I just learned 'Cripple Creek' on the banjo! January of 2022

[@MasonCroneMusic]

Awesome job! Nice banjo, I really want one similar to that.

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you Mason! Yes, I really like it. It's a Recording King. You are an awesome banjo player by the way! God bless!

[@MasonCroneMusic]

@@elisabethemory Thank you, God Bless!

[@johnhipp604]

​is your name have a question for you

[@terrynichols4685]

for a month or so, that is mighty good.

[@elisabethemory]

Thanks! I've been playing for over two years now!

[@JR-bj3uf]

I was playing with a Bluegrass band back in the 2000s and we were on a local morning TV show promoting a Bluegrass festival. We had gone to a commercial break just before the end and our banjo player handed the banjo to the TV girl. He told her "pluck this string, this string and that string." She did and he said "do it again." She did. He said "do it again but faster." She did and by the time we came back from the commercial break she was playing a little banjo roll. She kept playing as she wrapped up and we were out. You never saw such a big smile in your life. She just kept saying "I played the banjo! I played the banjo!"

[@richarddelvecchio9960]

I think I just cried for a second.

[@toms1341]

For "a little over a month" your performance is just great....it tooks me at least 4 months to play cripple in that speed. Congrats Elisabeth. 👍

[@rayforester]

You’re a natural, I give guitar lessons and the first thing I tell them is when you first start guitar or anything you’re as bad as you’ll ever be ! If you keep going and don’t give up you are going to get better!!!

[@elisabethemory]

Hey, thank you!! I appreciate the kind words. That's a good way to look at it! I've been playing for two years now!

[@matthenson3472]

No such things as a natural. She practiced a skill that was important to her and got a lot better at it.

[@kydragon42]

Hang in there Mrs. E, on the right track! Muscle memory does not come natural to any of us! Great job!

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you! I've been playing for a little over two years since this video. I still have a lot to learn, but I've progressed in a lot of areas! I have a video of my first entire year on the banjo here on the channel! 😄🪕

[@alanfbrookes9771]

You're a natural on it. Few people can play the banjo that well even after a year's practice, and I say that as someone who's been playing banjo since 1963.

[@elisabethemory]

@@alanfbrookes9771 Oh wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate that. :) It's one of my favorite things to do!

[@actualsurfer]

Great job. I just learned Cripple Creek as well.

[@oldflinthead]

i know that son is generally played faster, but i enjoyed being able to hear each note. thanks

[@mikesands4681]

If you are having a good time, you're doing it right

[@elisabethemory]

💯👍😄

[@pameladahl8274]

I'm impressed girl. That's great!!! I bought me a banjo yesterday... I played guitar since I was five... I'm 70 now!! All he got to do is practice practice practice!! I'm like you. The internet is full of information to learn from! Keep on picking!!❤

[@elisabethemory]

That's awesome Pamela! Keep it up, and keep practicing! I have some lessons posted here on the channel if you would like to check them out! God bless you. ♥️

[@annemarieneubecker6466]

Playing for people is great practice! Keep up the good work ❤

[@charliebucknerjr7408]

BEAUTIFUL….❤ I don’t know how I missed it…!!! That was one of the first songs I learned when I was taking lessons as a kid…..!!!!

[@banjobecky64]

I am still impressed with how far you've come and how fast you picked it up! Keep it up!

[@victory6422]

Great Job, 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@oldbird-zm8qt]

Wow! Super impressed for a couple of months. Tbh, it's actually really nice to hear an old classic played slowly. You have a nice sense of tempo, and it adds to it.

[@elisabethemory]

@@oldbird-zm8qt Thank you so much! I appreciate the compliment!

[@TyPiacella]

Agreed

[@huntersausageandredbeardsh2360]

I am self taught on Banjo too and I just started a few days ago. I just subscribed and I do some music stuff on my channel as well.

