Hi Mike. This was a really useful lesson, with tips I have not come across anywhere else, like positioning and tightness of the capo ..........I now realise the reasons for problems I have experienced. Many thanks.
@MikeHeddingMusic7 жыл бұрын
Great! Glad you found it helpful. - Mike
@marinevet72732 жыл бұрын
Thank you this part was an excellent explanation
@davidbergsbaken25513 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. On an unrelated question, what tunes (or portions of tunes) were you playing? Great sounds.
@MikeHeddingMusic3 жыл бұрын
A little bit of Pretty Polly and then some blues licks for fun. - Mike
@hellseeker-inc97564 жыл бұрын
What if you dont have spikes for 5th string and need to use a capo for a song? Do you just compensate a fret if on the 5th string if the other 4 strings are capo-ed on say the second frett? Hope that makes sense. I saw videos were they said capo the 2nd frett but my banjo has no spikes or anything for the 5th string. I didnt even know the 5th needed it til you said it😄 and (yes i am new to banjo😊)
@MikeHeddingMusic4 жыл бұрын
There are alternate 5th string capos that you can get that attaches to the neck but doesn't require spikes. You can search for one and probably get one online. I'd be careful how far you tune up with 5th string without spikes or a 5th string capo. You could probably tune it up to A without issue but much a lot higher and you might break the string. Most songs can be played without a capo for practice but having a 5th string capo or spikes will make things easier! Good luck. - Mike
@Gornking3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@MikeHeddingMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly. - Mike
@foggymountainmusic34682 жыл бұрын
About the capo thing. Can you just put the tuning up instead of having 5th string capos?
@MikeHeddingMusic2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't recommend that. There's a chance you could break the 5th string if you tune it up much higher than A. If you don't want to get spikes installed I'd recommend a 5th string capo. - Mike
@FishHardGetLucky5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.. This video was really helpful
@MikeHeddingMusic4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad to hear it was helpful. - Mike
@michaellandau57655 жыл бұрын
Good tips! I would add to this that it's not a good idea to keep a capo on a banjo when it is not being used. I've made that mistake more than once. I believe it tends to stretch the strings if the capo is left on for an extended period? Is that correct?
@MikeHeddingMusic5 жыл бұрын
I do take my capo off everytime after using it but no the capo shouldn't stretch out the strings if left on. If you're putting your banjo in your case it's definitely a good idea to keep the capo off the banjo as the case could be pressing down on the capo.
@Bascomblodge2 жыл бұрын
Any tips to keep my left hand from hitting & shifting the Shubb capo while playing?
@MikeHeddingMusic2 жыл бұрын
You might be putting the capo on too loose? If you hit the capo lightly, it shouldn’t move or come undone. If you’re hitting it harder, than that’s a left hand technique issue you’ll have to look at. Normally though your left hand should be touching the capo while you’re playing. - Mike
@Bascomblodge2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeHeddingMusic Thanks Mike.
@royliquor33156 жыл бұрын
what thickness of strings do you have here? mediums?
@MikeHeddingMusic6 жыл бұрын
FORESKIN LICKER Medium-Light. I use GHS PF145 strings. -Mike
@thebeerhunter8175 жыл бұрын
Great video mate
@MikeHeddingMusic5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope your hunt for beer is going well. - Mike