Comments for Bluegrass Banjo Lessons

Comment on Ryan’s Banjo Tablature Book Volume #1 by louisricci

louisricci — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:22:57 +0000

ryan:wasgoing to music store for lessons,find your vidios to be a much better teacher am more than happy with the move. hope some day to be able to play well. lou

Comment on Cripple Creek Lesson (part 1) by Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:06:17 +0000

Yes, we just posted the "B" part to Cripple Creek to the site. Click here to view the video lesson. Thanks, Ryan

Comment on Dueling Banjos – Part 1 of 3 by Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:50:37 +0000

Yes, you can find two tabs to dueling banjos right here on the site. You will need tabledit software (which is free) to view the tabs. Just click here to see our post on dueling banjos tab.

Comment on Cripple Creek Lesson (part 1) by Louie8ball

Louie8ball — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:29:13 +0000

Hi, just joined the site and still figuring out the navigation. Has part 2 of this lesson been posted yet?

Comment on Dueling Banjos – Part 1 of 3 by braden derrow

braden derrow — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:19:01 +0000

hi i have been searchin the internet all day for dueling banjos tabs for the banjo and i had no luck at all. if you could sent me them i would be very greatful.

Comment on Premium Members by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:19:46 +0000

Monte, I’m so glad to have you on the site as a premium member. You’re going to learn a lot of good new banjo material. You’ll first want to start learning your rolls (forward, backward, and alternating). Once you’ve got these under your belt you’ll progress to chords. Let me know how you’re coming along and always send me your questions. Thanks, Ryan

Comment on 5 Openings Available for Private Banjo Lessons with Ryan by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:17:13 +0000

Sounds like you’re well on your way. Your enthusiasm and interest in the banjo will get you the farthest. We do offer a lifetime membership to the site which is currently priced at $47. It’s a very good deal. You’ll get new video lessons via the website quite often. I would recommend our 10 part beginner series first. Thanks so much, Ryan

Comment on Premium Members by montecassels

montecassels — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:08:14 +0000

Ryan: Today is my first, I am a 76 year ole bluegrass loving ole man with no muscial ability except good listening over the years, I have collected quite a collection of ole timer Autographs with a lot of them now in Glory playing for our Lord. Any way I got my banjo last year and have been very slow in understanding how to play like you guys. HELP, treat me like I don’t know nothing, Music Or how To Play and start me from (scrach-scrach) and bring ne along. I have one handy cap and that is that my middle finger on my right hand will not bend down but about 70%. I am trying to compensate and use my index finger more on picking the 1 string and can keep my pinkee finger down on the head instead of the 2nd finger. Is’s coming slow but I belive I can work it out. Looking forward to working with you in making a me a faily good Picker.

Monte

Comment on 5 Openings Available for Private Banjo Lessons with Ryan by Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:10:46 +0000

Hi Ryan,
Merry Christmas from Melbourne,Australia.
What’s the best way for me to get the best out of what you’re offering? I don’t have a webcam or skype,but i did see an option as a premium member.
Only just beginning but have wanted to be a great banjo player for a long time.Have a washburn B-17 and lots of ‘rolls’ information,but want to learn it all!!

Cheers

Anthony

Comment on Who Are Your Favorite Bluegrass Banjo Players? by Elvin Basinger

Elvin Basinger — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:41:02 +0000

What about bela Fleck? He seems to take the banjo to a different level.

Comment on John Hardy Tablature by Ben Frihauf

Ben Frihauf — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:25:11 +0000

Hi Ryan,

Thanks for the Tab. I will get to working on John Hardy ASAP.

Ben

Comment on Ryan’s Banjo Tablature Book Volume #1 by Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:50:09 +0000

Thanks for the kind feedback. Sometimes we all need a break. I’m glad to hear that you’re back to playing the banjo.

Comment on Ryan’s Banjo Tablature Book Volume #1 by jscoboe60

jscoboe60 — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:12:11 +0000

After taking a break from banjo. It was great to have all the lessons to review. Thank you for the great teaching.

Comment on John Hardy Tablature by Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:08:22 +0000

Hugh, I’m playing a Gibson RB3. This banjo was made in the early 90’s. I’m very happy with it. I’ve made several adjustments to the action to suit my needs and it sounds good. I hope to someday pick up a Yates banjo. Thanks for the question!

Comment on Banjo Bridge Question by Brandel

Brandel — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:06:15 +0000

Another suggestion is Emerson bridges made by Kelly Emerson, the son of the great picker Ben Emerson. There are three different bridges available: Power bridge, Vintage and Sweet II. I have tried the first two and are very satisfied. Bought a Vintage bridge on eBay 3 weeks ago and received it last week and it made a huge different both in sound and volume. More info available on http://www.banjofever.com

Comment on John Hardy Tablature by hughcline

hughcline — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:05:28 +0000

What model gibson banjo do you have?

Comment on Banjo Tablature by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:18:31 +0000

Absolutely! I have quite a few ideas for you. I tell you what, record one of your sessions and send it to me. I’ll put together a little lesson for you with my banjo along with your recording and give you some tips that you could use. Very cool thing that your doing at the prisons. Keep it up. I would like to hear more about what is happening and if the prisoners are enjoying the music. Thanks, Ryan

Comment on Premium Members by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:15:58 +0000

Most of those lesson were made on a mac. I’m in the process of converting them to wmv format. It should be complete soon. Good question. Thanks, Ryan

Comment on Member Update (November 09) by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:14:29 +0000

Kelly, I’m really glad to have you on the site. 2010 is going to be fun. My goal is to get to know all of the members really well. I want you to feel that you can contact me anytime with your questions. We’re here to help you learn the banjo. Keep practicing hard. I’d love to hear a tune or two from you if you ever want to email it to me in mp3 format. Thanks, Ryan

Comment on Banjo Roll Patterns – Question from Tam by Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:12:30 +0000

Jim, the forward rolls are the most critical! 5,3,1 and 3,2,1. Timing can be very tricky on the banjo. Try to focus on listening to the beat and groove of the music. Don’t focus on your patterns matching up every time. Just get in the groove and try to feel the music. It’s not and exact science, that’s what makes it so intriguing. Keep playing with others. This will improve your timing tremendously.