How to Play Bluegrass Banjolele - Beginner to Advanced Banjolele Techniques - Duke Banjo Ukulele

[@bonniedavidson936]

Love this lesson on your cool banjo ukulele ! And another one of my all favorite songs. Thanks !

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Bonnie!! It's an old favourite of mine too!!

[@craftlover9702]

I used to perform this one in a medley of a chorus each of Circle Be Unbroken, I'll Fly Away, I saw the Light, then an instrumental break, come back with a chorus each of This Little Light of Mine, Do Lord, I've Got a Home in Glory land, then a 2nd instrumental break, and then end with the second verse of Circle Be Unbroken. and sing the chorus a capella... I'd end my show many times with this one and it was a real crowd favorite!!

[@fourstringstrummer]

That sounds like a Greatest Hits album! I bet it was popular!

[@bonniedavidson936]

I would love to hear that !, All. My favorites !

[@antonpas3903]

Well done again. Strumming very well explained as usual. One of the best channels on KZbin for ukulele and banjolele tutorials.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks so much Anton! Glad you enjoyed it!! I appreciate the kind words!

[@bonniedavidson936]

I agree !!!!

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@bonniedavidson936 thanks!!!

[@MikeBrown-dk7or]

A song that puts a smile on your face. Makes you feel like you're flying away. A big thank you, Kelly.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks so much Mike! It always reminds me of a friend of mine (sadly passed now). She and I used to sing this one together so it always puts a smile on my face as well. Kelly

[@craftlover9702]

Hi Kelly!! Great tutorial as always!! I have a request to teach us the song "Lost All My Money But a Two Dollar Bill", if you have time and if you like the song... No problem if you don't but just wanted to throw that out there...

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks so much! I'll have to look that one up but the title sounds great! Thanks for the suggestion! Kelly

[@fourstringstrummer]

Just looked it up. I will DEFINITELY be doing a video in that one!! I'm sitting here drinking my morning coffee listening to that tune over and over - great way to start the day!!

[@craftlover9702]

@@fourstringstrummer So glad you like it!!

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@craftlover9702 I've been playing it nonstop all day!! I have a feeling it will be featured pretty soon!

[@craftlover9702]

@@fourstringstrummer Yay!

[@thereseg7203]

Kelly, I look forward to when this time of the week rolls around. Could listen to you anytime.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Thanks Therese! MUCH appreciated!! Kelly

[@irvingdog01]

Rats. Just took “the leap” and bought an Oscar Schmidt based on a video. Haven’t even tried to play an instrument for 40 years. And that was me “strumming up” because I just flipped my brothers garage sale acoustic guitar because I’m lefty. No lessons. Just the Roy Clark boot (❤) and a wicked case of ADD. Now I want to string inverse so that my picking hand is still my dominant as I recognize that’s important on a banjolele and I’d rather re-learn and convert the cords for my right hand and get the picking/strumming correct. Love your style. Subbed.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Banjo Ukes are a blast! You are going to love it!! Check out the banjo ukulele playlist on my channel - there are quite a few videos on there now! Have fun - Kelly

[@canadacalling6892]

I so love you playing I'll Fly Away. I always loved that song too.

[@fourstringstrummer]

So glad you enjoyed Bruce!

[@canadacalling6892]

@@fourstringstrummer You are so blessed also to have such a great voice. Thanks be to God.

[@fourstringstrummer]

@@canadacalling6892 thanks Bruce!

[@handfish-l4d]

Hi Kelly is there any disadvantage of using the index finger instead of the thumb on the last up strum of the double strum . ie. thumb ,index ,index, index. It’s just that I get a clearer ring on the A string that way.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hi there - nope - if you're u can work it that way and you like the sound then go for it. It will give you a different sound coming up with the finger (fleshy part) versus your thumb (nail) but if you like it that way then it's all good! Enjoy!!

[@kathyriphahn9868]

Love your videos Kelly. Would you recommend a banjolele for an intermediate ukulele player.. I use a concert size. Don’t want to be too loud in our group. Want to get into some bluegrass music and fingerpicking. Thanks for any suggestions you can give.

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hi Kathy! Glad you're enjoying the videos!! If you're interested in not being overly loud and want a nice warm tone I would highly recommend the DUKE 10 V3. These have a lovely tone and are not at all overpowering. These come in tenor however switching from concert to tenor should not really be a concern. To be honest the scale length difference is not much - I play about 50% concert and 50% tenor and don't really even think about it. I do like Ohana's (tenor) as well as the Gold Tone Little Gems - they do tend to be a bit louder and brighter. I would say the Ohana (Tenor) is a bit mellower than the Gold Tone (available in concert) - the Gold Tone is a good banjo uke - (but it is loud). These are all in that mid range of pricing. If you are looking for something entry level around $100 I've had pretty good luck with the Aklot and the Kmise brands - both available in concert. If you are a mid-level player, based in what you've told me I would lean towards going with the Tenor from DUKE. The others I've mentioned are also good options though. Duke is running a promo currently (see this if you're interested www.dukeuke.com/pages/4string ). Feel free to reach out with any more questions! I'm happy to help. Tune in tomorrow for my latest video - it will be on Banjo uke technique featuring the new DUKE!

[@johncraft9793]

I Just recently started to play the ukulele and love your banjo strumming. I find it much easier on the last up of the double strum to use my first finger rather than my thumb. I don’t want to start any bad habits, what is your thoughts on this. I sure do love your style. TIA

[@fourstringstrummer]

Hey John! Glad you're enjoying the videos!! Don't worry about it. If you find it works well for you that way then go for it! I can't see that it will cause you any major issues down the road. Using the flesh of the finger coming up rather than the nail of the thumb might give you a slightly different sound but I doubt it will be noticeable to be honest. Play around with it and go with what works best for you! Kelly