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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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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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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A question on the middle finger not cooperatingDear Ross,I am a member and I have a question for you. I started playing last June and my middle finger wants to move up away from the strings when I strike the other...
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Set Up and Banjo Repair QuestionsQuestionHi RossJust a quick note to say how much I am enjoying the courses I have downloaded from you. I have recently detected vibration on my 4th string when fretting. All the other...
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What´s the benefit with a radius neck compared with a standard one?
Radius Neck / Banjo AdviceStudent QuestionHi Nick! I´m really pleased with your Nick Picks that arriwed a few days ago. They improve both tone and speed to my picking. Bye the way, could you tell me what´s the benefit...
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Question on using a preamp with a Fishman Banjo Pickup
Question on using a preamp with a Fishman Banjo Pickup......Hi, I purchased a Gold Tone BG-250 F from you a few months ago. Great banjo by the way. I installed the Fishman rare earth pickup in it and was hoping you...
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QuestionHi Ross,I am in my mid 50’s and got my first banjo as well as your impressive book “The Banjo Encyclopedia”. I wanted to be sure that I am on right track and to verify that you suggest using the book in the...
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Comment, RequestLearning new techniques and new songs has been the driving force for me to play every day and your Website has added a new dimension to my quest. I've watched your newest video of "Boil Them Cabbage...
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Advice for how to bend banjo picks:Student Question:Is there a preferred bending of the finger tips? Should they be bent to where they are 45 degrees to your finger nails or left as they are when you take them out of...
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How to put a banjo capo onStudent QuestionI spent yesterday at a oldtime music jamboree with about ten different bands playing. I noticed the guitar players when they moved their capos they didn't retune, when I put...
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Right Hand Accuracy QuestionI have been struggling with right hand accuracy for some time now. I have even emailed you a couple of times for advice, which you graciously offered. Please indulge me one more time as I...
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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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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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