Five String Banjo - Right Hand Basics

The picking hand - How it works, and getting the best tone

[@DougieLink]

This advice is essential, I was playing too far away from the bridge. No one ever told me that and I've never seen it mentioned in any online videos. Sounding much better now. Thanks

[@banjoist123]

Thank you. Glad it helped.

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[@davidcameron2278]

Thank you!! I'm a new player and have been having the exact issues you outlined. You answered so many questions. I really appreciate your help!

[@Marine-iu3ev]

For beginner's...this is very important! I learned to play with my hand extended in the relaxed position and it is VERY hard to change. Learn what Jim is teaching and stick with it! Good video

[@davidcameron2278]

I'm a new player - got my first banjo just yesterday (very new player) and was having the issues he outlined. Thanks @Marine'72 for the advice.

[@randyschmittou8708]

Thank you. I learned more in a few minutes, than I have watching several other videos.

[@tarasharasymiv]

Terrific video! Great explanations and clear demonstration of the techniques. This is exactly the sort of information about technique that makes a huge difference but is missing in most beginner videos. Thank you for producing this.

[@Mnnvint]

I played a little classical guitar as a kid, and has recently fallen in love with American guitar and banjo. Thanks for these videos and great explanations!

[@chrisparti]

Amazing video, I'm a long-time guitarist, but I have a 5 string banjo that I mess around with from time to time. I have tried using the finger and thumb picks but really struggled with them, as I am used to feeling the strings on my fingers, this felt like playing with shoes on my fingers. You video has showed me that I was making every mistake known 😅.. I'll give it another go after seeing your video, thank you...

[@harrycooke6349]

Thank you so much, that's fantastic so clearly explained 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@stonedare]

Short, to the point and exactly what I was looking for. Excellent video!

[@TROUBADUO]

Very helpful for me as a classical and folk guitar player. This is completely different. Thank you.

[@meganmcguire3176]

very helpful thank you!!! i've been doing the "bad" example you showed and have been unable to figure out what i needed to adjust in my right hand to fix it, this is helpful

[@plantsandpoetry3953]

This is the only video I could find that covers this so well. You explained it so simply; thank you.

[@FarLandArt]

this was EXACTLY the info I needed!!! Thank you so so much!

[@user-pi7ny1ue7j]

Very nice succinct info on right hand placement.

[@tracnunya7165]

Ok thanks, now 48 hours in i will relearn it all one more time lol

[@rainerrain9689]

Thanks,this crucial info not found in other peoples videos.

[@jeswanderyn]

I love my Kat Eyz bridge! Also, I like the "hook" guard that you have on your thumbpick!

[@philm9593]

Got it. Thanks Jim.

[@toms1341]

Thank you Jim...(exact one of my troubble sources)

[@AngryHatter]

This was great.

[@bogdanalexandrustefan5395]

Thank you!

[@goetheklausamadeus]

Thanks sir!

[@RandySchartiger]

Good stuff man!

[@damerkman]

This is good stuff!!!

[@bkidd4234]

Thank You

[@rico879]

Thanks, Jim!

[@philmusicien7807]

SUPER GREAT MERCI!!

[@chrisbryant1657]

Great advice and video. That's exactly how I have always positioned my right hand. However, have you ever noticed how far Bela Fleck's index and middle finger are from the strings! Go figure! 😀

[@lostghost7316]

At 3:40 what is that roll called I love it

[@billcoley8520]

Which is harder to learn, banjo or guitar

[@blubberbooty]

For some reason Jim, I can't plant my fingers on the banjo when I'm playing. I don't know why. Any tips?

[@nealmont]

You can't plant either finger? One is enough.

[@samconomo3726]

really harch sound,suitable for harch sounding music, not really good hand technique. it would be ok for some music, certainly not a universal sounding technique, just my thought, maybe you should say its only for bluegrass.