I just bought a banjo last saturday, and even though I already play guitar a bit, I still feel totally lost in the world of banjo-stuff, so your videos are a great help. It's amazing how you can get so much sound out of one instrument. Thanks again for your great instruction. :D
i have to agree with the whole guitar/banjo thing, just 'cause you can play the guitar don't make banjo any easier, I have been playing on a banjo for about a year now, and it's FINALLY starting to get easier
You know, when I show this to bluegrass folks they're invariably amazed that you can reproduce the sound with frailing, or that you're not using a resonator on that banjo.
I've browsed Banjo forums looking for advice and everything is so black and white absolute. You MUST have a tone ring, you MUST have this, you MUST have that. There was even a teacher who said he'd turn away students if he had a certain brand of banjo (which he called junk)!
Hi! You're an awesome teacher. One question though. With the Hammer-on (2-3, strum-thumb, pull-off (3-0) strum thumb), I get lost when you leap into light speed. Can you show your strum method (the long verson) in slow-mo?
Happy Easter - here in London our back garden is covered in snow (global warming) looks pretty, your videos are great, yet another thank you for sharing. Inspirational. Feel like I am gonna have to get me a banjo:)
Hi Guy's, good to hear that the Retreat is going good. I'm gonna try for next year.
The best news is that dear ol' dad is renewing is vow's with mum. My wife and I renewed our vow's last Sunday 16th. Give them my love. Good lick patrick, you are worth every cent. Bless you all.
This made my B-day even better. I listened to the podcast already, but its nice to get a clear view on what you're actually doing! Thank you. ( btw, spring started today ;) )
hey man, i have finally gotten a banjo! its an old inexpensive banjo and it plays really well. the only problem is that the strings on it are 10 years old, really corrosive. and oh yes, nickel-coated. i am allergic to nickel therefore i cant use those type of strings. i currently use phosphorus bronze and stainless steel strings on my other 3 guitars.
so what i'm really asking is. what type of strings can you suggest that are not nickel-plated? and yes, i do have a 5 string.
Patrick - Thank you too, for everything. You've given us all here an enormous gift and we feel blessed to have you. The banjo has opened a whole new musical world for me. You deserve all the success that is coming to you. God bless you and your family. Nick
Hello Patrick Thank You! Great Video soon i will be getting a Banjo from you. you make it look so simple. when i can get the walking and chewing gum thing down. i might be able to play It.congrats to you guys on your success. Happy Easter Too you also Udell
nice fmb turorial ive been looking all over for a clawhammer one.
kbkelley1 1 year ago
It looks easy but it's not so easy! GREAT PLAYING*********
wizhack 3 years ago
I just bought a banjo last saturday, and even though I already play guitar a bit, I still feel totally lost in the world of banjo-stuff, so your videos are a great help. It's amazing how you can get so much sound out of one instrument. Thanks again for your great instruction. :D
DarknessHowls 3 years ago
i have to agree with the whole guitar/banjo thing, just 'cause you can play the guitar don't make banjo any easier, I have been playing on a banjo for about a year now, and it's FINALLY starting to get easier
wbwillie 3 years ago
You know, when I show this to bluegrass folks they're invariably amazed that you can reproduce the sound with frailing, or that you're not using a resonator on that banjo.
I've browsed Banjo forums looking for advice and everything is so black and white absolute. You MUST have a tone ring, you MUST have this, you MUST have that. There was even a teacher who said he'd turn away students if he had a certain brand of banjo (which he called junk)!
Yeesh.
bluedanbob 3 years ago
bad ass patrick !!!
josh842507 3 years ago
Hi! You're an awesome teacher. One question though. With the Hammer-on (2-3, strum-thumb, pull-off (3-0) strum thumb), I get lost when you leap into light speed. Can you show your strum method (the long verson) in slow-mo?
oldbrutual 3 years ago
Happy Easter - here in London our back garden is covered in snow (global warming) looks pretty, your videos are great, yet another thank you for sharing. Inspirational. Feel like I am gonna have to get me a banjo:)
mike2601 3 years ago
Thanks for the video, and have a happy easter.
chrispizza 3 years ago
Hi Guy's, good to hear that the Retreat is going good. I'm gonna try for next year.
The best news is that dear ol' dad is renewing is vow's with mum. My wife and I renewed our vow's last Sunday 16th. Give them my love. Good lick patrick, you are worth every cent. Bless you all.
Daryle Taylor, from the UK.
dazzat1 3 years ago
I like the NEW background !
jockeyhollow5 3 years ago
This made my B-day even better. I listened to the podcast already, but its nice to get a clear view on what you're actually doing! Thank you. ( btw, spring started today ;) )
DragonWorshipper 3 years ago
hey man, i have finally gotten a banjo! its an old inexpensive banjo and it plays really well. the only problem is that the strings on it are 10 years old, really corrosive. and oh yes, nickel-coated. i am allergic to nickel therefore i cant use those type of strings. i currently use phosphorus bronze and stainless steel strings on my other 3 guitars.
so what i'm really asking is. what type of strings can you suggest that are not nickel-plated? and yes, i do have a 5 string.
therandomguy3 3 years ago
GHS makes stainless steel strings. I use the PF170 set. They sound great and they last forever.
Dobro33H 3 years ago
Patrick - Thank you too, for everything. You've given us all here an enormous gift and we feel blessed to have you. The banjo has opened a whole new musical world for me. You deserve all the success that is coming to you. God bless you and your family. Nick
comateensnyc 3 years ago
Hello Patrick Thank You! Great Video soon i will be getting a Banjo from you. you make it look so simple. when i can get the walking and chewing gum thing down. i might be able to play It.congrats to you guys on your success. Happy Easter Too you also Udell
udellg 3 years ago