Cripple Creek - After 2 1/2 Months - Give Me Some Comments!!

[TeoDucky]

sounds awesome, im just learning to play it

[TheChuck624]

Ever notice Cripple Creek is the first banjo song everyone learns? It was mine.

[stalcup82]

YEAH!!! sounds good

[soulrad24]

Sounds pretty good to me.

[tyknepley]

a little slow i was flyin through this song at 2 weeks no mistakes

[sisseeboy]

right on man. sounding good

[BanjoSam13]

Your doing good I've only been pickin for 8 months

[leepicker67]

Nice job for such a short time. I've been picking only 4 weeks and just now learning Cripple Creek. I've played other instruments (trumpet and piano) and can read music, but never tried a stringed instrument. My brother-in-law had a banjo that he bought in Japan about 30 years ago, and he lent it to me to learn how to play. I'm 67, but I think this "old dog can learn a new trick." thanks for the inspiration.

[ryanblackjakintheful]

You done a really good job on that, im only 14 but i believe im on your skill level. i have only played a banjo for a short amount of time but i guess i am naturally musically inclined cuz i just kinda picked it up and played.i alreadyknew my styles of picking because i play bluegrass on guitar and i am very good. You done an awesome job for just two and a-half month. keep it up and maybe you can post some how-to-videos

[radarbrew]

Ok, I'm impressed.....After a couple months, I'm nowhere that good. But it feels good to play, so I'm not gonna quit.

[bodhran61]

A Big BRAVO from Italy !!! :-)

[allthumbs09]

Thats a vast improvement over your 1st video. Good work!

[JTMAGICMAN2]

VERY GOOD .. YOU'R ON YOUR WAY TO GOOD THINGS .. IT'S FUN TO PLAY SO IT'S EASY TO PRACTICE.. THANKS KEEP IT UP.

[HeidiPoodle]

Impressive for 2.5 mths. Nice mix, too.

[2LateIWon]

What are you useing to help you learn how to play? You did awesome. I've just been trying for about 2 months and I'm no where near that skilled. I've never played anything before so I'm learning but was just interested on how you learned.

Thanks (thumbs up)

[ChevetteMan]

@2LateIWon Ive played guitar since the age of 8, so picking up the banjo was still a learning curve, but not totally out in left field for me. I used the book that came with my banjo kit, also found some great how to videos on here. Learning how to read tabs and then hearing the song played, has helped me more than anything. If you play according to tab, then listen to how its played at speed, you should be able to get a good sense of where you need to be.

[royalwulff1]

@ChevetteMan Good timing. Keep up the good work

[MrSkippylen]

hi there great vid,could you tell me please how you recorded your backing track onto your video because the balance is great,when i do mine you can hardly hear it,im using a flip ulta hd pocket camcorder.backing is on a boss 16track played through speakers.hope you will reply,once again great vid.

[ChevetteMan]

@MrSkippylen Thanks for the comment! I was using a Sony Handycam with the backup midi playing through the computer speakers. Simple as that... lol

[anoptikon]

That sounds sweet. I'm looking to take up the banjo myself. There's so many types out there though. It's like info overload. What make and model are you using in this video? I really like its sound.

[Hisgraceforme]

Your rhythm is really good. I've been learning, but I have a tendency to "jump" the rhythm in certain sections of this song. Keep up the good work!

[wavey777]

love it man

[banjoman1437]

learnin fast learningall sets and values from every scale would be the first thing to anticipate before learning fun songs too many a bluegrass artist simply learns songs for the sake of fun, instead of the advancement of their learning.

[jackfjyoung]

thats sweet hey. im thing of learning but i was going to teach my self like by watching utube vids how hard is it to learn the basics

[ChevetteMan]

@jackfjyoung If you have some experience with the guitar, you should be able to pickup the banjo fairly quickly. If you have no stringed instrument experience, then its gonna be tough! Whatever you do, stick with it on a regular basis. I havent played often over the past year, and im extremely rusty! Keep with it if you can and you'll do fine.

[ChevetteMan]

@jackfjyoung If you have some experience with the guitar, you should be able to pickup the banjo fairly quickly. If you have no stringed instrument experience, then its gonna be tough! Whatever you do, stick with it on a regular basis. I havent played often over the past year, and im extremely rusty! Keep with it if you can and you'll do fine.

