13-year-old Ayden Young - Award Winning Banjo Player

[@domers8d580]

The music that plays when I'm running from gettin a whoopin lmao.

[@jackfrench619]

I do

[@jackfrench619]

Not

[@Azucenary]

HAHAHHA

[@birachel477]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@piratepudge7453]

I always thought of a chicken running away from an old hillbilly with a shot gun.

[@backseatpalace]

Been playing guitar for a couple years, picked up one of these at a barbecue and I might as well have never played a stringed instrument with how I sounded. This is insanely impressive

[@marcvandoornik]

Same experience here. Isn't it ridiculous how different a banjo is to a guitar? I had expected it to be at least vaguely similar to guitar, but boy, was I wrong!

[@Sinnerboy88]

My limited experience with banjo is it's all about the right hand.. whereas guitar is all about the left hand. Very little of what you learn on guitar carries over to banjo..and vice versa. Unless maybe if you play fingerstyle or something.

[@kendrapayne7598]

Incredible. Prodigy plus hard work equals greatness EVERY time. I love that he is encouraging young kids to pick up an instrument. That's what he did!

[@scumroyalsgaming]

If I started practicing 20 years ago, by now I would know how to hold a Banjo.

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

isn't that right!

[@the195111]

70 in June my first banjo arrived today....promised the wife I wouldn't buy anymore guitars...

[@daleradeleff900]

@@the195111 I did the same exact thing, after buying my 3rd guitar I told my wife I wouldn't buy anymore guitars except that I did buy another one...FOR HER!!! I played about 43-45 years ago and I turn 68 in November, but I digress. I saw a 5 string banjo for an excellent price and I bought it...and here I am looking for instruction ;)

[@the195111]

Dale,bet we've had a few instructions that end in Off

[@stanby2712]

@@daleradeleff900 As an adult learner, you might benefit from checking out Josh Turknett and his “Brainjo” system. I’m 68 and just starting banjo and he is the best I’ve found. He’s a neurologist so teaches music from a neuroscience/ neuroplasticity basis. ie how our brain learns. I’ve found it quite remarkable! Regards

[@edwardanthony7283]

What a nice personable clean cut young fella & he kicks on that banjo.

[@spookygasman5162]

Haha well hes 13. He keeps playing like that hell have a beard like ZZtop

[@Declancoles]

@@spookygasman5162 he knows he is 13 :/

[@stjeep]

@@Declancoles how would you know?

[@zanik8326]

He's the type of person that "his voice doesn't match his body"

[@JoseLopez-hd8hz]

@@stjeep because it literally says hes 13 in the title?

[@mandy8211]

I had the fortune of meeting Flatt and Scruggs when I was 16 in 1966. They came through late one night and stopped at the gas station where I worked in the summer. They were in a black limo and were on their way to Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a concert. They entertained me a while with chat and music. It was wonderful.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Lucky you. I met Lester, I didn’t get to meet Earl.

[@lozensfire]

Soooo lucky dude!

[@drivinglessons5813]

That is a very cool story. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@lazurm]

ted coffman: Did they pay for the gas?

[@NoahBodze]

I have no idea who any of those people are, but I'm glad you had a good time.

[@Mikey__Mike]

He starts playing at 2:02

[@joaquinboca]

thanks!

[@georgealderson4424]

Thank you. It is bad enough to have an interviewer but why an extra taking up playing time?!

[@KydLives]

Thanks

[@duskmanepokemon4943]

Thnx

[@by_the_seasideengland9363]

What a polite young man, great to see. I am sure he will be a star

[@jbb8382]

Cute

[@scott250r2]

That's awesome. That kid can play. Kids like him gives me hope for this country

[@ashleybosvik3031]

He has company for life . Playing is wonderful

[@centerice]

Just imagine all of the other scary directions a 13 year old could be going nowadays, but this middle-schooler is enthralled with playing the 5 string banjo and Bluegrass music. What a blessing for his parents.

[@mattmax11]

Ikr

[@violetbennett2407]

The young banjo player is great. Just keep on playing all your life. God bless you.

[@piercebruneau1284]

The video actually starts @ 2:01

[@cruisinthefifties]

Thanks a lot~!

[@froggylegspeople]

Thanks 😃

[@vendett4903]

Thanks these women make me wanna die

[@PianjoPlayer]

Thanks for all the kind comments of me and my playing. I want to thank all of my subscribers from changing my 11 subs to now over 4,000! - Ayden Young (Pianjo Player)

[@CyberSystemOverload]

Your skill blows my mind. Unbelievable, I wish you every success, you're gonna be famous!! Real famous!! Global famous!

[@akimbogaming9334]

DIDNT YOU PLAY TRAIN 45?! THAT'S MY FAVORITE SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG

[@jonnelson6446]

Great job! I got a banjo when I was about fifteen but I never got the hang of it. I tried to play in the style of Lee Blair and the early jazz pioneers, but eventually sold it. Cheers!

