Subway Shuffle 6-string Banjo!

[roylflush]

YOU,my friend,are a GREAT teacher!

[Thrawn6211]

I love the sound of this instrument. I like Irish music and a 5-string is going to be used more for melody in Irish music. Tenor banjos are very expensive, I think this is the best of two worlds. A nice guitar sound to it but with the twang of a banjo.

[CanvasFalcon]

The Flying Index Finger of Fate ! LOL That's a good one !! Nice Ditty's !!

[rlreeser]

Do you have a DVD teaching product?

[misstinwhistle1]

Love the enthusiasm

[lodge99]

very good, thank's that has got me going! Lodge

[Bassplayingboy]

Great way to get the banjo sound without learning the traditional 5 string banjo. Are the 6-string banjos not played with finger picks?

[strongwar54]

Please tell me what are the notes of every strings. I got one and i vould Like to learn Philippe.forteguerre@orange.fr tanks!

[IndianaSurfGuitar]

A great transitional instrument, for somebody hesitant to learn 4- or 5-string banjo.

[cwdonnelly]

Very cool man!

[CamAKaziii]

how much are these

BANJITARS buddy

[whakawhakapapa]

we love u patrick

[davelynn27]

can you do a video on more close up on fingers when you picck please i have a 6 string banjo love it .

[davelynn27]

can you do a video on more close up on fingers when you picck please

[iangoescrunch]

I love that you have banana hands. yet still play with with pin point accuracy on the hammer -ons. huzzah!

[mycajah]

@iangoescrunch it is those hands that allow him to fret two strings at once,.

[Dobro33H]

@mycajah Size has nothing to do with it!

[mycajah]

@Dobro33H Really? The pads of my fingers don't seem big enough to cover two strings, not on my guitar anyway.

[luuuk4s]

does a 6 string banjo have the same chords like a guitar?

[darrentoth1701]

@luuuk4s It can--and he has it tuned to E standard there, but I often keep mine in either drop D (DADGBE) or an open D Minor (DADFAD)...the different tunings lend themselves to more Mississippi Blues, "OH Brother Where Art Thou" type of sound. But don't feel bad if you can't get this right away, for the past 2 years I keep coming back here and trying it, and it isn't as easy as it looks.

[JOHN50N1]

what.. you is the man.. great teacher !

[MrManushe]

keep on pickin and a grinnin big dog. cant stop playing the subway shuffle, thanks for teaching me!

[theRelics1]

Great video, and even better playing. I really wanna learn to play like that.

[briguy10001]

awesome!

[MickRdrummer]

i like how you teach!

[2LateIWon]

how would you play this with a 5-string?

[jezmundberserker]

"The flying index finger of fate." Right on!

[kosherboy35]

@jezmundberserker just like a regular guitar

[pebblegt]

i agree with neilismorgan.. im in the same situation, got one for christmas, just cant figure out how to tune it... but when i do ill definately be coming back to this.... any pointers on tuning it?

[neilismorgan]

Nice one! I My mrs just got me a 6 string Banjo for Christmas! I have a feeling she is gonna wish she never did in a few hours... A good lesson, fairly simple, gonna keep me happy for a long time. Cheers dude.

[sutho1969]

You're a great teacher, do you have DVD's?

Peter (Australia)

[mathowlett]

Yeeeehaaaaaaaaaw !! That's an awesome groove !!

[nikolai1959]

Thank you D0BRO33H--i bought USA -Tennesse 6 string Banjo --today i pick up.(from 11y.o. i play guitar)..it is hard-to go from guitar to banjo ...but thanx for yours video--may be after one month i can play ...may -be??? thank you .Nick.( DOBRO)-translate from Russian language--is: DO GOOD THINK TO THE PEOPLE...and you DID..thank you.Nick(Nikolai)...all the best...

[danytoon]

Trying hard this excercise from Spain! Thanks! I'll ask more 6 string excercises when I mastered that one! ;)

[mp2611]

gettin one at christmas!

