How to Practice Banjo with a Metronome // Bluegrass Banjo Lesson

[@Virgil-cp6jt]

Eli, I've watched many videos on learning the banjo but you are the best instructor for beginners that I have found. You breakdown everything in steps that are easy to follow and understand...thank you..

[@mamamarcccszwedoski2672]

Agreed 100%

[@kennethwiljanen7624]

I've been playing for 2 1/2 yrs and have felt a bit lost recently as to what I should be working on. Now I know! Thanks for a great lesson. I appreciate your bluntness in explaining what it will take to move forward.

[@AndyPlayedGuitar]

I love my metronome, it's a harsh, harsh reminder of how sloppy I've been playing!

[@boulderjoe1]

Excellent. This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@philipershler420]

Your presentation was very helpful for players of different 0:02 abilities. Starting from the simplest pattern to significantly advanced speeds, can allow to folks to move at their own rates and goals. Thank you. 🙏

[@jordisucabadia8842]

Spot on instructional video. Thanks!

[@kendylhoudyshell1399]

Great instruction Eli, once again easy to follow and learn Thanks 👍

[@mamamarcccszwedoski2672]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been told I need to practice other a metronome but no one ever showed me how. The slides were confusing for me but now I get it. Thanks!

[@mamamarcccszwedoski2672]

Also, do you have a link to the song you’re playing for the subdivided notes? It’s about 6:15 on this video? Sounds like a great practice song.

[@kensharpe5545]

This is simply amazing Eli! I shared it on my Facebook feed for all my friends who play instruments

[@celticmandoplayer]

I've always felt kinda confused with a metronome but you explained it so well and I get it now ! Thank you 🙂

[@muttandjeff5213]

Awesome! Really appreciate sharing this!

[@andreilukyanov4286]

Learning banjo, the metronome crushes my will to live.

[@МихаилКурлапов-х6о]

The metronome does not suppress the "will to live"! The metronome destroys your illusions! Greetings from Russia, everyone in our country knows about breaking illusions 🤓

[@judwatkins9478]

So helpful and well presented. Many thanks!

[@sadie376]

I've been trying to do this on guitar... It's a lot harder than you'd think.

[@banjofy]

What a great video Eli, thanks!

[@barryclevenger7456]

Great video as usual. I was wondering if you could do a few Eddie Adcock tunes, especially his “Nine Pound Hammer” break with that Merle Travis? banjo style. Thanks if you do .

[@aronyeah7014]

Hey Eli, could you make a video on proper left hand placement? I use an open back banjo with no strap yet. I’ve got one on the way. I’ve been struggling if my left hand has been correct. Thanks and love your videos!

[@МихаилКурлапов-х6о]

Поразительно, как много люди интересуются игрой на банджо, и как мало - игрой под метроном! А ведь банджо - чрезвычайно ритмичный инструмент, маленькая неровность лишает игру красоты, и только четкое попадание в ритм вдыхает жизнь в эти безостановочные роллы 🙂🪕 Да, а я, на своем нулевом уровне, начинаю репетиции со 100 BPM, чтобы успеть дойти до 220 хотя бы за час 😁 Оказывается, надо начинать на 80 BPM, и думать только о секундах, забыть о часах! 🤔 Надо попробовать, все равно я зашел в тупик со своими репетициями.

[@bxnnyblues6033]

Thanks for sharing. This is good.

[@audiosurge6405]

Hey Eli! Any comments on practicing with metronome vs practicing to an electronic beat? (drum machine, midi track, keyboard rythm section etc). With a drumbeat loop I feel a stronger sense of 'groove', or that I'm doing music, even if it's still repetitive and mechanical. Would you advice against using those rythm tracks?

[@themraceofspades1000]

I have been practicing banjo and im on your day 23 Beginning banjo course but i have all plastic Finger picks and they are starting to Wear out and i need recommendations for new ones. Any help

[@JonathanThrift]

Thanks Eli! What is the song you play at 144 bpm toward the end of the video?

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

Shenandoah Valley Breakdown!

[@jeffdulaney179]

Standard 5/8 snuffy smith banjo bridge or snuffy smith pegged or compensated what the best 1976 ibanez artist Flat 5/8 I'm new player

[@EliGilbertBanjo]

Standard 5/8 snuffy should be fine, I haven't tried the others but every bridge sounds different on every banjo so you'd have to try them to really know!