Start Playing Up the Neck Today - Bluegrass Banjo

[@helenesanderson8902]

Mr. Pankey thank you so much for all you do to make the world a better place. Music is love and kindness. truly it makes us better for each other and our world.. and YOU are so much a part of that. Thank you my friend!

[@JimPankey]

Thank You! ☺️

[@cb73]

“Whatever melody you have in mind, you can hunt and find” nice rhyme

[@JimPankey]

🥸☺️

[@clawhammer704]

This did open the doors to the next floor.

[@JimPankey]

That’s great to hear!

[@joefeldpausch]

Ha ha! Love that metaphor! Same!

[@charliewoot22]

There’s a reason you have so many subscribers. Your explanations are simply the best.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you think so!

[@thecgapblitzpodcast4148]

I can watch your videos all day! You make it look so easy, you also give me motivation

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me help you learn ☺️

[@chaslaurie]

This is a fantastic lesson. Most videos give us a fish to eat- you've just handed us a fishing rod and started us fishing for our own fish....bravo. I jusy subscribed.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting help!

[@bjwmorgan]

thank you so so much, your videos are worth their weight in gold to me, please don't ever stop posting them, have a great day, cheers

[@JimPankey]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Sundance3143]

Your teaching style is great!!!

[@JimPankey]

Thank you! 😃

[@A_Clark]

I always learn something new when you release a video. Thanks, Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Glad to hear it!

[@yopasjim]

THanks Jim! I really appreciate your investment in the banjo community!

[@JimPankey]

Glad to be part of this journey!

[@Anna-ce6od]

I just love to hear you play no matter what song you play. Your welcome 😁

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺

[@CalvinHaney]

And the way you show things for people that need things a little slower than most.step by step.you wouldn't believe the results.we have from the slow step by step thank you so much.

[@ScottKent]

Always good to see more from you Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@cb73]

So awesome ! This opens up an incredible amount of stuff to practice, I mean the sky’s the limit.

[@JimPankey]

Have fun with it!

[@cb73]

I started with the easiest- Happy Birthday. Picking around on the D one note at a time. Once got that- took about 2-3 minutes. Next, I did it with the pinch (with its B string counterpart). Then, this part was trickier than I expected (since you made it look easy) but I was able to do that Dillard roll maintaining the melody. Now I’m just trying it with a combination of rolls and pinches. I don’t think I’ve heard Happy Birthday that good before 🤓

[@colynlearnsbanjo]

This is the MOST powerful lesson for any beginning banjo player! I think you may have undersold it. :-)

[@JimPankey]

Glad it helped!

[@muttandjeff5213]

Jim you are an amazing teacher. We are so blessed that you’re out here sharing your knowledge with us! Just wanted to say that.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks so much!

[@Gamecock]

Jim you feel like a real friend at this point! I've been watching you for 2 years now! Thank you for making these videos man they're my favorite!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me be a part of your banjo journey!

[@ronmcphail]

Jim; The more I watch the more I learn... Always love your videos and wish you were a local teacher!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me help 😊

[@sammcguire6940]

amazing work and amazing information jim, thanks again for all the banjo education!!!

[@JimPankey]

My pleasure!

[@larryhumple]

Easiest person to learn from I've found thanks for all you do.

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help

[@bassCap]

Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

Oh, thank you so much ☺️

[@Squigcan]

Thanks for this! I went back and figured out some simple up the neck breaks for the songs I knew. Was lots of fun and forces you to be creative! And yes, it gets easier to figure some out on the fly!

[@JimPankey]

Awesome! Glad I could help. ☺️

[@davidcedarholm4309]

As ALWAYS, that was an excellent lesson, Jim. I love your fun style of teaching! You’re a hoot!!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ozarkbanjerman5329]

Lot of serious wisdom in here! Thank you! When I was starting out, I knew I had to play up the neck, but I didn't know anything, so I would just wrestle and wrestle and wrestle until something sounded decent. This was very helpful!

[@JimPankey]

Happy to help!

[@DaveS-b8k]

So gratifying. I really enjoyed a wet afternoon spent on this. Cheers

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tedtedsen269]

Hai Jim you are not only a good player but also an excellent teacher, wish you were my neighbor

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@StevenBaker-q2k]

Thank you so much. This is the stuff I’m looking for. God bless you Jim

[@JimPankey]

Glad I can help!

[@goofoffbert]

I really appreciate this lesson Mr Jim. Easy to tinker with... maybe I can start hearing something by ear. And it sounds so good too. Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

You’ve got this!