[homerboy488]

That's actually pretty good.

[s6824s]

awesome!

[fmrenegade]

This is really good! This song has always been a favorite of mine, and you did it really well.

[ChevetteMan]

Thanks for all the comments!

[lennonrevolver]

thats pretty good my friend, im tryin to learn and I keep running into this song, so I spose Ill give er a go, btw, where can you find tabs for banjo? im hitting a bunch of garbage ones.

[ChevetteMan]

@lennonrevolver Check out Banjo Hangout, you can find some pretty good ones on there. I havent been playing much lately due to lack of time and other activities im doing. I picked it up about a month ago and realized how rusty i had got.. lol Keep pickin' and good luck!

[HillbillyWayne88]

nice job man i enjoyed that , the way i learnt was by watching a old man play it one time and when i got home i pick up my banjo and started playing ever since that was 6 years ago

[blutck9]

I really enjoyed it. I'm just starting out as well and am having a hoot playing along with you.

[iwanttofight69]

how u put background music in

[TheMalapalooza]

Thats hecka sickk.

I picked up a banjo a couple weeks ago, and this is a big motivator to keep going at it.

[starsandbarsDixie]

It really is, isn't it? Hey, learn 3 finger and clawhammer together if you can.

It can help you figure out songs better, it helped me a lot.

[ChevetteMan]

Thanks for the comments guys. Unfortunately, i havent picked up a banjo in over 6 months. Not enough time right now to play.

[LTmattYT]

damn good

[footballl28]

Hey, good job man. i just started about a month ago. its going pretty well.

[flsonn]

Nice job!

[rickshunter1]

Did you take lessons or did you learn this on your own

[ChevetteMan]

I learned it on my own. I played the guitar for several years before picking up the banjo, so i think that helped me learn quick.

[snowhawg]

I tried to learn the banjo a couple years ago and gave up after a couple weeks thinking it was just too hard. I've just started to try the banjo again and while searching for beginner lessons, I saw your video. It gave me the incentive to try and stick with it this time. If I can get anywhere close to this in 3 months, I'll be thrilled. Great, great job!!

[ChevetteMan]

Thanks! Since this video, i have not had alot of time to practice. It takes alot of practice. I havent played in several months. If you have time, you can get good quick, try to practice everyday for atleast 15 - 30 minutes.

[KiloEcho5]

Great Job, I just started playing my 5 string.

[rachwms]

yay!

[PeggyfromPorcupine]

I have a banjo & am wanting to learn. Have never played a stringed instrument and am wondering if I will be able to get these old hands to do the fingering! Scared to start - don't know where to start! Is using the picks on the fingers better than using the fingers alone? Is learning chords easier (definitely not easier for this rank beginner) thank fingering (or whatever it is called)? Your playing sounds so good. How long per day/week should one practice (min,)?

[PeggyfromPorcupine]

by the way (ran out of space) I enjoyed listening to you - the sound is lovely

[FOGBIT44]

USE THE PICKS!!! I try to play everyday for at least 30min. I have been playing the banjo for about 2+ years, and I'm still learning. I'm 16 so the fingering isn't that hard (for me) I don't know how "young" you are (and I don't need to know) but, the only thing that will make you better is to practice. If you are just starting out, I would say to find a teacher, if you find the right one, they will get you on the path to be a good banjo player.

[buckcreekman]

I dont know how old you are peggy, But i started playing at55 , having never picked up any instument, i i can play reasonably well. try janet davis,s book you can play 5 string banjo. A good book to start on . buckcreekman

[tx01cowboy]

That was very good .I bet youv'e been playing longer than 2 1/2 months.

[ChevetteMan]

I played the guitar for about 10 years prior to getting a banjo, so im sure thats helped my progress some. But no when i took this video i had been playing for 2 1/2 months.

[FOGBIT44]

What made you want to play the banjo? I have played a left handed banjo for about....2 and a half years maybe 3.

[suelenco]

im buying a banjo in the next few days i hope im half as good as you.brilliant my freind.

