewing more and learning more. God bless you . Jim
Do keep me posted on your progress. :)
Every video makes me smile. You have taught me a great deal. Thank you. 🪕
Thanks for letting me teach you
Jim: Sit out on your porch and play! Me, in North Dakota and seeing a high of -7 for the day: Hahah no I don’t think I will.
Sounds like plan!
Haven’t you heard? You aren’t allowed to play the banjo if you live north of the mason dixon line
@@MyersTheShape1978 I know, I’m a banjo rebel in my area. I have to play the banjo in secret or else I may be accused of treason. It’s a tough life but I make it by.
I remember back 3 months ago when this video was hard to understand. Its so much simpler now.
Thanks Jim.
Glad to hear that!
As a fingerstyle guitar player for over 40 years I thought I would take to the banjo easy, but in fact I have had to unlearn everything that I knew about fingerpicking on a guitar because it is very different than a 5 string banjo in fact I just wish I had learnt the banjo and would have never touched a guitar as that knowledge has hampered me with learning the banjo. So these beginner lessons have been an incredible help to me and although I found myself wanting to run before I could walk your discipline has been essential in slowing me down so that I do not miss the fundamentals which I will need later on. The chord side of the banjo is easy when compared with a guitar but the forward and reverse rolls are like learning another language to a guitar player. In order to achieve this I had to stop playing the guitar for two years to try to lose some of that muscle memory. I am so looking forward to learning all of the different styles of banjo as I once did with the guitar. I would have to say that your method of teaching is the best on You Tube and I have been so grateful that you were good enough to offer these taster lessons for free (especially during Cov19 lockdown) - Outstanding Sir thank you so much.
Thanks for watching! You’ve got this. I play guitar too, and eventually you’ll see things you can swap from on instrument to the other. Hang in there and keep me posted.
Got my banjo and fooled around with it for an hour or so, then stumbled on these lessons. He gets in the camera like he has never seen one before, but...AMAZING TEACHER! 2-3 hours on the banjo and playing these tunes (not perfectly) and loving it!
Whoa, that's a camera I was looking at? I was trying to see you! :)
@@JimPankey A few days into this and I'm loving it...thanks to you!
I’m telling ya man, your lessons are incredible. I’ve been playing about a month now and have learned Cripple Creek & Banjo in the Hollow and now I’ve got this material down as well. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad to be part of your banjo journey. 😊
Hey Jim. Another newbie here. This fall I dusted off this banjo that we inherited. It's time. I play guitar and bass but I needed to park my brain at the door and just follow these videos of yours. In addition to nailing down 5 songs, I am laughing at your delivery, it's all good. You got at least 2 cats in the yard. Where do you live? I moved down here in SC and it's just a blessing. I have no idea how I found your videos but glad I did. You kept me smiling and playing. GOD BLESS BROTHER!
I'm in Georgia :)
After 40 years bought me again a 5string banjo and enjoy your lessons. Movements and rolls coming back happily
You are hands down the best teacher Jim. 👍 It's such a blessing learning to play banjo with you bud. 😊
Thanks ☺️
Hi Jim .. I bought a deerings parlour banjo.. it kept me going during lockdown.. never played anything before now ( 62 ).. love your videos..🪕☘
Thanks for letting me teach you banjo 😊
Hi Jim started following your lessons during lockdown and I still am,my playing has improved tenfold and I'm now enjoying playing an instrument I never thought I would ,so thank you all the best from Scotland
Would love to hear you play 😊
Your videos are fantastic!! Got my banjo when I was 17 and just started really to learn it a couple of weeks ago with your series. I’m 53 now, so I must say it’s never to late learn. Thank You!
I may be late to the party but I've been a guitar player for 10 years and I recently bought a banjo to expand my horizons musically. Stumbling upon your videos has given me a love for an instrument I haven't felt in years. So thank you, man. I couldn't imagine where my playing would be without your videos.
