Podcasts
Foggy Mountain Kick-off
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Check out this cool way to kick off Foggy Mountain or most any other bluegrass tune. If you listen closely you’ll dicsover the little trick to getting a clear traditional kick off with this popular lick.
Saturday Events: Banjo Heat Tip!
Saturday, June 14th, 2008Lick of the Day (Podcast)
Saturday, May 17th, 2008How To Match Tones when Tuning
Thursday, May 1st, 20082nd to 5th Fret Lick
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Ryan’s New Webcam Banjo Lessons
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Email Ryan for more information.
ryan@banjoexpert.com
First Banjo Video Podcast
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Please post your suggestions for future video podcasts in the comment section below.
Learn a Standard Banjo Kick-off (podcast)
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Today we’re going do look at some standard banjo kick-offs. If your new to the banjo this will be a great podcast to soak up. These kicks are used in many many bluegrass songs. This pocast features the basic kick-offs. I’ll be putting up a pocast very soon with the more [...]
Member’s Video Preview | Three New Banjo Licks!
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
The full version of this member video was just added to today to the member’s page. If you would like to get a new video like this every week simply click here to learn how to get started.
Ryan recommends banjo picks, software, etc…
Monday, March 24th, 2008
Find out what Ryan recommends when it comes to learning how to play the banjo.
How to Install a Banjo Strap
Thursday, March 20th, 20081. Make sure the front part of the strap goes around the heel of the neck which will hold your banjo in place.
2. Thread the banjo strap behind the tailpiece to ensure that there is no undue pressure on the tailpiece.
2. Check your attachment points often!
Thanks Craig for the great question,
Ryan
How to Use a Banjo Capo
Friday, March 14th, 2008In today’s podcast you’ll learn how to use a banjo capo and where it needs to be placed on your fingerboard.
There are two keys to remember with your capo.
1. Proper placement
2. Don’t leave it at home!
Leave your comments and podcast requests in the comment section below.
3 Tips for Banjo Newbies (Podcast)
Saturday, March 8th, 2008There are things to keep in mind when starting out on the banjo.
1. Pick your banjo wisely!
2. Find a good teacher.
3. Go get some learning material.
Listen to this podcast to learn how to get started on the banjo.
Cripple Creek Kick-Offs (Beginning Banjo part 1)
Friday, February 22nd, 2008In this banjo podcast you find three different ways to kick off Cripple Creek. The first starts with a right hand brush in an upward motion, the second is a pinch technique, and lastly an up the neck version of this great song.
Leading in to the Melody: Banjo Slides & Fills Podcast
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Learning to slide in to the melody will add a ton of interest and color to your banjo playing. Check out this podcast to learn more.
Top 10 Things to Keep in Your Banjo Case
Saturday, February 9th, 2008What are the top 10 items in your banjo case?
Banjo Whammy Podcast
Thursday, January 17th, 2008You may remember a recent post where we discussed the banjo whammy effect. I have received several emails recently requesting a demonstration of this cool little technique. If you have any further questions or comments please post them below or send me a quick email at ryan@banjoexpert.com Enjoy!
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How to do the Forward Roll
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008Welcome to the forward banjo roll.
Your fingers will, more than likely, feel very uncoordinated in the beginning days of banjo picking but don’t lose heart. When you start to experiment with different banjo rolls you might find that you miss notes, get your picks caught up in the strings and a whole host of [...]
Banjo Pockets / Negative Picking Space
Saturday, January 12th, 2008What is negative space?
I woke up early last Sunday morning and turned on the television to a local public broadcasting show. It happened to be a painter who was painting a stormy scene and was illustrating how to design the clouds. He mentioned that he was intentionally leaving negative space in a certain [...]
Put Your fingers on Your Banjo Head… Podcast #2
Sunday, January 6th, 2008Ryan’s 1st Banjo Podcast (Banjo Scars)
Friday, January 4th, 2008Try out banjoexpert’s new podcast. I’m planing to add several podcasts to the site. If you have topics that you would like to discuss please let me know.
This particular podcast is about banjo wrecks and their scars. If you have a story to tell please send it to me in the form [...]