[MisterGriffyBoy]

The base string on mine keeps sliding off the bridge, is there anything I can do? (like file the slot down so it fits deeper) I CANT PLAY THIS WITHOUT A BASE STRING AND ITS PISSIN ME OFF

[giggleblaggle]

Wow that's an interesting style I've never heard before. Definitely going to have to learn that, but I'll have to wing it on a five string.

[Beutegermane]

@muzics5430 thanks for your answer, but i can play this now;-) But- i have since one week ago a 5-string and i learn very fast :-) Best regards Peter from germany

[banjobubby]

the flying index finger of faith hahaha nice

[Timothydlol]

great video pal

[Beutegermane]

wowowowowow....i don`t know, wich string i have to pick with the index finger?

I saw the video more than 100 times, but i think i`m to stupid for thic (cryyy)

[muzic5430]

@Beutegermane don't give up. I think he alternates between the bottom two strings. Just a guess though, practice that though. I only play 5 string banjo so this is a little different. But don't give up!

[Roadthales]

Very cool I'm getting one today

[Beutegermane]

Great!!!!! I`m from germany and i have since 4 weeks a guitarbanjo. It looks so easy, patrick is playing the subway shuffle, burt i broke my fingers...left nowes not what the right hand is doing. =))=))...i thin, i need 1000 years to play this =))=))...bye the way, patrick is a more than good teacher for this. Thank you very much ;-)

[jordijordigraficstar]

wonderful thanks

[jezmundberserker]

Very cool. I'm now fully convinced I need one of these things. I usually just play guitar, but I've been looking for a different type of vibe/sound. By the way, at the beginning of the video when you show how the banjo sounds, it reminds me of the intro to "London Blues" by Canned Heat. If you have a chance, find that song and you'll see what I mean.

[WhiteAsianMan]

How does your banjo sound so good when you hammer on? When I do it I can barely hear it

[JoelIsaacMills]

nice lil rendition of freight train.

[brettthain1]

Looks like brilliant entertainment if you and your mates are drunk. They do look like fun.

[babyzenon]

what make is this one?

[fdudleys0125]

@babyzenon  It's an "Indiana" Barnd

[fdudleys0125]

@babyzenon It is an "Indiana" 6 string banjo

[beaufort13]

Cool like the Subway Shuffle. Just bought a six string and have been giving it such a hammering. love it. Keep up the good work 'bro

[lai888l]

happy happy joy joy! thanks bro!

[lai888l]

happy happy joy joy! thanks bro!

[victimdivine]

what tuning is this in?

[Muzikman127]

@victimdivine eadgbe

[victimdivine]

what tuning is this in?

[cannissolis]

why do people insist on calling these banjos? it is a guitar in stringing and playing it merely has a banjo sound board. if you can play a guitar you can play this. It is like saying that a mandolin banjo is a banjo or a ukulele banjo is a banjo. Does this mean that an f hole jazz gutar is a chello?

[brooklynstudio]

@Roemerfreak tuned just like a guitar, you got it man

[PrinceAbigor]

That's really cool that tightening the head increases the response. That would be great for tapping. Nice video!

[PrinceAbigor]

That's really cool that tightening the head increases the response. That would be great for tapping. Nice video!

[fdudleys0125]

@PrinceAbigor Yes it's seemless NO LEARNING CURVE!!! At lease three manufacturers Gold Tone, Dean, and Indiana

[Roemerfreak]

can you tune this Banjo like an guitare (E A D G B E)

please send me an answer

[Roemerfreak]

can you tune this Banjo like an guitare (E A D G B E)

please send me an answer

[brooklynstudio]

@Roemerfreak tuned just like a guitar, you got it man

[brooklynstudio]

@Roemerfreak tuned just like a guitar, you got it man

[kmart110]

ive had a "Dean" for about a year now, just bought finger and thumb picks , has helped my "banjo" playing lots. yer soundin good my friend

[kmart110]

ive had a "Dean" for about a year now, just bought finger and thumb picks , has helped my "banjo" playing lots. yer soundin good my friend

[licensedhobo]

this guy is really good at slowly teaching

[DuskY1991]

It's possible to tune these like a 5 string banjo, right?