Thanks for letting me help you learn 😊
Hey JIm, I just found these videos recently and I'm hooked! Your patience makes it possible for a new comer to play. Nothing about the banjo ever made sense but this. Thank you!
Thanks for letting me teach you ☺️
Ty for the videos, I have been playing guitar for a long time, then got, well, ok I guess on mandolin, now on to banjo, and I have found that the transition from flat pick to finger pick is brutal to get use to, as far as knowing the neck, I pretty much have that, but am most definitely an entry level beginner on finger picks, but I love the way you break it down, your channel has helped me tremendously, and just a huge THANK YOU!
Hello Jim, ...Donnie from Fairhope, Al....after having the urge for 13 yrs now, I bought my first Banjo about 3/ 4 months back and started with the beginners book first and about 2 months in I found you here....have gone from lesson 1 to here at 9 now...still working at it everyday 4 or 5 times a day...and having a blast....at 65 yrs old I never thought I'd get this far but I keep pushing along...You have really done an awesome job helping so many on here....I thank you very much for your help and instruction and encouragement...Christmas is 13 days away and I wish you and yours to have a very Merry Christmas...FYI...my first banjo was a Fender with resonator and then about 2 months ago I found me an open back and having the time of my life with both of them...take care and God Bless...
Thrilled to hear that you’re learning! Keep picking!
Jim thank you, I can now play Banjo in the Hollow same speed as you were playing. We appreciate the videos for us beginners.
Awesome! Thanks for letting me help!
Loving your tuition videos Jim. Thanks so much for doing these. I'm one month in learning to play my new Deering Banjo and I couldn't of got this far after only 1 month without this series of videos.
Hi Jim. I’ve been a guitar and bass player for more than fifty years...not as good at it as I should be as life has its way of interfering. Last fall after being in Floyd VA for a week, I got the bug-went home, immediately bought a starter banjo from Deering, and then started looking for good lessons. I stumbled on your videos during my search, and worked through them...too fast of course...so I’m working back through it all again, slow this time. I’m working through some other flailing lessons too, and I’ve found that working on both methods at once is helping me a lot! And the insight of different teachers is helpful too. Back to you though, thank you for sharing your skills with those of us at the beginning of the game. I’ve picked up so much from you in such a short time, I’m thrilled to be playing this great instrument. Guitar is nice but this is better! So now giving myself a couple of years before I graduate to a higher quality instrument. With folks like you around, that day will come soon! (I better start saving up now!). I’ve always been a Gibson guy...
Hay Jim
Learning banjo in the hollow.
Having a blast with it.
Thanks for letting me be a part of your banjo journey 😀
Jim, thanks for putting these videos out there. I'm a bass player who wanted a bit more melody, and the finger picking of banjo seemed a good choice. These lessons have really helped me and been great fun too! Thanks again, Jim UK 👍
Thanks for letting me teach you 😊
Hello Jim! I'm having a lot of fun with this intro series and I'm really excited to dig into more of your content as my skills progress. Thanks so much for creating it!
Glad you enjoy it!
Holy Cow Jim... I can't believe it has only been two weeks since I started lesson 1 with you and I thought my head was going to explode. Wow... this has been a blast! I think I have most of this lesson down... a little rough yet, but in a day I know it will be nice and smooth. Thank you again!
Seemed like you were blasting thru these really quickly.
@@JimPankey All of the others I could keep the tune in my head and that made it easier to repeat the lesson, but this last one, for whatever reason, I keep losing the tune... It'll come to me eventually.
Hey Jim. My dad has been playing banjo for 60 years. I have been playing his for 6 months. I only play for an hour each Saturday. I can play Cripple Creek and Cumberland Gap. Thanks to your videos.