[@jacobmetz3267]

Real nice. I think that tune is a very popular 'first tune' for new banjo players. I, myself, don't play the banjo but for grins and giggles I learned it on the guitar, or some would say adapted it to the guitar. I've always wanted to do a 'dueling banjos' type thing using this song. 😂❤👍

[@elisabethemory]

@@jacobmetz3267 That's so cool!! That would be really neat to hear for sure. Thanks for watching! 😁🪕

[@JimPankey]

Great job!

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you Jim!!

[@Bobcagon]

Awesome. Gotta ask… what is your practise time like? Per day? Per week? I am just getting started.

[@elisabethemory]

@@Bobcagon Hello! Thank you! I've been practicing a LOT lately just because I'm Preforming in public for the first time Saturday. But I'd say if you're a beginner, 20 to 30 minutes a day maybe 5 to 6 days a week would be great! As you progress, you can move it up to 40 minutes of practice a day! Thank you for your question, if you need to know anything else, feel free to ask! God bless you!

[@kelsocampbell1301]

Hey young lady...don't get down on yourself...only a month or so of playing...that's great... your intonation is perfect! I'm writing almost a few years ahead...I imagine you're much better now, although you were really wonderful to begin with! Thanks for your music! All the best!

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you so much! Yes, I've been playing for three years now! You can find some newer videos here on my channel. God bless you my friend. 🪕:)

[@andyjones9386]

Elisabeth,I am really impressed! For one month out,you are doing fantastic.Very smooth and I promise you, the speed and accuracy will come.You'll be all over the neck before you know it!

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you so much!! I've been playing for two years now! 😄🪕 I'm still learning something on the banjo all the time, though! I have some more recent videos here on the channel. Thanks again. God bless and Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄

[@webadage]

Wow! Just a month? That was A W E S O M E. Keep on pickin!

[@Botanikkubesu]

sounds awesome !!!! well done !!! I like it !!!

[@christopherweber9464]

That is some mighty fine pickin' young lady 🎉

[@Andrew-on9dn]

You are an inspiration I love that you have been only playing for a month a year from today you’re going to be excellent keep playing kid

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you! I've actually been playing for over two years now! :)

[@eddiehiott8330]

Great job, only 1 month, you did fine, keep it up girl.

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you!! I've actually been playing for over two years now! You can see my more recent videos here on the channel! 😄🪕

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

One Month? Note for note... I'm very impressed! I can't wait to see what you're doing by February!

[@elisabethemory]

I've actually been playing for two years now!! You can see some more recent videos here on my channel. Thank you! God bless, and Merry Christmas! 🪕😄🎄

[@ronjones4069]

It took me a lot longer than a month to learn Cirpple Creek. You are awesome. Im looking forward tro following you'

[@VVattonEarth]

Yeay! you cant tell ... but I was singing along to that (Hello from London)

[@elisabethemory]

Well, howdy! Thanks for singing along! 🇬🇧;)

[@timsebastian5758]

Cripple creek was the first song i learned over 20 years ago. You were great! Good tempo and the ending was cute! Keep it up❤❤

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you! That's awesome!! 😄 I've been playing for over two years now since I posted this video! Thanks for watching! ♥️

[@powder0119]

Nice!!! I’m a lefty too! Keep working at it and it’ll start coming to you more naturally. Love the speedy chord changes!

[@alankuntz6494]

one month? Give me a break.. wow! That's fantastic.

[@ShaneOshow]

Thank you bishop. I will be in church Sunday morning.

[@daletilley7975]

Hello Elisabeth. I started playing guitar at eight and the banjo at 17. Cripple Creek was the first tune that I learned. You’re doing great.

[@elisabethemory]

That's awesome!! You are a wonderful banjo player! 👏🪕

[@Thomas-ib6ms]

Good job! Thats awesome 😎

[@anypughzippy]

That was mighty fine young lady. Keep up the good work.