[@williamlee8619]

That. 1 2 1 5 roll was one of the hardest for me to learn many moon ago , you’d think it’s simple but to me it wasn’t , I had one of those books “how to play banjo” by Doug Dillard , Doug used that more than any banjo player ever ! Dooley , Doug’s tune , I heard Doug do it on the Bells of St Mary ! As I’m typing this your talking bout the Dillard roll 😂😂 but you’ve gave me MANY ideas while typing this , I can hear what your doing on all these other tunes ! Keep on keeping on Jim ! I’ll see you agin in the future , loved jamming with ya 25 yrs ago or longer ! We’re getting old

[@JimPankey]

I remember when I learned that roll I forgot how to do the reverse roll for Home Sweet Home. 🤣

[@williamlee8619]

Know EXACTLY what your saying

[@JayTheBarber603]

Awesome, I love the fact you push creativity so hard. Gonna stay on this video for a few days, thanks👍

[@JimPankey]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@EricXRP]

Great simplification that removes some up the neck Intimidation 👏 👌

[@JimPankey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lewisbighuber7029]

Very encouraging Jim Pankey. Thank you.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help

[@StevenLeavins]

Jim you are the man! You got me started on the banjo and I love your videos. If you ever perform in the Destin Beach area in Florida could you sign my Deering Rustic Wreath, we don't have to tell Recording King

[@JimPankey]

Maybe one day!

[@jenniferconner3126]

I am so grateful for your channel. It has helped me to learn and improve so much. Thank you for sharing with all of us!

[@JimPankey]

I’m glad I can be part of your banjo adventure

[@DolphinGuitar28]

Thank you, always enjoy your posts. You play great, are very informative, and explain things very well. God Bless!

[@JimPankey]

Thank you kindly!

[@tapresl]

Can't thank you enough for these videos! This one really helped me a lot.

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help!

[@paulfoytack5267]

Banjos and Doxies what could be better! Thanks Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Right?? Thanks for watching. 😊

[@53sheep]

Hey JP, big thanks yet again! 🧡🪕

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help!

[@pridgenwatkins2867]

Great lesson, Jim! Hard to type with finger picks on!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@colinmckay2964]

Nice one Jim. Your wee dog looks great.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks

[@glennmeyer4539]

Thanks Jim and Ginger

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@Oldman-t7m]

As always,,,,great explanation sir.

[@JimPankey]

Many thanks

[@familyonamissiongo4790]

Cool seeing the rkr-r35 again I enjoy seeing the same banjo I’m learning with

[@JimPankey]

😁

[@bruhm0m3nt123]

Hey Jim. Your videos help me a whole lot for learning new tunes! I was wondering if you might be able to do a bluegrass version tutorial video for either the Dixieland song or Battle Hymn of the Republic? I cant be the only one wanting one! Thanks!

[@stefanochiampo295]

Thanks for the tips, Jim! As the end of the video was approaching, I was almost sure you would draw Blackberry Blossom out of the hat as another possible example (the version that you taught in your 10-lesson beginners course draws pretty much from these up-the-neck positions)! 😛

[@JimPankey]

Glad you figured that out. 😊

[@CalvinHaney]

Do we like it we love your channel.youve taught me so much.but I'm still learning the banjo what a head ache 😮. Alot of time everyday and effort. Thanks Jim your my SuperHero.and A Awesome banjo player or picker 😊 I have a ? Did earl struggs have stops on his tuners when he did I think it was Foggy Mountain BreakDown. Thanks God bless Jim ✌️ 👍

[@JimPankey]

THanks. Yep, Earl had cams for stuff like Flint Hill Special and Earl's Breakdown

[@andylishman7986]

You very helpful Jim keep up the good work 🪕🪕🪕🪕

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you’re finding it helpful.

[@banjomark9900]

Jim, You never cease to amaze, simplify & inspire and not necessarily in that order. 🤹

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!!

[@cal_laz]

Some good stuff right here. Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@TBDchannel777]

Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@josefdetzer3260]

Great Jim! Thanks from my 💓🪕🥰

[@JimPankey]

You are very welcome

[@rosemaryvincentinbenson3976]

Hi Jim! I still love the banjo!❤️

[@rosemaryvincentinbenson3976]

Good to see you teaching on line.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you are enjoying it!

[@jeffevans4663]

Really helpful video thanks Jim

[@JimPankey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindasparks9132]

Great teacher!!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@sparks2999]

I have been struggling with the X and Y chord shapes. My fingers are just not going to be able to do it. I love this method! Maybe my answer to playing backup. The census is that you have to be able to play the X and Y chord shapes to play backup. I have been just playing the chord shape minus the low D String (Ring finger). Thanks for this Jim, I'm going to start working on it!

[@JimPankey]

Chord shapes are certainly valuable to know and be able to do.

[@taterobinson1247]

Thanks Jim

[@JimPankey]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@jettimite]

I have a long haired Dachshund - Fergus. Awesome video as usual 😊

[@JimPankey]

Cool, thanks

[@yoloswaggins2857]

Makes a ton of sense and is wicked helpful

[@JimPankey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Timbyeler-gk6pb]

Can you do a video about how to play "Plastic Jesus" from Cool Hand Luke?