Hi Jim. I just wanted to give you an update on my progress. I started playing in November and got about a month of solid practice in before I went back to sea on the ship I work on. I brought my banjo with me to the ship but couldn’t play as much as I wanted to working 12 hour days out there. I did manage to play some and dreamed of when I would have more time for playing. I spent 100 days on ship. Now I am back on my off ship rotation and have more time to spend playing. I am wrapping up lesson 9 and will move to lesson 10 probably in couple of days. I’m loving learning the banjo, so much so that I upgraded to a new banjo that I should receive soon I hope. I’m concentrating on tightening up Cripple Creek and beginning to sing the song. I continue to practice Banjo in the Hollow and of course I am working on Boiling Cabbage Down. I am really focusing on accuracy and not so much worried about speed. Anyway, I wanted give a big thank you for putting out these videos. You are a great teacher and really have great material, a lot of it. Thanks so much!!!
So glad to hear you're learning!! Congrats on the new banjo too!
I got this, no problem, but the c-chord knocks me out of time cause it takes me long to get the shape, it's getting there with practice. Jim's words of wisdom are real encouragement to keep going.
I have been trying the C chord for a couple of weeks now, and while transitioning from some other chords goes alright (e.g. D7) getting into the full C quickly is just not happening!
Thanks JIm, this lesson 9 is bringing it all together for me.. It helped me to review previous lessons, then dive into this one. Feeling really good about learning the banjo.. being well into my 70 s, I was concerned that my fingers would sieze up , but not so far. thanks again. Looking forward to getting out, after the Covid, and and just playing along with others..
So glad I can help you learn to play banjo!
Jim, thank you so much for these videos!! I have always wanted to play the banjo we inherited from my father-in-law, and Covid 19 has given me the time and opportunity!! I can't wait to keep practicing and learning more and more songs.
Keep me posted on your progress 😊
you probaly already know this
THESE LESSONS ARE YOUR LEGACY. As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them.
Thanks 😊
9 lessons and I'm loving it more everyday.
Fantastic!
Jim your awesome thank you so much I finally picked the banjer back up after 4 or 5 years of not playing and you have got me back into it full speed I have a job where I have time to practice everyday now and I’m sticking to it this time Im even working on foggy mtn breakdown with your help I have it the down just working on speeding up thanks again and If you ever go to Merle fest would love to thank you in person I live in Wilkes county where it is held
I hope we get to pick sometime!
for me this lesson will take some time its like all the building blocks come together you are a great teacher. looking forward to learning how to put this to use in my bluegrass circles thanks Jim.
You've got this! Let me know how you do.
@@JimPankey i just wanted to let you know that after spending more time on boiling cabbage and singing along im sticking those rolls in the pocket its crazy how they lay down the notes right on the beat and that forward reverse roll that starts on the third string is cool
Hi Jim, I bought my first stringed instrument - a banjo, in February and I am having so much fun learning to play. I bought a couple beginner books and have been following them very closely. I have been patient, practicing everything slowly, practicing the rolls, getting some muscle memory. I have had 2 excellent one on one lessons with a local guy. Then I found your Lessons on RUclips! I can't tell you how much I enjoy them! Seriously, they have been SO helpful and so enjoyable. It's hard to be patient and not jump right to the next lesson. Thank-you so much for posting all your beginner lessons. Now I know what "pickin' n grinnin" means.
Pickin' n grinnin' in PA, Alan
Thanks so much Jim for these videos. I got my banjo a week ago and have been practicing several times daily as I'm on holiday. I can't believe that I can actually play these tunes and it sounds good ! Plus I'm starting to play around and link them altogether. You have been invaluable. Looking forward to following your other ones when I'm ready.
You really break it down good. I have a member in family in KY who plays great but he cannot slow it down to show the technique. Great job.
Thank you again for your time you take to show us how to pick, the banjo is a fascinating instrument, I have been picking since I was 11 that's when I saw Flatt & Scruggs on the TV I am 74 on my birthday, you RUclips videos have been most helpful, thanks Malcolm from Scotland
If you have any tablature on back-up or melodic style I would like to purchase them ?