[@Curdog49]

Strong work Miss Elizabeth! I been playing for 50 years or so and I believe you got it. Stay with it smooth it out a little and you will be good to go. Get up with as many folks that will play a tune with you as you can find somebody whose playing speaks to you and learn some of their licks and phrasing. Eventually you will develop your own style. Good luck and keep on pickin

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you for the comment!! That's awesome that you've been playing for so long! I've actually been playing for over two years now. I enjoy doing it, and you are right....playing with people is the best way to learn and improve! Thanks again, and God bless! ♥️🪕

[@timbukh3]

Saw your channel for the first time today. If that is only one month of playing I'll be needing to subscribe to see what you are doing now 2 years later. Excellent for only one month.👍

[@danpotter6140]

One year later.... I'm just now watching your video and want to commend you on the clarity and accuracy after just one month! Well done! I recall the first days of my banjo journey (pre KZbin and internet) learning from books and those first songs that sound like banjo pickin' is what keeps you at it. I hope you are still picking and will check your videos to see progress. Happy pickin', keep up the good work. The speed and complexity will come with time but it's evident you've started off focusing on clarity and timing. That's clearly cripple creek and sounded like it!

[@elisabethemory]

Hello Dan! Thank you for the compliment! I've been playing for a little over two years now. You can check out some of my more recent videos! God bless you.

[@seanmartinman7946]

Excellent job Elizabeth you have been playing a while by now so I guess you’ve improved quite a bit.

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you sir!! Yep, two years now!!

[@cal_laz]

Nice! I hope you’ve kept at it.

[@elisabethemory]

I sure have! It's been a fun journey for sure, and I thank the Lord, and KZbin for it! I have more videos on my channel! Thanks, and God bless you Cal. 😄👍🪕

[@martyanderson6568]

Very good, keep it up

[@malinart]

I’m working on it too. I’m learning using Eli Gilbert’s 30 days of Banjo. Well Done.

[@GrandpasOpinion]

GREAT JOB !!

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Good job Elisabeth ! Im still struggling with man of sorrow

[@ЕЛКОРДОБЭСТОРЕРО]

You do well pretty girl. Go ahead

[@johnallison8727]

Amazing. Love that. Just bought a Grafton banjo. Gonna try and copy you. Give me two years and I might make it. Love your accent too.

[@elisabethemory]

Keep it up!! 🙌🪕 Also, thank you! Where does it sound like I'm from?

[@ronniecline30]

Getter done country gal good for you from the heart🇺🇸😘

[@lindathompson4275]

That’s really good. Keep it up. I’m learning the banjo also.

[@elisabethemory]

Awesome!! Keep it up!

[@nazirite11]

Great 👍👏👏👏

[@randywhitebanjo]

good job!

[@elisabethemory]

Thanks! I've been playing for two years now!

[@rocnbee1]

If this is what you can do after a month, wait till next month. Great job!!!

[@Pete-z6e]

One month. Remarkable. Keep at it and good luck.

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you!! I've been at it for over two years now! 😄🪕

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Wow you did a lot better than I did and I took some paid lessons. Great Job

[@ericmoree8060]

You did great girl

[@terrynichols4685]

I have had a banjo for a long time, but never stayed with it to learn. Now, much older, and trying a lot harder now. If I don't learn this time, then I will just get rid of it. It is a lot harder to learn as you age, but I really enjoy it. Love banjo music. Do you have any newer videos playing now?

[@elisabethemory]

I have a lot of newer videos here on my channel! Don't give up! I have a beginner banjo lessons series on the channel. I'll continue to show rolls, chords, etc.

[@rowleyma]

Nice job, Elisabeth!

[@alexloweh1]

Amazing stuff for a month❤

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you!! 😊

[@jindlespog8045]

Beautiful, and that's a wonderful instrument, too!

[@rodhilton451]

Keep up the good work gal you'll be amazing before you know it great job

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you!! I've actually been playing for over two years since I've made this video! You can check out my more recent videos here in the channel!

