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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, 2008
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 [...]
Ryan’s Banjo Lessons on Gibson.com
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008As most of you know I play a Gibson RB3 Banjo. I’ve had this banjo since I was 14 years old. I can remember anxiously reading through the Sunday paper where I lived in Kansas City MO trying to find the perfect banjo. My father had decided that it was time for [...]
New Band! Can you Name the Banjo Player?
Monday, March 31st, 2008Check out the video. Can you name the banjo player?
Meet “Borrowed Time” Bluegrass Band (borrowedtimebluegrass.com)
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008Here on the blog I want to take the time to showcase the bluegrass bands of our banjo students.
Check out this great band! I want to introduce to you Borrowed Time.
This band is based out of Powhatan, Virginia and Borrowed Time’s first cd, “A Matter Of Time”, is now available.
When you [...]
Banjo Lessons on ITUNES!
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Hey, just wanted to let you know that if you are an itunes fan or use an ipod on a regular basis you can now subscribe to our podcast on Itunes. Simply go to the itunes store click on the podcast button and then type “banjo lessons” into the search bar. You’ll find [...]
Is it Time to Change Your Banjo Strings?
Thursday, February 28th, 20081. Change your strings frequently!
This is probably the most important advice when it comes to changing your strings. You must keep a fresh set of strings on your banjo. This accomplishes several things. First, it keeps you happy while your playing. There’s nothing more frustrating than playing on a set of [...]
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.
Beginner Banjo Lesson Series
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Just wanted to let you know that I’ve been preparing a beginning banjo series that will start within the next few days. The first video will go over the top three chords that you need to know as a banjo player.
Next we’ll cover three basic roll patterns covering all the details including [...]
Banjo Construction: How are they made?
Sunday, February 17th, 2008I just found this awesome banjo construction video from fqms.com. It is a great overview of how banjos are made and identifies all of the major parts. You’ll enjoy this high quality video. Check it out!
Brand New: Check It Out!
Friday, February 15th, 2008Hey, just wanted to let you know about our BRAND NEW BANJO FORUMS! Jump in and be one of the first to post your banjo question or comment. Simply click the New Forums link above.
Not sure what to post? Here’s a few ideas.
1. What kind of banjo should I buy? [...]
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.
The Key to Powerful Banjo Playing
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008Have you ever been asked to kick off a song in a jam session? Worse yet, did you draw a blank? Do you sometimes feel like there is absolutely no way to remember the plethora of kick-offs circulating in the bluegrass world.
Here’s the key:
Three Tips to Changing Your Banjo Strings
Saturday, February 2nd, 20081. Change one banjo string at a time.
Banjos move and flex as tension is changed. In other words, if you were to cut off the strings all at once then your banjo neck would more than likely spring backwards.
This might not be that noticeable to you; however, it’s changing the composition of [...]
Check out Dailey & Vincent’s New Band!
Thursday, January 31st, 2008Wow! Check out this new band. These guys are awesome!!!
We all know that banjo picking is more than just sitting down with your banjo. It’s about the music. It’s about putting a group of folks together who bring an energy to the audience that cannot be expressed through words alone.
Make sure you check out daileyvincent.com. [...]
We’re Unpacking
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008Hello, I just wanted to give everyone a quick update. Due to the influx in visitors (which is a good problem), we have moved to a new web host. We have already moved and this is our new home.
You probably won’t notice much of a difference; however if you find any links that are not working [...]
Don’t be a Chicken!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Do you chicken out when it’s your turn to take a banjo break?
I’ve heard the excuses before. “I don’t know what to play, I can’t keep up, they’re playing too fast, my mind draws a blank, etc…”
I encourage you to take every opportunity you can to jump in and totally screw up a banjo break. [...]
Get a Pencil and Draw on Your Banjo
Thursday, January 24th, 2008Note: I thought it would be nice to bring back one of our “vintage posts”. Just in case you may have missed it.
Here’s a banjo players secret.
Have you ever tuned your banjo and noticed that a string jumps in and out of tune? An old pro once told me to rub a little pencil lead [...]
Can You Keep up in a Jam Session?
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008“I can’t seem to speed up my banjo playing.” I’ve been hearing this statement from several banjo players. What seems to be the problem?
Have you ever been in a jam where it seems that you just can’t get your fingers to move fast enough. Are the chords changing too fast and you just can’t keep [...]
Share your banjo knowledge… Try it!
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Are you a banjo player who would like to share your banjo knowledge with all of us. I’m going to open up the free lessons to those of you who might be interested in posting some banjo tips and advice.
If you have something to share or know a banjo teacher who would be interested in [...]
How to Play the Banjo Faster
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
Cluck Old Hen
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008Check out the great version of “Cluck Old Hen”. I always enjoy watching Ron play this song.
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 [...]
Map of Banjo Enthusiasts
Monday, January 14th, 2008Hello, I thought you might be interested to see where our fellow banjoexpert friends are residing. Below is a map which shows where visitors live who frequent this site. What country are you from?
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