Frailing Banjo Lesson Two

[Squash173]

Wow! Thank you very much.

[amutemusic]

The ONLY person I can imagine doing a better job of teaching would be Chuck Norris. But he never teaches..... he only does! X)

So that makes you THE MAN!

[MrCommonlawyer]

Great teacher, great musician; a joy to watch..... thank you.

[countorlock100]

this makes so much sense, ive switched from gitar to banjer and im definatly a product of the reversed frailing technique that developed when banjer players took up gitar. Im trying to retrain my hand so im leading with my finger and not my thumb. thanks man, ive seen the light

[geistbutt]

I watched your first video about 2 years ago and had patience and took it slow just like you said. Having played a number of instruments, once I started to get better I couldn't stop playing. Banjo is by far my favorite instrument and the better you get the more you want to play. For all watching, this is a great video to get started, have patience and soon you'll never want to put it down. Thanks again for the great lessons.

[flylooper]

Hi, Patrick...I am a trained musician (on the piano) but have always wanted to learn the banjo. I once tried the guitar but came to the conclusion that I need a left-handed guitar/banjo. (Weird, I know!) I'm having a hard time finding one. Any ideas where I can obtain one? BTW, your lessons are very informative...leading me to actually give it a go.

[MrGrayTube]

Used to have a harmonica, but it gave me headace every time I plyed it, not because of the noise, but all that sucking & blowing

[constantgamer247]

you are the alton brown of music!!!

[HandsomeSasquatch]

does any one know when i try frailing i usually hit the bottom string up instead of down, is that a problem?

[testsubjectseven]

How do you spell the website that was mentioned in reference to "Skip to my lou?"

[samuelmunro2]

9'14 hehe he said strap-on. Juvenile I know. But in all seriousness amazing lessons. I've lewarn sooo... much from Dobro33H kieep it real and keep it frailing.

[gnr700]

how do i put this banjo strap on?! lol

[awsomeshot]

I am liking the vids man. My awesome girlfriend bought me a banjo for christmas. I have been playing guitar for 10ish years. do you have any tips for transistion from guitar flat picking and finger picking to banjo frailing/picking?

[frogstomp91]

Hey Patrick, I have the habit of using an up-stroke with my middle finger when I hit the first string when I do the frailing strum, is that ok or do they all have to be downstrokes?

[countorlock100]

@frogstomp91 @awsomeshot reverse what you know, lead with your finger (downward) and not your thumb. I had the same problem, as an ex gitar play, i was trapped in the habit of playing walking bass lines and melody on the bottom strings with my thumb.

[BANGERS68]

dont quite get the harmonica dude.. but you are good.. i could play all day with this guy..i believe he could,,i believe he could too.

[d2majzoub]

Hey Dobro33h. Thanks for these instruction clips. They are very helpful. I'm trying to learn a couple traditional Scottish songs: Loch Lomond and Scotland the Brave.

I don't know if you do requests, but will you please do a vid demonstrating how to play these clawhammer style? I'd also love just watching you play 'em. Thanks.

[isaacsk8b]

hi, I hope you read this and reply......

im picking up the banjo and came upon this video which helped a lot, but thats not why im posting. Im wrighting because i loved the way you play the string guitar, and hope you can help me play like that, im close but cant quite get it.... great job

[rachelschack]

good videos



[misfitz138]

patrick, thank you thank you thank you

you inspire me

thank you!!!

[rankodor1000]

Very nice. Thanks for making this... just starting out with the banjo, and this has been great introductory material.

[zuppke]

I like your method.

[Knockoff10]

Hi Patrick, is there a lesson three as i cant find it on here ?

Frailing Banjo lesson 3 is what i tried to search.

Oh by the way, your video lesson are awesome....

Nigel UK

[Knockoff10]

Hi Patrick, is there a lesson three as i cant find it on here ?

Frailing Banjo lesson 3 is what i tried to search.

Oh by the way, your video lesson are awesome....

Nigel UK

[TheFreemanuk]

I love listening to you talk i wish i could study with you i suppose the web is good for some things

thankyou for your wisdom and exellent teaching style

10/10 x

[hochbob]

Excellent lesson. You are as skilled at teaching as you are at playing. Thanks for posting.