Very cool video.

[wormsgarrett1]

@DuskY1991 nope

[fdudleys0125]

@DuskY1991  NO

[greenmoose91]

Awesome video! Just got a 6 String for Christmas and was pretty helpless until now because all the banjo notes are for 5 string banjos but this opens a whole new door :D Thank you!

[chaplinshouse]

great lesson.  well presented!

[chordbasher]

Hey thank you so much for that excellent lesson:) I'm a guitar player and just bought a 6 string banjo today and fully intend to live your dream.

[budokancobra]

Awesome in all aspects!! Love it!!

[harmonicaben12]

how do you exactly play the 2 finger e chord? i cant find anything on internet

[67Jazzmaster]

Does it use banjo strings, or guitar strings?

[ROONTANG]

I don't play banjo, I'm a bassist. But this was an awesome vid! You're a great teacher too. Five stars.

[garithestratplayer]

Where can I find tabs for my 6 string banjo?

[ski3223]

This guy makes me smile lol It would be so awesome to take lessons with him.

[RascalKyng]

Is this standard tuning?

Open D?

Which one?

[ski3223]

I'm not sure but I wanna know.

[garithestratplayer]

at 4:08 , you can hear that it is standard tuning EADGBE

[DethDroog]

Awesome man! Congratulations!

[Robearwgl]

I love the banjo. It's more America than apple pie and baseball.

[TheJayTrain]

Except the banjo is a traditional Irish folk instrument lol.

[w0sp0]

You're awesome man! Thanks for this lesson!! Yee-ha!!

[bellaben]

you love this and i love it too!!!

[Dark0Raven]

oh i take you vid to train thx for this pat

[freretoc33]

gooooodddd!!!  a little frenchie

[zyxwfish]

cuttin those quarters, quarter notes that is. Yeah buddy.

[boatbuilder1]

Patrick, I have your books and have you on my favorites,

thanks so much for sharing, I have learned alot from you and will learn much more.

Thanks,

Dale

[SquidFace89]

haha flying first finger of fate!!!

[abrarose]

I love the facial expressions, keep smiling! Lots of fun!!

[AlexNC]

Great video! Thank you very much for making this so easy to understand. Now I just need to talk my fingers into keeping up =)

[declan215]

Very good vid patrick.

[robkar1967]

You are a topman. i have just regained my hearing after 2 years. It went off like a switch in my left ear Dec 2006. Had an opperation a year ago but that did not help..... Last friday woke my hearing is back ( i hope for good). Good luck man, im off to buy a guitar banjo

[abc123gpl]

Very Cool very inspirating and helpful !!

Thanks a lot !!!

[TheFloaty]

hahah this was fun to watch. You get so darn excited when ever you start playing

I just ordered myself a 6 string banjo today. so this should be helpful.

[BlackAngusYoung]

Does it use guitar or banjo strings?

[SnakeMcPlisken]

Looks like a barrel of fun :O)

[squarefrog]

Someone where I work is selling a 6-string banjo for £60 UKP. After watching this video, I'm definitely going to get it :)

I have a theory - it's impossible to be depressed when someones playing a banjo. Go on defy me.. You cant!

[squarefrog]

Wait. This "2 finger E chord".. Is it like an E7 shape? Or are you missing off the B (second fret, A string) and just strumming the D,G,B, and e strings?

[KarloR27]

I've a six string banjo it's made by tanglewood.

[DragonWorshipper]

love it!

[ardentoctopus]

I love it, not so different then some of the picking I already do so I will have to give that a try at work tomorrow. I work at guitar center and we have a Dean guitar banjo in stock so I now have my lunch break planned, All the best to you, always fun stuff.

[orckiller91]

patrick, sounds like your in a echo chamber is it me? or is it really like that?

[Logan5312]

Yeah, that was pretty neat again.

[Spiffo73]

Dude thats awesome, your big cheesy grin as your playing along cracks me up! Awesome Riff.

You make it look so easy, Im just trying to learn banjo scruggs style, but your videos make me want to try frailing!

Keep up the good work!