Jon Eric playing SALT CREEK on the 5 string banjo

[42Unk]

I've been playing the banjo for about a year now and every time I think I kick ass I watch this video to remind myself just how far I have to go.......also......I didn't know people in Iowa could rock

[42Unk]

I don't even have words man.......way to rock a banjo

[kswilson89]

Hi Jon, great playing! When you do those scale runs do you just use your thumb and index finger to pick alternately?

[JonEricMusic]

@kswilson89

I switch up depending on what scale I am playing

OR string that is picked.

[DirkJefferson]

Brilliant. Skill and speed at the service of uncompromised musicality. -

Your smile at the end is deserved

[kswilson89]

Jon Eric you are a wizard! Seriously though, amazing playing!

[zandermagic]

Fantastic!

[Gnawonit]

What a cool guy

[bunglejr]

ur brilliant m8, uve inspired me man, um i wanna start soonish, what song should i first parctice on?

[DennisVernier]

Wonderful playing! So glad I found your channel. Outstanding!!

[Elam25fyi]

I noticed in your notes about the video you put "Just goofing off" .... I wish I could "goof off" like that .......great playing !

[boogpatton]

YEE -IKES! Jon, that was seriously K.A.!

[maverick4687]

Those licks are so innovative! You've got serious skill... I can't get enough of this

[islwyn96]

Where can I find the tab for this or can you do a video lesson?? Thank you very much for your video's you rock

[frmertd]

I like how you go melody, then get away, then melody, then get away. Very creative. Fast and your timing is spot on. strong work. solid as a rock.

[cjpf4]

Top notch buddy!

[TheClarityOfThought]

I usually listen to metal and other rock music. I consider my favourite musicians to be gods among men due to there ability to shred and make a guitar scream. Though bluegrass is not generally my style of music, I appreciate your incredible abilities. You can now add me, a metalhead, to yoru fandom.

[Sagrads]

Awesome the 5-string banjo tuning as?????

[JonEricMusic]

@Sagrads

I know that most people play this in the key of "A Major"-

Played it in G Major with regular banjo tuning which is:

5-g 4-D 3-G 2-B 1-d

[Sagrads]

@JonEricMusic Thank You =)

[choclabnut]

You make that look so easy! Always enjoy listening to you.

I bought an Alvarez 5 string several years back and worked at it for a while but now all I can do is listen to others and enjoy it! Just can't get my fingers to wrap around the neck!

[choclabnut]

You make that look so easy! Always enjoy listening to you.

I bought an Alvarez 5 string several years back and worked at it for a while but now all I can do is listen to others and enjoy it! Just can't get my fingers to wrap around the neck!

[choclabnut]

You make that look so easy! Always enjoy listening to you.

I bought an Alvarez 5 string several years back and worked at it for a while but now all I can do is listen to others and enjoy it!

[choclabnut]

You make that look so easy! Always enjoy listening to you.

I bought an Alvarez 5 string several years back and worked at it for a while but now all I can do is listen to others and enjoy it!

[potters27]

very nice dude, i just stole your licks thanks!!!

[JonEricMusic]

@potters27 One can not "steal" what has been FREELY given away.

Pay it forward and all the best in your musical persuits!

Banjoistically yours,

Jon Eric

[JetFlyBoy]

I am transcribing your stuff. Take that as the highest of compliments!

[vanass01]

1:24 - 1:25 is a great lick

[kaderoder]

Very talented Sir.

[jakethefiddle]

no,thank you! man,that was very good1

[zoegirls1]

I wish i could play like you man your the next earl scruggs

[KeithProctorArtist]

BRILLIANT

[yoyo23man23]

that was hot

[MrLongtimegone]

Nice job Pardner seems like you have smoothed out some since the first time I was checking out your video's. Gotta keep inproving. Keep it up

[ram1008ram]

Great Job Jon enjoyed your pickin

[orefrima]

This was amazing..I don't know what to say!

I have this tune in my banjo learning book and I doubt I'll reach that level of playing anytime soon :P

Bravo!

[FancyGapClawhammer]

I love the basic song and then the licks and runs you do, but you always jump back into the song. I can't stand it when people stray off and stay off, but you, you are perfect! Great job!

[banjoman80]

Awesome, perfect, excellent. Jon, aren't you Bela Fleck's neighbour or ? LOL

[parksat07]

you been doing it a while eh?

lol I play the 5 string to, i'm gettin back into it now.

[altchang]

Heck yeah, Jon, you have a lot of confidence! You go right into the song. I admire that and hope to get there one day. And I love the banjoistically yours!! Allison

[1serb1aco1]

i want a banjo for my birthday =/

[2zwaantjes]

God LORD!! You must be playing a little over 2 weeks, right? ;D

Bravo!!!!!!

[bigbentupper]

i love your playing, keep em coming!

[jssechase]

My friend that was great! To be successful you have to do things original and unique and you have all the tools to do it! I'm just curious, who were your inspiartions and who's style did you try to learn first? Or, are you self taught? I bet I should of asked that first!