[@rodhilton451]

@elisabethemory you sound great enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work ❤️

[@SheepDogActual]

Keep it up.

[@elisabethemory]

I sure have been! Been at it over two years now! 🪕😄

[@SheepDogActual]

Don’t stop then. You are great already.

[@jerrywestaway9316]

Great Job Sis !!!!

[@WarTalk1945]

Those pulls are great, its good to start off learning to pull down when pulling off because it gives it that "twang" Awesome!

[@geraldButtry]

Great keep on never to old to learns and never to young to start Keep it up

[@elisabethemory]

@@geraldButtry Thank you!!

[@psychicspy]

That sounded fantastic. Thank you for your inspiration. I'm 61 and just purchased my first banjo. I hope to be making my own video in a month...or two.

[@elisabethemory]

@@psychicspy Thank you!! That's wonderful! I have some beginner friendly lessons here on my channel if you'd like to check them out. :)🪕

[@stan4788]

Great and full of self confidence

[@suleymanwilson8919]

You are doing wonderful for only a month. It took me four months to get that far. Keep it up. You are well on your way.

[@cameronhayward2955]

Well done 👏 😊

[@vetham100]

Are you kidding me? You are amazing!! Thank you for sharing your talent. Keep up the sweet music and I'll keep listening!

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you so much! ❤️ God bless you!!

[@marknicholson4132]

Fantastic...A lefty like me I'm just learning too...I'll be following you for sure..🎉

[@elisabethemory]

Keep it up! 👏 That is fantastic that you can play left handed!!! My camera is actually flipped around on "selfiemode" so I'm not left handed. Thank you for watching!! God bless. 😄🪕

[@dewaynehenson6235]

Not to bad LEFTY , I am a lefty banjo player too. I've been playing since 1973 I own an ALVEREZ Silver Belle. Keep up the good work. I have given many lessons to a LOT of new players. Back in my younger years I had a chance to play with Roy Clark. You will never know where this 5 string might take you. You should really think about getting a teacher .Self teaching can be a bad thing. I am teaching an older person to break his self taught habits. He can play pretty good BUT he can't play with anyone. He has got his ways set and it is very hard for him to change .I will watch you and if you might want some free advise just let me know. You are doing pretty good for being self taught. Also being a LEFTY almost ALL our music is for right hand. If you can read TAB you will be ok. .Might want to start learning ALL the rolls. Good Luck , and DON'T give up. The banjo is one of the hardest instruments to learn.

[@elisabethemory]

@dewaynehenson6235 Hi Dewayne! That is so cool that you are a lefty! It's also really cool that you've been teaching for so long and had a chance to play with Roy! I'm actually not a lefty, I am filming on a phone using the front "selfie" camera. So it makes it appear that way. I've actually been playing for three years now, and I'm actually teaching one on one lessons. Thank you so much for your comment, I'd love to hear you play!

[@fuuuuu666]

Awesome! Have fun! It lasts you the rest of your life. Take your time. You're going to be real good ! You never stop learning ! Grab a guitar too !

[@Rose-f2t]

Awesome, Elizabeth. Looking forward to seeing more of you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you!! I have some more videos on my channel!! :)

[@joeharmon9230]

Sounding great young lady.

[@JayNeihart-wh6iv]

That’s fantastic! I’m so jealous!😊

[@wdashwor]

That sounds really good! I used to play this a long time ago, but not that smoothly and evenly and with nearly as good a tone. Nice arrangement, too!

[@elisabethemory]

@wdashwor That's awesome! 🪕 Thank you so much! :) God bless you!

[@shredders3881]

AWESOME! You're a natural!

[@RadioJunkieUK]

Awesome 🎉 keep it up 👍

[@dr.alaricshawncastleberry6789]

Great job! Keep working on it! You’ll be Awesome!