[SystemOfAGilles]

Same here.

Altough i'm buying a Tenor Banjo, not a bluegrass banjo because i love the irish reels so much. ^^

[owsleyforkmusic]

i tell u what, thats great, i learned it in half of a mont or about 3 quarters of one, but thats great

[2ndgeneration]

2 1/2 months? Wish I had got that far in 2 1/2 months....Good job!

[owsleyforkmusic]

i did it in hlaf of a month lol but i did tho

[raceone2]

Reminds me of the kid in Deliverance.

[dhartberger]

that was great! i have the same banjo, hope it can sound as good as that someday

[ChevetteMan]

I just wanted to thank everyone for the comments! I dont play as often as i wish i could now days, got alot of other projects and activities going on. I've learned 3 more songs since this one, maybe i will get a chance to post them soon. Thanks again!

[skeeterspopi]

I wish I could play as well as you.

[charmq777]

great job!!

[brazilianbanjo]

there is another hide man playing too? =/ an amazing sound brother, in brazil there is no bluegrass banjo but i got one from usa one month ago, what a great instrument... in 2 years you'll look like an orchestra! good!

[BRYSKEE420]

I've only just started this song a day or two ago. I hope to be where you are in 2 1/2 months. Great job. Makes me hopefull! Thanks!

[harley121]

Sounding good dude! I've been at it (banjo) now for about a month. It's harder than people think.

Keep Pink'N!!

Bob R. Rosedale, MD

[yelirt5]

Very good for 2-1/2 months, your timing is great. Here's something interesting you could try. Try adding Banjo in the Hollow as a break in the middle of Cripple Creek.

[floridaironclad]

Now you just need to add the words to the song.

[notfromlongbeach]

wow so much improvement! keep it UP!!!!!!!!!

[plucknpick]

Dude!!  Playing with the midi is better than a metromone.....your ding great. Keep on practicing!!!

[JacGout]

yey, good job. there's improvement! great job.

Keep on pickin'

Gr, Jac

[traildust32]

Always room for improvment at any level in my opinion but looks like your doing fine. Keep it up. Mike.

[skeller77]

That's great for 2 1/2 months.just started playing myself,it's not easy.hang in there and keep pick'in your doing great.

[eah321]

hi,after only 10 weeks thats good,i know how hard bluegrass is to learn ive been at it for 5 years and still find it difficult.keep it up.cheers.

[windycityrebel]

Howdy Hoss!!! awsome playin..id like to see more videos...keep em commin brother...

[MSfeller]

Tell me about it, I play a song perfectly all day, but as soon as I turn the darn camera on, everything goes wrong! Most of my videos were done after 10 or 12 takes as well. Yeah, I usually on't worry about speed that much at first, cause after you get the song memorized and play it accurate, the speed comes with time. But accuracy is way more important than speed, especially for beginners. Everyone would rather listen to a slow, but accurate song than a bunch of ear-hurtin mistakes played fast!

[MSfeller]

Hell yeah, hoss! Dang, you got a lot better and there's NO mistakes whatsoever, great rhythm, just plain awesome! 5 stars and favored, without a doubt! Great job, for real, man!

[ChevetteMan]

LOL thanks man. This was about take # 10 or 12 before i finally got one where i didn't mess up! I found out that in order to gain speed, you just gotta go for it and keep doing it over and over messing up or not until you get fast enough.

[thekev506]

sounding good mate! I'll have to look into that website for some backing tracks

[HurdRidge]

Ok, I remember and it did seem like a houseful at Donna's that day. How do I add you to my account in here? I have a couple of friends here at YouTube but don't remember how I got them! I memory is just about shot, just ask Donna! LOL Hope to see ya soon too, Mack

[HurdRidge]

Yeah, sounds great for just 2 1/2 months. Are you Donna's brother? Mack

[ChevetteMan]

Thanks for commenting on my video. I'm Donna's nephew, i'm Ronnie's son. I met you once over at Donna's when Pat, Bozie, Carolyn, Benny, and a few others was there on new years eve.

See you soon, take care.

[ladonnadarty]

Stephen I love it! Are you really playing the bango? It sounds great! Keep up the good work. I love Bluegrass music.

Donna