[thomasjbenolkinmusic]

very awesome!

[Raftsmanship]

We have an expression here in the UK..: S~@#T the bed, that boy can play...

Thank you for your inspirational influence Jon, much appreciated.

[Timeforunleash]

banjo's are awesome! =)

[weatherboxlisp]

Yeah, you're very good.

[banjoleroy]

Excellent!

Thank you Jon Eric!

[richardsonbrothers]

Hi Jon, great pickin'!

~Cats and the Fiddler

[mgv74]

Jon, Great work! There are a few pickers that have been instrumental in my learning the banjo; 1) being my uncle, 2) Mr Scruggs and 3) you. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[chickengnawer]

YOWZA! 8 P

[kovalmike]

Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

[style5tie]

That ain't the way Ralph would do it.... At least you're playing an archtop....

[banjoman80]

Hell Yeah! Excellent picking, my bow to you Jon.

[banjoskater]

John Eric you are the man best version on the tube 5 *

[FLINTER1740]

Jon, You have a great talent - a true professional has the ability to make something hard "look" easy.

[catman605]

Bela couldn't have done that better.

[starsandbarsDixie]

Single string...chromatics...everythi­ng.

Great job.

[instantpestering]

Wow, I clicked on this from the response from Super Mario Banjo and figured it would be ultra lame. Pleasantly surprised that it's a great, great video!

I've been playing banjo for just over a year now and it's ultra addicting... I've got videos posted, not as good as yours, but I'm extremely good for how long I've been playing.

[soaps67]

you are very good, and polite. i like you

[motherfecker123]

youre pretty amazing. i am a guitarist of almost 8 years now, and i want to officially learn banjo cause of this vid

[jasonhobert37]

That was seriously the greatest thing I've ever heard.

[broncbuster]

Nice Pickin!

[saxandwhiskey]

your playing is an endless orgasm

[mcaltham]

its a cotten pickin Steve Vai on banjo Lol, FANTASTIC!!!

[vanass01]

great performance !

[amerikanerMarinen]

Hot damn son!

Over the top, great pickin!

[bobbybuttfield]

Great! Thanks for sharing this with us Jon.

[pipernick]

That was unbelievable! Excellent!!!!

[katvanbus]

I was just at Merlefest.... wonder if you were there?

great pickin'!

[tactteam00]

whoa dude!!!!!! i was just at telluride bluegrass last summer where the heck were you?!

[segerduder]

You're a great picker Jon

[blugrastooth]

i'll tell you what that just wasn't good or fast enough for me. that was obviously a joke people. that is unbelievable technique you have sir. i consider myself humbled today after watching this! great picking.

Josh

[BanjoMaster318]

Thats one of the best breaks for salt creek i've ever heard

[fatblueman]

Man! Wished you lived in Japan...

[clarktunes]

Have you ever been to Winfield?

[graciemuldoon]

This is one of the hottest banjo pickers ever - and you still HAVENT HEARD HIM SING - he can WAIL!!!!!!!!

What a vocalist!

Whew! HOT!

[bureautje]

Next time, take an other chair. You gotta have prettier ones out there in Iowa.

[5stringmikey]

Nice! Great Single String work and some interesting bluesy melodic licks in there too! You sound great man! I was already getting bored with my Salt Creek, and now it really seems plain!!!

[tsingybutt]

I wish I lived in Iowa, so I could be one of your students!

[Amulius]

Saying "Impressive" to this would be an understatement; This was fantastic!

[fixationstudios]

Cheers Jon Eric!

[boogpatton]

Mighty nice Jon ... you're one darn fine player!!!!

Cheers,

Boog

[ace1074]

Beast mode!

[Fabianpilot]

Wooww.....man, you gotta be kidding...you told me I have a nice picking... ..but honestly I might be okay...but you are impressive!!! really great picking....I'm faaaarr to be as good as you!! congrats!!! I wish I could play as good as you!! keep on rocking!!

[buffychic]

You rock Jon. Miss u!!

XOXO, Kristi

[jdpkbb]

Impressive. For some reason, I sense you play many o' instrument. keep the picking going.

[BenJenkinsbanjo]

Thanks! that means alot comin from you...i wish i could play this song as half as good as you. Great Job!

[mrgreer51]

Wow, dude! You are goo-ood!

[ivvirginia]

Smoken Jon, Smoken...

[topfran]

Uffffffffff.....!!!! Bravo? NO, spectacular.

[sissilia]

Great playing. Try to cut down on the douchebaggery though.

[BlueBanjoGrass]

That was great!!!!!!!

[OztarAntoine]

Awesome !

Rarely seen such a thing !

[winterstarpromo]

Very cool. :)

~*Winter*~

[Me2or3]

Fantabulistic!!!

[RyleeC9]

Hi from JJ in MYB... you are very talented. Loved this.

[YoppyKyabetsu]

I would say you pretty much own the fretboard and have a beefy right hand engine to take it pretty much anywhere you want. Amazing stuff.