How to Play the Banjo : Modal Banjo Tuning

There is a variety of different ways to tune a banjo. Learn about modal banjo tuning in this free banjo video lesson from a professional banjo player.

Expert: Josh Paul
Bio: Josh Paul was born and raised in southern New Hampshire. Hes been playing folk and bluegrass on the banjo since he was 15.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

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[donridgway]

@ArkRed1

Or try rubbing pencil lead in the grooves first (cheaper).

[donridgway]

@skach29

It's a Saga SS10, a darn good value in an S.S. Stewart-like open-back banjo, less than $300 if you look around on line. I've got one and am very pleased (with a few enhancements, like a minimal armrest from Stewart McDonald and a fiberskin head).

[ArkRed1]

Sounds like from the popping noise as you tuned that the grooves in the nut are a little tight around the strings. You might take your banjer to a repairperson and have then widen the grooves just a tad. It will make tuning a lot easier.

[whishkeyboy]

hmmm at .13 you say instead of the 3d fret, while fingering & sounding the 4th fret? and then at .20 refer to the "4th fret" while fingering & sounding the 5th fret? or is it me?

[chazums1898]

not really modal, but who's counting

[moalor262]

Have these been struck of, I dont get anything of theirs?

[skach29]

what banjo does he have? anyone?

[songblam]

Cool....thanks!

[wonsnot]

woot