You can find my tabs at: www.Sellfy.com/wildjimbo
Jim I love the videos, I learn a lot from you so keep it coming. As a leftie beginner I find t tough to follow sometimes when people talk about left skills which is my right and then reading tab and trying to reverse lol. Regardless of my challenges yo are great for us newbies.
Tabs read left to right. The strings are still 1-5 from top to bottom. Nothing changes...
Jim,
I'm loving your instruction! I'm working on "Bile them Cabbage". Would you be so kind as to explain what makes a roll a "forward" roll and what makes another roll a "Reverse" roll? Many thanks.
Just a matter of the direction... we define forward as thumb index middle... reverse as middle index thumb.
What a wonderful Banjo teacher has help me so much Ray Campbell
Hello Jim, how are you, friend? It has been lucky finding you and watching your way of teaching to play the banjo. While I am like an advanced intermediate I will surely recommend to the 4 or 5 who play some banjo, to follow you. Thank you very much for your work, from Buenos Aires, Argentina,José Luis. (A boy of 72 springs)
Banjo JL Bluegrass-Argentina thanks so much for watching! Maybe there's something on my channel you can learn, but I really appreciate you sharing with beginners.
Jim, of course watching your lessons will learn many things. Life has taught me that every day new things are learned, nice people are known and good friendships are established throughout the distance. You receive a cordial greeting, and God bless you. JL.
Jim i love it when you sing the songs as here in the uk i am not familiar with the songs and so i can learn the singing too!! Brilliant😄
It’s good to have a diet of old bluegrass music.
Thanks Jim i will
I can't tell you enough how much help these have been. I tried to learn ukulele in the past and the piano as well as guitar but every guide and tutorial has never seemed to really make sense. After watching this series and practice I was able to perform a little bit of Banjo in the Hollow and Cripple Creek at my school talent show, I didn't win anything but that doesn't matter, I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed playing the beautiful instrument that is the banjo. Many Thanks to you, Jim, I'm still learning (we all are lol) but will always look to your videos to teach me
Today,,,,first time so fluent to hear the tune of part one (boiling cabbage) coming out. After 3 days of practice. Realy good your Lessons Jim. Also the way to build up the knowledge...Cripple Creek, Banjo in the hollow, now boil em cabbage...rgds frm Germany
I’m playing it!😀 I’m really working hard at it. Thank you so much. You go slow so I’m able to follow you. I get lost practicing and before I know it hours have past, 😂
Best instructor excellent
Thanks ☺️
Hello Jim,
I feel as if I know you already. Keep these excellent videos coming - I am making good progress thanks to your teaching.
Kind regards and best wishes from East Yorkshire - England
Steve Edwards
This is so cool. Thank you Jim, I hope you continue with these lessons.
Hi Jim, I can't thank you enough for these wonderful videos. Where are you based by the way just out of interest? I'm not a stalker or anything honest! I started banjo only three weeks ago having never even touched a musical instrument in my life and I've just turned 44. I've looked at many videos on RUclips and can honestly say that yours have been the most thorough, most simple, most enjoyable and most constructive that I have found! After really struggling with even just handling the banjo and the strange feel of the picks I have just conquered Cripple Creak (with a little polishing still needed admittedly) and am constantly practising this and all additional moves, pull offs etc. I promised myself that I would do at least half an hour a day and usually manage that and more and I am loving it you are a great character! I will continue to watch and learn keep up the good work. Regards. Cliff
Hey Jim. I am absolutely addicted to these videos. I have been working my way very slowly through the "Learn to Play Bluegrass Banjo" Series. After #10, where do you suggest I go next?
Thank you VERY VERY much for your generosity.
There are a few that come to mind. Look at the Super Simple Ballad of Jed, You are my Sunshine and Cripple Creek Expansion pack. Have fun!
