Cripple Creek after 5 months learning banjo

[@6teezkid]

5 months? What you’ve done is chosen getting it perfect in slow tempo so you don’t have to FIX IT all over the place later on! Beautifully played! Stayed on perfect tempo. String work like silk. And 100% True to the bluegrass style. The whole time you were playing, I just knew you were teasing us and soon we’re going to go into breakneck speed. LOL!! I really did. Don’t ever quit.

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[@briardonovan7409]

@Riley Everett Glad I could help :D

[@michellecastanon7488]

I really like the tempo! So many others play this tune as if they are in a race. Please post more!

[@robertprice6758]

its just to practice at

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

Well it's a traditionally faster played tune. He's doing a great job, though. I play clawhammer and 2 finger. Working on the 3 finger stuff.

[@mr.t6142]

Rowdy howdy from West Virginia! Great pickin, all great things start with that first step. 😊

[@user-us4dj9tv7j]

Music is good for you. Soothes the soul and makes you smile.

[@johnvet8356]

Great playing! I'm 74 years old and have been messing around for over 2 years on the 5 String and you're far more advanced than I!

[@ronaldcossin4525]

I'm 64 started playing the Mandolin now for about three years now, maybe we can start an old peoples bluegrass band

[@harvdog5669]

John vet,, practice practice 15 mins in morning & 15 mins in evening EVERYDAY Sir..

[@harvdog5669]

@@ronaldcossin4525 keepin the music alive. Amen to that.. Yes start a front porch pickin club.. Brother Harvey

[@unchainedunbroken]

Sounds real good! Just got my first banjo yesterday. Can't wait to see where I'm at in 5 months

[@Amberligma7296]

Well, its been 4 months. You got any songs yet

[@blondeeagles]

1 year later. Any tunes?

[@dylanleeevins]

I just inherited a banjo and have only been working a couple of weeks and actually find this quite inspirational. For one, you have not let your damaged hand stop you. For two, your slides, hammers, and pull offs all ring true, with emphasis on quality over quantity or speed. Bravo, and I hope you have played many a lick since.

[@RitaColacoNuminous]

Damaged hand? I didn't see it, where? I tried to look but couldn't find it

[@michaelquatrano6189]

That's cool , I have been thinking of doing this at my young age of 60. Do you think it's too late for me? I love the KZbin clip of Tracey Neumann doing this in 1965.

[@themoosehillclimb8829]

Wow, nicely done! I am just. Learning banjo and it is a hard instrument. I've been a professional musician for over 3 decades playing guitar, bass, harmonica, piano, vocals, etc. But banjo is by far the most uniquely challenging so far. I am hoping I can learn as well as you were in this video after I get a few months under my belt. Great job my friend!

[@davidmuir6849]

Well done Thanks Dave from Scotland

[@fromthewellspring]

Soo fabulous! Cripple Creek is my first banjo song I am learning also! Thank you for sharing your progress, it is inspirational :)

[@audrybella6405]

Nice job Bear!!! You inspire me. I just started learning the banjo. I have always loved the sound and the rhythmic motion of the three-finger style. So, at age 62 and now retired my lovely spouse bought me a banjo and some lessons and said “go forth, learn, practice, enjoy, have fun and play the banjo”. Hence I shall do so. Right now I am learning the rolls and the basic mechanics of the instrument, focusing on getting the feel for hand placement and naturally finding the strings with the fingers. I really like how smooth, steady and easy your pace is on this song. Congratulations on a great achievement. I committed to my brother I would “play him a song on my banjo” on his upcoming birthday in six months. I know its gonna take dedication and focus but your accomplishment in similar time has inspired me further!!

[@DonLeDoux1969]

I’ve been teaching myself banjo as well, I love it. Keep up the great work brother.. can’t wait to hear more from you. Peace & love. ✌️

[@daveduncan8004]

Good picking Young man keep up the good work sounds good. I played the banjo since 1974 sounds good.

[@dolam]

Wow! That is amazing. I can't wait to learn the Banjo. I just need to wrap a few things up first and then I am going to get started. Your video really inspires me. Great job!