[@wept_in_the]

You're amazing! I am just now learning to play the recorder as an adult and it's hard! Congrats

[@rickybojangles162]

As a Brit who doesn't see a lot of banjo's over hear, I love a banjo, the sound is so satisfying and this kid absolutely killed it 👍🏻💪🏻

[@Kai.Lingard_Music]

Same here just guitars in england

[@michaelpatton6487]

I have heard many kids under 13 play. The late Jimmy Henley was by far the most jaw dropping and he could pick the strings off a banjo at 6 years old.

[@bigdaddybrns9568]

I had no idea that he had passed! Just looked it up and found out that he died at the age of 56 from throat cancer. R.I.P. Jimmy Henley

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

@@bigdaddybrns9568 Godspeed jimmy!

[@xaviercockerton6989]

Something about the brain when you are young is very absorbing of information. I mean consider you learn a language by ear when you are just a baby. Many GM chess players are also trained from young ages.

[@dovydas4483]

Age doesnt matter...

[@johnsmith6586]

Loved watching Jimmy Henley when he was a kid. Just saw him on a rerun of Hee Haw from the 70's when he was 12 or 13 just last week. So sad that he died. We were around the same age.

[@janettrotman1517]

Banjo is such happy music and to see a lad if your age to play at such an excellent standard is amazing. Well done

[@CyberSystemOverload]

What an absolute star! He is going places!

[@dungoofed8983]

he has a channel called pianjo player. You should see how good he is now. and his brother plays mandoline super good too. it is crazy

[@zachcovey975]

Young man you are incredible!!!! I'm just getting started. Wow!!!!!!!

[@rb.867]

Half of the video is jaw yapping, let the kid play!

[@judyoldiges804]

Thanks for that comment.I moved on thru to actual playing.

[@michelj.gaudet5048]

EXACTLY🙂! Amen, brother. Shut-up and HIT THE LICKS!✨🤗✨

[@tontonkaldoche3481]

The boy gave me oxygen i was looking for .....

[@nothingisreal6816]

Well, the program is here for a reason. They're interested in the background and context. Otherwise it'd be a talent show. The performance is important, yes, but not the main part (it could be seen as one of the main parts, but discrediting explanations as "jaw-yapping" isn't true).

[@remcok7015]

Thanks l read and skip tp 3inutes loll

[@blackstarbird]

Amazing!! What a talented beautiful young guy.

[@mattschwisow3504]

You never know when it's gonna be a banjo moment.

[@dungoofed8983]

lol he is massively famous now. this was when he was just little and got on the news, He wins competitions now

[@donaldp9259]

get rid of the first 2 minutes of two women listening to themselves talk and it's ok.

[@bluefamily3937]

Thanks to many comments pointing out this fact...;) I skipped the chatter! Thanks y'all

[@songsmith31a]

Inspiring stuff for all ages! This young man is a virtuoso in the making.

[@glennroberts461]

The problem with banjos is you have to be so picky.

[@ngehheh9628]

i see what you did there

[@Rick_Cleland]

I enjoy eating copious amounts of expensive cheese.

[@jeffshackelford539]

I use a claw hammer on mine.

[@Pastor58]

why are you picking on banjo's?

[@fofofilms7305]

That joke made me breakdown.

[@kevinmatthews9469]

This kids playing is crisp and precise. Well done!

[@GuruishMike]

This is the coolest 13 yo in existence.

[@mariemccarter6412]

Young man you are fantastic just keep up you are going places, Thank yoy for sharing🙏💞👍👍

[@rickbailey189]

Son. Roy Clark (RIP) is looking down from heaven at you and has a huge smile on his face. You go son. YEEE HAW!

[@rickyibarra]

OMG Im mexican and I love how banjo sounds. I wish we had banjo music here in México.

[@nothingisreal6816]

THE CAPTIONS ARE SCREAMING

[@anthonybenitez3958]

HAHAHA THEY ARE

[@tamardolenjishvili3542]

you made my day ;D

[@Mcountryboy]

Excellent. I was very impressed by your performance. I hope you have a good day and week. From Japan.

[@syarifulalam]

Hebat country dn enak didengar, saya suka musik country sejak Dulu hingga sekarang. Sukses selalu. SAKAM jejak dari Indonesia

[@quincycostello6726]

i personally think banjos are so underrated, they are literally epic

[@rebeccashuman6199]

Half of the video is jaw dropping! That young boy is ultra talented! Better get him a whoopin’

[@toddmathis7484]

Its nice to see a young person play something besides their phone.

[@zenmeister451]

Such a talented sweet heart. Loved it!

[@richardpearce2186]

Song starts at 2:00

[@AlanBoddy-fl2qp]

Brilliant.. needs to slow down a bit plus perform...smile as though he's enjoying himself Thanks for Sharing 👍🥰

[@gerhardkutt1748]

Great job. I wish they would show him playing first - the do the interview afterwards.