[@marshallsayre58]

Great job. I want to take up banjo but afraid it'll end up holding dirty laundry...lol

[@elisabethemory]

Well, I'd definitely give it a try if you're interested!! There're many awesome channels that help me learn, like Jim Pankey, William Nesbitt, Willow Osborne, Eli Gilbert, and more! I also have a few lessons and tutorials, and I'm going to continue posting instructional videos. :) You could start with a less expensive banjo, and see if you like it. If you do, you could get something else.

[@shadowshadow2485]

Fantastic, that B part was complicated , great job , wow , thanks , please post more progress reports

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you!! I've been playing for over two years now! 🪕;) I have many videos you can check out here on my channel! God bless you.

[@SteveWiddicombe-bv1up]

Great job Lizzie. I bet you’re pickin’ like JD now honey. I bought a banjo about 18 months ago. I bought Bill Evans book Bluegrass Banjo for Dummies because… well you know, first and could play everything in 3 months but that was after 50 years of Classical and Jazz guitar so had a very good right hand a could play all the Rolls with little difficulty now there is little repertoire I can’t cope with having obtained Earls method and Song book BUT also Janet Davis’ Back up banjo too. I am so glad I got me a Pan. It’s the humanly accessible instrument on Earth that makes playing the conceptions of boys Carolina a pure joy. I got and trade in my Nationality quick. What a wonderful instrument hey

[@mattvincent5805]

Well done. Keep after it. You keep very good time for a newbie. The metronome/click is your friend. Keeps you honest.

[@elisabethemory]

Yes, a metronome is a musicians best friend!

[@mikatiirikainen2878]

Awesome Elisbeth, yess

[@glasswinder]

Awesome job🎉🎉🎉

[@cwnorth8344]

Well done!

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Superb, I've been learning this for ages, and I still can't play it as good as you. ❤️🎸.

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you so much! Keep picking! 🪕🙌

[@brucewales5965]

Great job. I’m a guitarist just started banjo 3 weeks ago. I got some catching up to do!😜

[@elisabethemory]

Yay!! 🎸😀

[@joelmanthis9523]

KZbin algorithm distribution deliberately obscures good stuff, I'm shocked to have found ya and happy that I did. I love it.

[@elisabethemory]

Thank you!! I'm glad you like it. :)

[@thomas1630]

Great, you learn fast.

[@markh.harris9271]

Love it! Grass it up! marcus

[@thepressleygirls]

That was great! ☺️

[@elisabethemory]

Awe, thanks!! And thank y'all for subscribing! It means a lot...my family I are fan of yours! ❤

[@MarkDeCruccio]

Great job!! I also just picked up the banjo at 61 years old and having a blast learning. But I sure can't play that fast, yet.

[@elisabethemory]

Keep up the good work! You've got this!! 🙌🪕

[@MarcelStrucker]

Keep up the good work!

[@janmenzinga]

I just noticed this video, from your beginning banjo days. Awesome! I'm not practising enough...

[@elisabethemory]

Thanks for watching!! Keep on picking!!! 😄🪕

[@janmenzinga]

@elisabethemory thank you, Elisabeth. Time to sleep first, it's 1.45 am here.... I was up very late. Have a nice evening.

[@localbod]

Excellent for one month. Keep going. 👍😊

[@elisabethemory]

Thanks! I've been at it for two years now!

[@localbod]

@@elisabethemory I see you're a lefty. I am too, but I play guitar / bass right-handed. Being able to play an instrument at whatever level is a wonderful thing. 😊

[@elisabethemory]

@localbod Hey! I recorded this video using the "selfie" camera on my phone, so it reversed the image. But that's so cool that you play music too! Keep on pickin'! Thank you. :) God bless

[@alexroca6981]

Brilliant! I can't play it, but I might learn.😁

[@elisabethemory]

You can do it! 🪕🙌

[@tabbp01]

I remember those early days. You got it.

[@josephshaw4040]

Sounds great!

[@bpicard2786]

Keep it up. Awesome!