I can’t wait to buy my own banjo. You’ve been the most driving forces for me to to play one I’ve always wanted to play since I live in the heart of Kentucky your a grate inspiration and I hope you continue to make more videos like these also I don’t know if you have any videos on any jimmy Horton but I’d sure appreciate it if you do
Also banjo seems a little bit more forgiving than my guitgiddle
Hey Jim, as like everyone else who has commented, I too watch every video you make and love your style of teaching. I am able to pick up what you are saying and doing much easier than other teachers and people on RUclips. I've been playing the banjo for about a year now and I was luckily just able to buy myself a brand new Deering Calico! It was frustrating not really being able to play such a beautiful banjo but your videos are turning that around. My one question to you is where in the US would you be located? I am in Canada but depending on how south you are I would drive to you to get some 1 on 1 lessons if you do them.
Thanks Jim!!
I'm in Georgia, but if you ever travel to the deep south, let me know. (Figured my accent gave me away)
Mr Jim your your better than a velvet frog
Thanks 🐸
Just wanted to say thanks so much! for these videos. the lessons are helping alot.
Glad you like them! Can't wait to hear you play!
I tried this song before but it didnt quite sound right. But i tried it again and it clicked. Thanks again for these tutorials
Glad to do it. 😊
What is the name of this song? I think I might’ve missed it if you said it. Thank you loving all these videos and it’s my third time picking up the banjo in 25 years. First time was at 17 and my banjo teacher laughed at me because I had no experience with a string instrument. This time I am on it and sticking with it but I believe it’s because I have the availability to learn from you! 🙏❤️
Boil Them Cabbage Down
You’ve got this! Keep me posted on your progress.
Loving every lesson.
Thanks ☺️
Yer a Great banjo instructor Jim! Awesome videos!!
Was playing this for a friend (I'm a beginner) and after my 4 time round I'd forgotten the ending so just pick pinched at random. I got away with it! No one knew. If except the internet, of course!
Play in time, folks will never know the difference.
5:58 The Bob Ross of banjo. :)
Thanks ☺️ 🎨🖌🖼
Hey Jim...Tony from the UK, I've really enjoyed your introductory lessons into the Banjo, loving it mate, please don't stop I'd be lost, practise makes perfect but how long before you become an intermediate?
Thanks again Jim.
Tony.
I really don’t have an answer… terms like “intermediate” are very subjective.
Once you get through this series look at this: Learn these next
ruclips.net/p/PLimF2H1ED8fVIxNJhHfX2ix_iRnJHvhMQ
@@JimPankey Thanks Jim for the reply much appreciated.
Tony (Liverpool UK)
Love your teaching! Thank you. I’m starting to make music lol.
Great!!
I have had some problems with my Picky picks and the Blue chip Jd Crow thumb pick staying on they all seem to slip, Flnally hooray it might sound a like something some people may not like to do but If you wet index, finger and Social finger and thumb and than put the Picks on and start playing you will find you have to pull the picks off with force. It may not be for everyong but I have really made it my one item every time.
Good tip. I’ve never had to do that, but I also wear my picks really tightly.
Thanks, somehow I found you, at the young age of 75 I decided to play the banjo, with your help I know it will happen
Please keep me posted on your progress. 😊
Hi Jim. Have learn a lot. Thanks! Wondering what thumb pick you use?
Looks like a good fit. See it's probably one of those 40 dollar ones, which is all good.
I ordered a set of Nationals with the white plastic to replace the cheapies that came with.
Fingers are fine, but don't really care for the thumb. Big construction hand thumb, and it's just not comfortable/good fit after several weeks.
Thanks in advance!
Yup, it’s a blue chip. Pricey, but it fits!
Thank you so very much
You are so welcome
Another Thank You for your videos. I was given a mini-banjo and have learned on that. I find that it's hard to make a chord without my fingers touching another string and they all sound dead. Is it because my banjo is smaller that a regular banjo? Thank you in advance for your reply. Judy
Could be because of the size, but could mostly be from lack of practice. Keep trying. Get up on the tips of your fingers.
As a Dobro player, I try to use my thumb any which way I can! 😁
Yeah... different over here in the banjoverse. I had to unlearn a bunch of banjo stuff when I took up dobro.