[Onemeatball1]

It's really nice to see you playing without finger picks. Years ago..i lost my picks and couldn't play, so i learned to play without...and never looked back. Thanks for generously giving us your time and your knowledge...Prime example of passing the 'craft' along....that's what music should all be about. Thanks again Dobro.

[scarredsky]

this guy is awesome! love the background information!

[jamima222]

debating on scrugg style or frailing what to do :(

[montarabletim]

BOTH if you have the desire and time both styles will complement the learning process of the other. its all about building your brain to nerve highway kind of like when you learned to walk . And hey look how good your walking now! GOOD LUCK

[meghanlowell]

When you switch chords does it matter if you swtich it on the first strum or second?

[AnotherWob]

another *excellent* lesson - i'd never thought of the church lick as upside down frailing, but 'tis! how cool!

[spouliotte]

Dude - great lessons!

[Labrabob]

Where could one purchase the DVD?

[masterpcorps1]

He plays so good! i just recently got a banjo and i love it and im trying my best to learn without giving up....

[samuidesune]

excellent stuff - entertaining and informative. you are a fine teacher sir!

[DANIELCHAPTERNINE]

this guy reminds me of john candy, Godbless him.

[songblam]

I've played classical, rock, jazz, and folk guitar for 40 years. I've never listened to ANY single video on youtube for anywhere near 30 minutes, but I watched and totally enjoyed and learned from BOTH of yours! Thank you! I will buy the book from Amazon this week, but thanks to you, I'm already on my way to a long-held dream to play the banjo(and harmonica!).

[MandGTight]

your amazing keep doing the frailing lessons!

[cashc0w]

great teacher thank you sir

[k0vert]

wow man. patrick's lessons are so easily digestible and intuitive, but yet so informative. totally my cup of tea.

[legalrule]

Dobro33H,

I just sent you message but I had not seen this video. Please post more videos!

Great job!

[SSSnowbird]

I love these, but where can I find the third lesson?

[orckiller91]

you have to buy the dvd

[scorpioncharlie]

hello and thank you,i was ready to throw my 1850's banjo in the bin because i seriously thought i had fat fingers and couldn,t find any chords.now after watching your great video i have now changed from learning bluegrass with finger picks to frailing and getting somewhere at last.thank you very much.stuart from cannock wood.

[KarloR27]

Hi Patrick I'm wondering I started doing a little bit of frailing. When I do hammer ons on the d string I use my first finger to do the frailing. Do you always use the second finger for doing all the strings on the frailing style or can you use the first and second finger to? I find that I'm used to doing that style.

[Dobro33H]

It's really got to be the middle finger only. Using the index will throw off your hand angle, and using two finger never really works.

[KarloR27]

Cheers thanks but I thought when I did use the first finger it sort of worked out for me and it wasn't to bad on the banjo but anyway al try doing the middle finger from now on. I've been playing the banjo for about a year and over 18 months. I went off it a little bit but getting my interest back into it.

[KarloR27]

Hi Patrick I've been using nowadays my middle finger all the time now and I find it a lot easier and comfortable in the frailing banjo playing. Started to do some frailing now on the banjo so I don't think all do three finger roll anymore cause I just don't feel bothered about it.

[DeBillie58]

@Dobro33H

Downstroke on middle finger, upstroke on 1st.... whaddayamean, never works? Took me a long time but its awsome.... I even use it on bass with a thumb slap.....

[RedneckCasanova]

Wow, you're not just an excellent player...you're a consummate teacher! I thought I was the only one to discovered the harp-diatonic connection! I never took it as far as you have but I always used harp as a springboard for explaining things to those so overwhelmed by the implications of chromatic theory that they're discouraged in their pursuit of largely diatonic folk music.

You're a true folkie...you share and demystify and seem to hold back no secrets which I respect immensely!