[@devynbrinsfield]

Great job buddy

[@randallk38]

Good job, I got a banjo, never tried to learn it , one day soon I hope 🙏

[@FranzKrachtus]

Thanks for making me smile Bear with this beautiful video. I hope you still keep going despite your nerve damage.

[@grettagip]

Great job!! I've been playing for about the same amount of time, so know the work you put in....way to go!

[@dennissmith9024]

Sounds really Good. Now I have HOPE, I have been playing for six Weeks. Thank you for posting

[@mesebak]

Maaan.....That is sooo Relaxing 👍👍

[@jasonw6688]

Great job! 👏🏻👏🏻 I bought a banjo a few years ago and got it down a little, but stopped cos life got in the way. I'll have to come back to it when things get settled.

[@rm8281]

Nice job. I am also learning the banjo.

[@billymack4258]

Great job! keep it going your on your way. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrcobainbach]

You are the Daddy one of my favourite versions can't stop playing it stay safe .From the land of my father's South Wales uk

[@mikepatton532]

Keep it up. Play it your way and don't copy anyone. Find your style. Good start!

[@Grandpadew]

Nice job young man!!!! Sounding really good!!!!!

[@edwardhanson3664]

Pretty good for five months. I love that arrangement, it's spunky. And nice recovery there. Keep up the good work.

[@timsebastian5758]

Great job! Im left handed so you can imagine what i went thru learning 20 years ago. The speed will come later if you want to pick faster songs. Keep at it...you are doing very well so far. Happy pickin!

[@TheGreyGhost_of43rd]

Great voice!

[@GarnettM]

Nothing wrong with that ,

[@jameslee5405]

That's great progress 👏...keep on picking..sounds great 👍....

[@timothywilliams4089]

Great stuff, could see you concentrating but very relaxed; there are a few other Bill Keith melodic licks which add interest whn added.

[@johnbaas8431]

Great playing! I hope to do as well as time goes on.

[@j.taylor7361]

Great job! I also dig the little NCC-1701D on your computer tower!

[@gregmccarter2176]

I started out slow like that..u was a two finger picker for a good while. Then id catch myself useing three..now i use four fingers until i catch myself.. 😂😂😂 love it

[@dannyjames9639]

Good job, just started playing banjo myself a couple weeks ago..

[@unknownhuman5507]

I will be a stay at home dad and I am planning to pick up banjo because nothing beats a banjo!!!!! Good job playing brother and good luck in the future endeavours!!!!

[@danatucker5193]

Smooooth. Sounds good. I bought a banjo 5 days ago. I hope I can play that well in 5 months.

[@michaelnelson1548]

Hell yea , smooth man sounds great!

[@andreasvajai7181]

Great, sounds good.

[@Stupidtalkspointlessthoughts]

Hey another new banjo player! I've been playing since Christmas last year and all I gotta say do is that's great! I gotta fix my timing a bit but keep it up dude!

[@hawhee]

I’m new to the Scrugg’s style, so I watched your video to see how you are doing it. We’ll done!

[@whitestrat69]

your well on your way.nice work

[@patrickphippspa584]

Heyyyyy. Nice going! Keep up the practice. You sound amazing!

[@robertgray4550]

Really nice. I’m on day 5 with my new banjo! Also learning Cripple Creek. All I’ve gotten to is one of the forward rolls and a pinch. Slide ‘ Hammer. I’m hope I’m even close to where you are in 5 months ... but the instrument is really fun, if not frustrating.

[@marcovandermerwe3026]

Well done! I'm also learning the banjo and cripple creak but in not quite as far as you are yet.

[@montanamantmtheyaakattack3336]

Good job buddy. Well done.

[@huckycheese]

Nice ! Harder than it sounds,, I’m trying to learn it as well.

[@1hlinkjr1939]

Nice arrangement.

[@p.steven2413]

Honestly Very Very Good ! Absolutely for 5 months you nailed it my Friend . Speed will come in do time . Keep on Picking my Friend ! Thanks

[@dg5240]

Freaking awesome dude! You've inspired me

[@TheBigShowGamingZone]

EXACTLY! It's not about burning them strings. play it slo and lo. congrats lovin the tempo!

[@SmutchyBritches]

Great job!! Beautiful.

