Mastering a musical instrument, especially one with distinct techniques like the banjo, typically requires months or even years of dedicated practice. While it’s possible to pick up basic chords and strumming patterns within a day, achieving proficiency is unrealistic. Can You Learn the Banjo in Just 24 Hours Factors like finger strength, muscle memory, and … Read more
Welcome to our Banjo Interviews series. Each week we will be interviewing a different Banjo performer, player, maker or enthusiast. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. Banjo Interview: Duncan Fremlin Please introduce yourself Duncan Fremlin. I live in Toronto, Canada. At 72, I’m still pretty passionate about the 5-string banjo and … Read more
So, you want o learn the Banjo? Thankfully there are lots of free resources all over the web to get you going. We’ve compiled this list to help you start Free Online Banjo Lessons and Resources Free Banjo Tabs A Book Of Five Strings: A Collection of Free Praise Music Instructional Videos for Banjo and … Read more
The banjo is an iconic instrument that has been an integral part of American folk and bluegrass music for centuries. If you’re interested in learning more about this versatile instrument, there are plenty of books available that can provide valuable insight into its history, construction, and playing techniques. In this article, we’ll take a look … Read more
Welcome to our Banjo Interviews series. Each week we will be interviewing a different Banjo performer, player, maker or enthusiast. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. Banjo Interview: Logan Hart My name is Logan Hart, and I live in Chicago, IL. In addition to playing the banjo, I also write more … Read more
Keith Urban isn’t known for having a vast collection of songs solely featuring the banjo. However, he cleverly incorporates the banjo into a number of his tracks, adding a unique flavor and rhythmic complexity. Here are some prominent examples: Keith Urban Banjo Lesson In this video by Keith Urban, he shows us how to play … Read more
In this video by Hughes Music Banjo we give you dozens of tips, tricks and exercises to help you increase your speed while playing the Banjo. We cover topics such as Motion Efficiency, Thumb Motion, Tension, Speed Bursts, Breathing and Excess Arm Motion. Check out our Free Banjo Tabs resource. Video Text: okay welcome back … Read more
In these videos we show you everything you need to know to learn how to play Foggy Mountain Breakdown on the banjo. Enjoy the step-step instructions on how to play this legendary song. “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” is a famous bluegrass instrumental, that was written by Earl Scruggs and first recorded on December 11, 1949. Check … Read more
William Norton Bailey (December 8, 1912 – December 12, 1978), was known professionally as Bill Bailey. William Bailey was an American dancer who is best known for his incredible moonwalk performances. A moonwalk is a dance move in which the dancer appears to be walking forward while actually sliding backward, and Bailey was a master … Read more
The Bill Bailey song, Bill Bailey Won’t You Please Come Home, is a classic tune that has been around for over a century. It’s a fun, upbeat song that is often played on the banjo, and has become a staple in the bluegrass and country music genres. In this article, we’ll take a closer look … Read more
