Archive for 2015
Take it Easy Banjo Tab QuestionQuestionI'm wanting to learn the tab to "take it easy". It's hard for me to hear the song in the tab. Is this played from the very beginning of the song or is it the solo piece towards...
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I have a 500 dollar Banjo and I want the tone you get, should I buy a new one?QuestionHad a quick question, I have a 500.00 Hohner banjo that I am playing better since I received your online video, but I am trying to...
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How to play in the Key of D on banjo
Difficulty with playing the D Chord on banjo QuestionI can play most chord forms pretty well at this point, but have never comfortably mastered the full D chord—in fact, I’m not very content with how I play it at all....
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Trouble with in the index finger while picking banjoFly Away Index Finger and Building Speed QuestionQuestionJust wanted to thank you again and let you know how productive the cruise workshop was for me. I have been...
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Why isn't the song I want to learn to play on banjo availalble
Trouble finding tab for a banjo song A response I wrote to someone looking for a tab for a popular song.I wanted to explain to help them understand why there are not more popular songs in tab available to students....
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Difficulty with playing the D Chord on banjo QuestionI can play most chord forms pretty well at this point, but have never comfortably mastered the full D chord—in fact, I’m not very content with how I play it at all....
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How long to stay practicing on 1 thing?
Student Question: How long should I practice one thing? Hi Ross,I received my banjo and materials very quickly. Thanks for the quick service! Your book and DVD (Fundamentals of 5-String Banjo) are invaluable resources...
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Songs on Banjo that sound good slow
Student QuestionHere's a question for the "Ask the Banjo Teacher" forum. Being that I started learning the banjo later in life and have a problem playing some of the songs "up to speed" do you have any suggestions for...
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Practicing the left hand for fun
Special Banjo Questions Column -Getting Better at Banjo / Fun with the Left HandQuestionI'm getting better at banjo but the left hand is tough for me right now. I remember you emphasizing it in your workshop. It seems...
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How Not to Tense Up Playing Banjo - How to RelaxSpecial Banjo Instructor Advice Column - Getting in the Zone!Student QuestionGetting in the Zone! By Ross NickersonI had a very nice email that included compliments on...
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Head tightening, torque wrench and banjo set up
Question, concerning banjo head tightening. I know that Steve Huber (in his dvd) talks about tightening the head to a G# but I can't hear any tone on the head myself so I won't be able to use that procedure. I think...
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Should I Put One Finger or Two Fingers on the Banjo Head
Should I Put One Finger or Two Fingers on the Banjo Head article by Ross NickersonShould I put two fingers on the head? when playing banjo? One finger down? If so, which finger? When picking what's the difference...
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What Gauge Banjo Strings Should I Use?
What Gauge Banjo Strings Should I Use?Banjo Strings come in many gauges, light, medium, medium light and heavy gauge.I use a medium light set but there a many choices and I have tried lot’s of different combinations....
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What is the Easiest Banjo to Play?
What is the Easiest Banjo to Play?You might be asking yourself what style or what type of banjo is easiest to play. Since all the styles have their challenges it might be best for me to describe the different...
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Traveling with a banjo, what’s the best way to fly?
Traveling with a banjo, what’s the best way to fly?I am asked for advice on the best way to fly with a banjo a lot especially by students in conjunction with our annual Banjo Camps and Workshops that I organize and...
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How do I know where the banjo melody notes are?
How do I know where the banjo melody notes are?A student just called with a question.His question, I cant tell where the melody is when I play the rolls?His question was a good one or common one but the way he...
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Learning Banjo Slides with Banjo Chords
Learning Banjo Slides with Banjo ChordsMore Versions of Slide Mountain and Sliding into Chords LessonWhen I wrote Slide Mountain I had demonstrating how to play slides on the banjo on my mind. I purposely get a...
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I just returned home from our 13th annual Banjo Workshop Cruise to the Caribbean. I wrote an impromptu note to the students that joined me this year and decided it would be helpful to publish on my free banjo lessons...
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Banjo ImprovisingImprovising on Banjo in bluegrass 3 finger Scruggs' Style Here s a list of practical suggestions that may help1. Learn at least ten Earls Scruggs' classics correctly.2. Use one song as an example and...
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BanjoTeacher.com Instruction and Service Reviews
BanjoTeacher.com Instruction and Service ReviewsRead reviews about BanjoTeacher.com's top service, customer satisfaction,Books, DVDs, CDs, workshops, banjo lessons and banjo sales service..........Thanks Ross!. You...
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How do I use Banjo Rolls?Hi Ross,I'm finding your DVDs, CDs, etc. very useful and am pleased to have them. I have a question about the rolls information in your Fundamentals program that came up for me when I first...
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I’m learning to play banjo like this in 7 months
One of my online students sent me this nice message and also an MP3 recording of his progress. I think he is doing well so I sent back some encouragement and some tips that might be helpful to my blog readers as well....
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Find a Bluegrass band in your area Acoustic Endeavors Acoustic Syndicate Tom Adams Alive and Pickin' All4Hym Bluegrass Band Amazing Grass Anderson Family Band Darol Anger Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition...
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Bluegrass Gospel Websites GospelBanjo.com Gospel Bluegrass - Banjo Songs
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Banjo Lesson Videos Here are some banjo lesson video samples for the banjo lessons that go with our Books, DVDs and Online Lessons. The videos are for Backup Banjo, Beginner Banjo Videos, Banjo Tunes, Play Along,...
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What's New at BanjoTeacher.com
What's New at BanjoTeacher.com New Picks Little Maggie and Coated for Comfort Picks Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo Book Bridges We now carry the Nick Banjo Bridge, Sosebee Bridges, Grover and Quality Banjo...
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Click here to submit your website link to BanjoTeacher.comBelow are a courtesy listing of Banjo and Bluegrass links Please report any broken links to us.Links for BanjoDirectory of Private Lessons Available for...
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Here are some links to banjo websites where you will find everything you need to improve on the banjo.Links to Banjo Player SitesBluegrass Band WebsitesInternal Links for Banjo Services GoldTone BanjosDetailsThe Banjo...
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From the House of Plank in EnglandThe pride of the Capital of Bluegrass in England- John DowlingJohn Dowling from London, England- 2002 American National Banjo Champion at Winfield KSTim WiedenkellerFantastic Picker,...
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Find a Bluegrass band in your area Acoustic Endeavors Acoustic SyndicateTom Adams Alive and Pickin' All4Hym Bluegrass BandAmazing GrassAnderson Family Band Darol Anger Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition Appalachian...
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