@@JimPankey I still have a bit of a buzz going on. Head tension is at 90/91, everything seems tight. A guy looked at it this past week and said the frets need leveling ($200.00) which he doesn't recommend doing to that banjo. (Ibanez B200). I did swap bridges from one he put on back to the one I had and that has helped. I added spikes at 7 and 9, which I love! Thanks for that suggestion!
The guy mentioned that the truss rod is all but unscrewed, otherwise it will buzz.
I have learned alot from your lessons thank you. Im having alot of fun. You're a great teacher. My number one string is tuned but when I press down on it it gets quiet and rattles. Any advice?
Not sure... you probably need to take it to a shop that deals with banjos.
@@JimPankey It wasn't my banjo I was hitting the string to hard. Learning curve.
Hi Jim. Well I'm doing ok now with Cripple Creek and Banjo in the Hollow. It's finally sinking into my thick head lol. I'll admit that I had to write the tab down because I kept forgetting what to play and it has helped me by doing that. Now I can play them from memory and I'm slowly getting the hang of those rolls. I had a quick go at this tune and it doesn't seem too difficult. This might be a daft question, but I was thinking that with guitar or uke, if you know the chords e.g C and G, it's fairly quick and easy to strum a simplified version of a song. At first the bluegrass style banjo seemed really complicated and I thought each song would take weeks to learn, but does it work in a similar way that if you know the chords then you can use a standard banjo roll and play most songs, albeit in a simple form {until you add slides and pinches etc}? When I first bought my banjo I eagerly printed off a few tabs of songs, but although they told me the chords I had no idea how to play them other than strumming lol. I had no intention of playing bluegrass style but now I'm hooked thanks to your videos.
Yup... play some rolls change the chords. You can “fake it” thru anything. 😊
your lessons are super ace
Thanks!
Jim, I love you and your lessons. Would be awesome to jam with you sometime
Hear the end result for this lesson, part of "Boil Them Cabbage Down", at 7:30
The end result should be the assimilation of the skills, not the song.
Yes, 😢 I jumped a head. But that is because my Banjo's in the shop. And I am missing it BIG TIME!!
Hopefully you’ll get it back soon
hey Jim, ive got a little problem, i cant get the C chord without toutching a snare or a 5 min hassle to put my fingers on the right spots. my neck width is 1.2 inch(3.1CM) and ive got pretty big hands for such a small neck. do you have some tips and tricks to help me find the correct positioning for my fingers?
p.s after 2 weeks of trying the d7 chord i finaly got it without touching a snare 9out of 10 times.
Your neck width is fine. You will eventually get the chord without touching other strings. It just takes practice. There’s no “trick”. If you feel your finger touching a string it’s not supposed to, then make an adjustment.
Anyone else having trouble with the C-chord? My fingers don't want to seem to cooperate, but I've been working at it for a few weeks now. Do you have any advice for stubborn fingers?
Be sure to look at my Left Hand tips video
Hi Jim, Awesome lesson!!
Could you share the lyrics, please? I would like to try to sing it! I am not a native English speaker, it is hard for me to understand lyric songs sometimes. I wil appreciate it! Thank you!
Should be able to find a variety of lyrics for it online.
Great lesson and on top of the songs you've taught me. I also composed two of my own songs with a spoken word twist. Lol bluegrass spoken word.
Where can I share those songs with you?
Btw on that new roll could I just use my index n middle on that two one rather than using the thumb also?
Thanks so very much
That is awesome! You should upload them to your RUclips channel. :)
@@JimPankey I don't have a channel yet but here's the songs on SoundCloud. A little rough but they will will be perfected over time
Listen to Farewell by CAL on #SoundCloud
soundcloud.app.goo.gl/XyVP
Listen to Old Oak Tree by CAL on #SoundCloud
soundcloud.app.goo.gl/6QBY
I'll create a channel soon