[signwavejack]

Your insights and philosophy about the universal nature of the frailing rhythm is a revelation. Pointing out that it's the guitar strum turned upside down was incredibly helpful in nailing down the frailing pattern. This is a critical concept for guitar players who are learning banjo. After a couple of years of novice-bluegrass plucking on my banjo, I feel like I just learned to play a whole new instrument with a world of possibilities. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[ColourRainbows]

Hi my name is Lawrence from South Wales i hav a question if this is the right place to ask is there a lesson 3 on frailing banjo thank you Lawrence,

[norse96]

Thanks Patrick! Your lessons are very helpful!

[ChrisSletvold]

I've learned much in the short time I've been watching these tutorials, but hammering, pull offs, muting, etc. still elude me. Is there a tutorial that goes in depth with these (especially hammering)? It's just kinda hard to be playing along and getting the basics, then you totally kick ass with things a bit unfamiliar. It gives a great goal, but is a little frustrating in trying to find how to reach it.

[blueeyednirvana]

WOW! You are a wonderful instructor-I've enjoyed watching your instructional video as much as I enjoy hearing Dr. Ralph play! Awesome!

[comateensnyc]

Patrick - Thank you so much for your incredible lessons. Am eternally grateful. God bless.

[kotrie]

you are a very good teacher. i'd be lost without your teaching. Next time I'm in Maryland you're getting a visit! Joseph - Manchester UK.

[jpmanyhearts]

You are awesome I can't wait until lesson 3 please hurry god bless

[ouzox]

Your book is awesome! (:

[ashleydwatson]

I thought lesson one was very helpful, and I wanted to see lesson two, but it will play for about 3 seconds and then freeze. I wanted to know if other people are experiencing this problem.

[bad2thebanjo]

I had the same problem. Try sending yourself the video through email then open it up in the email. That worked for me...

[jim8202]

It did that with me too for the first couple of times but it plays okay now.

[Jamesmp]

Patrick, you are a great teacher. That for all your help and you make the videos fun to watch!

God bless

[Petey1308]

Thanks alot Patrick! This has inspired me to learn the banjo :)

I think ill sell one of my guitars for one :)

God Bless

[ridgehop]

you

are

FANTASTIC!!!!

thank you so much.

[plucknpick]

Awsome. I could never fiqure out the guitar because I play all the banjo styles. I never thought of reversing the strum pattern to adapt to the guitar!!

[4wdthinking]

wonderful stuff. Inspirational. I`ve had a banjo for a few years, this has given me a new motivation to take it further than the chordal strumming. Thank you.

[steelyvisionary]

thanks so much, i just wanted to tell you that youve inspired me to learn the banjo

God bless

[penick73]

I have to say that I have never seen or heard anybody who teaches so clearly and well as you do. Your honesty and sincerity shine through. Who could fail with you as their teacher. Very many thanks.

[fabricari]

Tried to post a video response with sample of how far I've come from nothing thanks to your tutorials. I still have a long way to go, but I wouldn't have had a chance at figuring out frailing if not for your videos, so thanks! In the video, I try something a bit different - not sure if it's good practice, but I tuned the drone string to "A" and played chords in key of "A minor." Anywho, thanks again! I'll keep watching.

[scope13kz6]

Thank you for sharing this with us. You are truly a special person and a great teacher. Now, all I need to do is practice, practice,practice.

[twinkleone]

MAGNIFICENT.

[eaveric]

Thank you for this excellent video! So clear and heartfelt.

[masonbill123]

I thumbpick a guitar and learning bluegrass banjo, I also like this style.Thanks for this video.

[Edthebanjo]

thank god for u! everyone is calling it clawhammer for some reason...claw hammer is some thing completely different! and u have shown it it frailing

[ben31187]

Excellent tutorial video! i look forward to seeing your next one. you explain everything really well for people to understand! im having difficulty maintaining a steady rhythm but i guess thats all down to practise!! keep up the good work.

[EncyofAL]

These are great. Please, please, please add more.

[Blazestalker100]

Thnx!! Been w8ing for a long time on this now.

[abakst]

way to go! a great sequel to part one... I've got a grasp on basic music stuff, having played the acoustic guitar for several years (all self-taught, no lessons), but I'm still learning LOADS from these videos! I love learning all about the banjo, a new instrument to me, and I look fwd to part three!!