[@WolfgangLunar]

My water turned to moonshine listening to this.

[@trinidadmartinezjr7108]

Gold 🤣

[@lesliewoolnough7871]

He’s very talented I hope he gets lots of views

[@gordonmclees7509]

i love the sound of a banjo

[@malcolmsmith8694]

Wow this kid is good. Great video. Hello from Wheeling West Virginia.

[@gordonadams5891]

I love that he plays with no theatrics.

[@BratekRC]

The music start from 2:01.

[@mndance165]

A lifetime of fun ahead for this kid...

[@merryhunt9153]

Wonderful playing. I really enjoyed listening.

[@timewilltell5476]

Great talent.

[@LolaisCuteSouthPark]

Ayden is so cool I’m surprised to see how well he can play the banjo

[@MartaBrown-my8ii]

ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING!!!!!!

[@jessicagrace625]

Wonderful 😊👍Seems like a real nice kid too. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@p.steven2413]

Nice Playing and Nice Gibson RB - 250 Mastertone Banjo

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

If you are going to be influenced by anyone......Earl is the man! Well done Ayden, you rock!

[@twgibbs3]

Earl Scruggs would be so proud of this kid. He's amazing!

[@Murat531454]

Felt the urge to do a spontaneous carchase

[@terryrose6208]

Not my favorite banjo tune but it showcases the complexity of the instrument and his ability to master it.

[@rem00000]

his pinky is anchored behind the bridge wow, his picking is popping being that close

[@remydaitch9815]

Excellent playing.

[@o2bnov0307]

I want to get to the Galax event one of these days.

[@hayameldeeb6685]

Guys the music starts at @2:01

[@philrees7785]

what a talented young man really good. best of luck

[@raisingamind]

Is it just me, or the beginning of the riff of "Train 45" just "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" ?

[@coltercole6729]

What song is this, does anyone have the tab?

[@sjnieha]

Awesome Job. Put smile on a grumpy old man. 10/28/2021

[@matthewkeeley4479]

"...I came across this player Earl Scruggs." Kiddo, you will be doing that for many years to come...

[@keithbess516]

Dude literally has the word “banjo” on his shirt and the host still called the instrument a fiddle.

[@JMS-2111]

Most impressed with the kid. The hostesses were annoying though. But the patience to hear the kid play was worth it. If he didn't limit himself, I imagine he's even better now.

[@Shepthebassman91]

That right hand! Those fingers and thumb were flying!!!!!

[@dollywoodrailfan]

Does anyone know the tune name

[@b15sentra2k]

He said "Train 45"

[@Klumzy05]

ngl I actually like this.

[@dennisarnold2250]

Nice young man. We need lot more like him...

[@garrettmeadows2273]

Amazing. And so polite.

[@junemorris6930]

Talented young man. Wow! Good Luck!

[@Theotherdroidman]

Video starts at 2:00

[@andrewwilliams9133]

Absolutely brilliant

[@pauloprofissional9091]

the guy is unrolled 😱👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jodie4609]

"I came across a person called earl Scruggs" I love it

[@mariosolomon2513]

i know im randomly asking but does anybody know a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me

[@jeremiasalexzander9838]

@Mario Solomon instablaster =)

[@jodie4609]

@@mariosolomon2513 I would imagine if you have not done so there should be a link below the sign in field to retrieve your user ID and to reset your password most sites will send the information to the email they have for you good luck

[@MyKfactor]

13! Bloody brilliant!

[@johnathanmalone4648]

Great BAnjo Music

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

Good job! Bluegrass Rules!

[@jaygold4467]

Looks like a Gibson Mastertone. Lucky boy .

[@scottrackley4457]

He came across a video, just randomly, of Earl. The best banjo player ever. Learn from the best young man.

[@ianjohnson4383]

whats with the captions about the US and Germany at the beginning?

[@henriettajones7974]

AWESOME! I LOVE BANJOS.

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

Outstanding!

[@edmondscott7444]

Keep up the great work.

[@Valmontst]

Anyone else suddenly reminded of the dueling banjos scene from the movie Deliverance??😉

[@nathansmith8183]

Haven't checked yet but going to guess he has more than 11 subs now!

[@stranraerwal]

simply listen(as a little comparison) to 10-year old Jonny Millone from the Bluegrass band "sleepy men". There are a lot of videos of theirs here on KZbin.

[@klumog1]

Good job!

[@bobspruce1196]

praise! That fella is GOOD!

[@DvorsiMan]

NOW THATS A STRAIGHT UP BANGER YO

[@michaelbilgen2976]

Sounds great!

[@candasozturk155]

awesome

[@yogertslinger84]

Video stats at 2:03

[@cristiandone5749]

esta buenisimo para escucharlo 5 minutos

[@shauncorless8965]

Something u will never hear will the Banjo player please move your Porsche 😳