http://banjoexpert.com Extreme Video Banjo Lessons by Ryan Crist! Join now if you're ready to learn the 5-string. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:47:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2007-2008 ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) ryan@banjoexpert.com (Ryan Crist) music 1440 http://banjoexpert.com/photos/podpicsmall.jpg http://banjoexpert.com 144 144 Learn How to Play the Bluegrass Banjo Online Bluegrass Banjo Lessons banjo, lessons, free, podcast, learn, the, 5, string, guitar, banjoexpert.com, banjoexpert, Ryan Crist Ryan Crist ryan@banjoexpert.com no no http://banjoexpert.com/member-update-november-09/ http://banjoexpert.com/member-update-november-09/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:15:13 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/?p=680 http://banjoexpert.com/member-update-november-09/feed/ 2 http://banjoexpert.com/banjolick/ http://banjoexpert.com/banjolick/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:41:34 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/?p=258 http://banjoexpert.com/banjolick/feed/ 2 0:03:19 Click here to get the free tab to this song in tabledit format Click here to get the free tab to this song in tabledit format Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-read-tabs-straight-from-the-mystery-banjo-student/ http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-read-tabs-straight-from-the-mystery-banjo-student/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:01:02 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/?p=224 http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-read-tabs-straight-from-the-mystery-banjo-student/feed/ 0 0:06:05 Learning to read tablature will open up a new world to your banjo playing. If you’ve never really grasped the concept of reading from tablature stay tuned for our “how to read tabs” video. I’m getting ready to record a sc[...] Learning to read tablature will open up a new world to your banjo playing. If you’ve never really grasped the concept of reading from tablature stay tuned for our “how to read tabs” video. I’m getting ready to record a screen shot video of some banjo tab in tabledit software. I sat down with our mystery student yesterday and one of his first questions to me was about tablature. I immediately realized that this would be the perfect starting point for beginning banjo students. If you can read tab then your on your way to teaching yourself the banjo! We’ll start with quarter notes, and then progress to how to determine where your hand goes on the neck of the banjo. Reading tablature will really speed up the learning process for you and help you to learn some new songs very quickly. The beauty of tabs is that you can immediately see what someone else is playing. There’s no more doubting whether or not you’ve got the right lick. Keep you’re eye on the blog for this video. Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/foggy-mountain-kick-off/ http://banjoexpert.com/foggy-mountain-kick-off/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:00:38 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/foggy-mountain-kick-off/ http://banjoexpert.com/foggy-mountain-kick-off/feed/ 0 0:04:41 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. 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. Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/saturday-events/ http://banjoexpert.com/saturday-events/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:59:17 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/saturday-events/ http://banjoexpert.com/saturday-events/feed/ 0 0:02:44 Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/lick-of-the-day-podcast/ http://banjoexpert.com/lick-of-the-day-podcast/#comments Sat, 17 May 2008 12:09:21 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/lick-of-the-day-podcast/ http://banjoexpert.com/lick-of-the-day-podcast/feed/ 0 0:02:43 Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-match-tones-when-tuning/ http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-match-tones-when-tuning/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 02:37:00 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-match-tones-when-tuning/ http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-match-tones-when-tuning/feed/ 0 0:03:28 Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/2nd-to-5th-fret-lick/ http://banjoexpert.com/2nd-to-5th-fret-lick/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:24:05 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/2nd-to-5th-fret-lick/ http://banjoexpert.com/2nd-to-5th-fret-lick/feed/ 0 0:04:03 Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/ryans-new-webcam-banjo-lessons/ http://banjoexpert.com/ryans-new-webcam-banjo-lessons/#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:14:16 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/ryans-new-webcam-banjo-lessons/ http://banjoexpert.com/ryans-new-webcam-banjo-lessons/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Email Ryan for more information. ryan@banjoexpert.com Email Ryan for more information. ryan@banjoexpert.com Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/first-banjo-video-podcast/ http://banjoexpert.com/first-banjo-video-podcast/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:35:29 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/first-banjo-video-podcast/ http://banjoexpert.com/first-banjo-video-podcast/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Please post your suggestions for future video podcasts in the comment section below. Please post your suggestions for future video podcasts in the comment section below. Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/learn-a-standard-banjo-kick-off-podcast/ http://banjoexpert.com/learn-a-standard-banjo-kick-off-podcast/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:59:48 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/learn-a-standard-banjo-kick-off-podcast/ http://banjoexpert.com/learn-a-standard-banjo-kick-off-podcast/feed/ 0 0:09:10 Today 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 putti[...] Today 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 difficult (tricky sounding) kicks in case your interested. Have Fun! Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/members-video-preview-three-new-banjo-licks/ http://banjoexpert.com/members-video-preview-three-new-banjo-licks/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:15:06 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/members-video-preview-three-new-banjo-licks/ http://banjoexpert.com/members-video-preview-three-new-banjo-licks/feed/ 0 0:00:01 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. 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. Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/ryan-recommends-banjo-picks-software-etc/ http://banjoexpert.com/ryan-recommends-banjo-picks-software-etc/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:26:28 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/ryan-recommends-banjo-picks-software-etc/ http://banjoexpert.com/ryan-recommends-banjo-picks-software-etc/feed/ 0 0:08:20 Find out what Ryan recommends when it comes to learning how to play the banjo. Find out what Ryan recommends when it comes to learning how to play the banjo. Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-install-a-banjo-strap/ http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-install-a-banjo-strap/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:22:23 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-install-a-banjo-strap/ http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-install-a-banjo-strap/feed/ 0 0:07:11 1. 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 poi[...] 1. 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 Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-use-a-banjo-capo/ http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-use-a-banjo-capo/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:06:37 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-use-a-banjo-capo/ http://banjoexpert.com/how-to-use-a-banjo-capo/feed/ 3 0:06:28 In 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[...] In 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. Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/newbie-tips/ http://banjoexpert.com/newbie-tips/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:39:02 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/newbie-tips/ http://banjoexpert.com/newbie-tips/feed/ 0 0:08:53 There 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. There 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. Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/cripple-creek/ http://banjoexpert.com/cripple-creek/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:26:46 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/cripple-creek/ http://banjoexpert.com/cripple-creek/feed/ 1 0:00:01 In 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. In 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. Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/banjo-slide/ http://banjoexpert.com/banjo-slide/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:26:27 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/banjo-slide/ http://banjoexpert.com/banjo-slide/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Learning 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. Learning 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. Beginner, Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/top-10-things-to-keep-in-your-banjo-case/ http://banjoexpert.com/top-10-things-to-keep-in-your-banjo-case/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:49:55 +0000 Ryan http://banjoexpert.com/top-10-things-to-keep-in-your-banjo-case/ http://banjoexpert.com/top-10-things-to-keep-in-your-banjo-case/feed/ 1 0:00:01 What are the top 10 items in your banjo case? What are the top 10 items in your banjo case? Podcasts Ryan Crist no no http://banjoexpert.com/banjo-whammy-podcast/ http://banjoexpert.com/banjo-whammy-podcast/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:09:23 +0000 Ryan Crist http://banjoexpert.com/?p=75 http://banjoexpert.com/banjo-whammy-podcast/feed/ 0 0:00:01 You 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[...] You 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! Click here to join our members and gain access to more banjo lessons. Learn more about a premium membership at banjoexpert.com Podcasts Ryan Crist no no