[@doclee007]

I’ve listened all day to this player and song!

[@kurtak9452]

Great job....

[@parmezan1060]

Sounds good brother man!!

[@austinowen2843]

Great stuff! You’ll be a regular banjo master in no time

[@wlcreamer9666]

Very good,keep it up.

[@blankblank4642]

Nice and smooth, well done.

[@bigbobg8091]

Outstanding! Keep it up👍

[@ryanvanderpol7962]

Nice work!!

[@susanquay6697]

Great job! 🪕💜

[@Mcmevin]

A LOT GOING ON HERE AND I LOVE ALL OF IT

[@declanlyden3313]

Good job I’ve been playing banjo for a year and a half. I was mainly focused on the speed of my playing.

[@davidfroehling553]

Awesome. Great Job!

[@wildesage4172]

That bit where you feel out, but then stepped right back in again? That's an important skill in musicianship. Well done.

[@gskessingerable]

Excellent job.

[@AAGoldstein]

Nice!! Keep it up. Sounds great!!

[@timevans2086]

Nice one. Well done indeed.

[@paulineweissman5394]

That is very impressive. Be proud of yourself. I’m sure you’re well past that since you posted it

[@pamgevelinger2997]

Well done!!

[@timothymozingo2436]

Great job

[@nickhinde6528]

Great work man, well done

[@evanyardley81]

Guitar player here, you've got me wanting to practice more on my banjo that I hardly ever play. Good job this is really impressive, can't imagine how good your banjo playing is now years later

[@michaeldematteis9944]

Same here.i thought banjo would be like the guitar,man,lol.alot different.the open g tuning through me all off.i love the sound of a banjo tho.

[@02hreblue30]

awesome progress

[@fomocoloco7172]

I love it!!!!

[@johnmccormick650]

Your doing great, keep on pickin. 👍

[@neilsewell2007]

Nice job, well done.

[@davideisenberger6197]

Very good!!!

[@lauracrowe6702]

Just starting banjo lessons. Hope I am at good in 5 months 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@chaseb8461]

Nice banjo, I have the same one👍

[@alanread8468]

Nice one 👍

[@SpinachMinich]

Nice pickin’! Hope you’re still playing

[@tonytotten408]

Superb well done big 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

[@timothythornburgh9515]

Sounds great

[@dormerhouse1]

It actually sounds great played at that pace.👍

[@flintdavis2]

Man, you make that look so easy! 👍

[@baldwelder8775]

thanks for that, I`m on day one of my journey.

[@caunesminervois]

Well done😊

[@ccthornley]

Good work!

[@NatureJunkieTV]

Sounds Great! I wish I could find an instructor around here... on my own & it's difficult!

[@wildbanjoman99]

hillbillyherman look up jim pankey on KZbin. i use him and i can play 2 songs so far and ive only been playing for 5 months as well

[@squibs_]

Sounds really nice!

[@doclee007]

Pretty dang good! What you using as a background music?

[@vk2icj]

Thank you, it was grass trax backing track

[@mikefincher6185]

very nice tone

[@fortawesome1974]

I got a 22 Fret Open back Banjo for Christmas off my partner and I'm learning Clawhammer style!!

[@user-wo7nd9sb9m]

SOunds very good. Where did you get the backing track from?

[@timbotide]

Awesome playing! Just purchased my first banjo and Im nervous about trying to learn at 51 years old.

[@celticminstrel8252]

Don't be, just take your own time and don't push it, there are some great sites online.

[@timbotide]

Celtic Minstrel Thanks for the encouragement. My 14 year old is learning too.

[@celticminstrel8252]

That's a good idea, when you hit the wall, and you will, you can help each other through it. As I said before take your time, it's better to play slowly and accurately than fast and badly, you can always speed up and be accurate but it doesn't work the other way around.

[@Sakitsunebi]

My grandpa is 75 years old and still runs circles around me. I think you're fine :)

[@stevegillman1999]

I'm 70 and I've just started learning (5 days in) So a spring chicken like you should have nothing to worry about

[@bartholomewblack33]

Great going Bear

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

Nice one, mate. I hope you (and your Dog) are still enjoying each others' company...