Banjo Lesson - Banjo in the Hollow

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[usahorseman]

Hi Rick, your lessons are a tremendous help...I have been playing for only one week and just had a basic Banjo in the hollow only using the 9,10 and fifth fret and your vid taught me to use the 1st,2nd fret and put the roll in it on the second part...Wish you were in texas for private lessons....Thanks and please post more....

[RagMama123]

Wow, sounds like you are making great progress! Thanks for the comment.

Rick

[thenamesbanana]

Your video's are great Rick! I am brand new at the banjo and they are the perfect speed - you are so patient! Thank you so much!

[RagMama123]

Thanks for the comment. I am so pleased you are enjoying the lessons!

Rick

[Navigatr3]

Need help a bit. Anyone know an easier way to hold down the2nd and 3rd strings at the same time on those 5th through 8th notes? My fingers are skinny--not probably as big as this player because he has no problem holding them down. Whenever I try, alot of the times the 2nd string goes dead. Any suggestions? (besides cutting off my small index finger haha)

[RagMama123]

Hey Navigatr,

I'm assuming you are talking about the second measure where we fret the 2nd and 3rd strings at the 5th fret. You can use any fingers you want. I use the middle and ring fingers of my left hand. Just make sure you get up close to the fret, get up on the tips of your fingers, and push down with enough pressure to get a clear sound. If you don't use enough pressure you will get a muffled sound.

Rick

[nigaslapa]

AKA cripple creek

[joselo1944]

Hello friend Rick

Excellent explanation for Banjo in the hollow.

Some time ago I said no but I'm very happy with my banjo and practicing every day.

This is my the 6th North American folk songs bluegrass style.

Professor Mr Mckeon, I am sincerely grateful for their work, and patience in their classes.

Big hug from Buenos Aires and again thanks, José Luis.

(If you want to laugh a little look on youtube "Abuelo Jose Luis y Mechi"), some time ago.

Birthday (8 years) of Mercedes.

[RagMama123]

A pinch is when you play two or more notes at once. If you use your thumb and another finger together it is kind of like a pinching action.

Rick

[MorkaGraven]

if the first string isn't used, just bar it.