[@jamesdillingham2000]

I second this

[@josephbenedictsartorius4202]

Do you think you could do a lesson on panhandle rag? I really like the way it sounds on the banjo.

[@gordonsellenartist174]

Oh this is brilliant, lot's to work on. Thank's Jim😁

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy!

[@colynlearnsbanjo]

Hey Gordon! Hope you’re doing well. I took a break from banjo for a couple years. I was not feeling good about my progress but I’m back at it. I might get something going with banjo all-stars again who knows. Some workshops again maybe, that kind of thing.

[@gordonsellenartist174]

@@colynlearnsbanjo Hi Colyn, Great to hear. I try and practice daily or I forget tunes I have learned altogether. lol

[@ranchdog7920]

Good video Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@annhester3983]

This helped me a aLOT!! THANK YOU😊

[@JimPankey]

Glad it helped!

[@jeffmiller2434]

Hey Jim, I was wondering if you could do a video with some tips on how to do a 3 to 2 pull off with a follow up note on the b string. I've practiced this a lot and can't seem to make it sound right no matter what I do. Or maybe suggest a video that could help me with this. Thanks

[@JimPankey]

G-Lick with a 3-2 Pull-Off - Lesson - Tip kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGGuZqqkopuLnq8

[@JimPankey]

The main thing is a lot of practice.

[@randysimoneaux2239]

Thanks so much.

[@JimPankey]

You're welcome!

[@blakejackson4483]

Woo! YEAH! AWESOME VIDEO

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!!

[@donmartin4545]

Awesome brother ♠️♠️♠️

[@JimPankey]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jeffreycole4484]

I’m kind of new to learning the banjo again I started about 15yrs ago and in 2011 I lost interest in it bc of going through a divorce now I been remarried to old high school girl friend for 9 yrs and got back wanting to learn on banjo my problem is keeping the rolls going to sound good as a lot of people I have watched playing the banjo what could I do to make it sound good like it should i have got the it basically down to play cripple creek but it’s like I got hesitation in it bad what could I do to make it sound like it’s suppose to thanks god bless Jeff cole

[@JimPankey]

Go slow. Make sure everything is there and in the right place before adding speed.

[@nathanstover2014]

Hey Jim, long time Patreon supporter. Have you ever thought about doing a banjo version of Froggie-Went-A-Courtin I know it is a frailing style song normally but I think it would be cool in Scruggs style. My niece is going to be 3 this year and I would love to play that song for her. I know she would love it but I am not good at old style. Thanks for the videos man. I started playing banjo because of your videos.

[@JimPankey]

Go check out the Mama Don’t Allow video I posted. It’s the same basic melody and chords.

[@nathanstover2014]

@@JimPankey You're awesome, thanks man

[@banjo-beard]

Hi Jim, this is cool! This makes me think like you're doing a harmonized G scale on the first string, but restricting to only harmonizing with G, C, or D outlines. I see Ricky Mier do something similar, only he outlines with the "full set" of triads (G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#o, G). What are some hints about choosing how to harmonize against what the band is doing? Just use the old ear?

[@banjo-beard]

I guess you could also modify this excercise by harmonizing with the melody on the second string, moving the harmony string to the first string. I guess then you could use the foggy mountain roll, since it rhythmically emphasizes the second string. Rinse and repeat - maybe now harmonize with the third, second and first, melody on the third string, and now do forward rolls. Am I getting it?

[@JimPankey]

Using your ear, but also looking for notes within the chord that you're playing against.

[@JimPankey]

Yes! You can totally move the melody to the second string and use the FMB or forward roll!

[@denvermadison9052]

I’m finding all sorts of different g shapes I dunno if I’m getting something wrong or not but what the fingering for a g? I keep having g to adjust what is the g shape in my mind.

[@JimPankey]

This should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Kqi6qYh6ufpsU

[@conradbennett3251]

Jim, silly question. I watched all your "find all the major,minor 7th, chords with 3 shapes videos. Is knowing where to find the notes on only the first 2 strings just partial shapes based off of the full shapes from those other videos?

[@JimPankey]

Yes! 😀

[@conradbennett3251]

@@JimPankey thanks so much. Best banjo channel on the net!!!

[@FrostburgEMT]

Hey Jim, I’m coming from being a long time guitar player and I’m sort of finding it difficult to go from using one pick with the guitar to using multiple fingers. Do you have any advice on how to make this a little smoother?

[@JimPankey]

I’m pretty sure you know the answer. It’s just a matter of practice.

[@FrostburgEMT]

@@JimPankey yea it does seem pretty obvious lol, thanks for the reply!

[@FRMTHREE]

Dig it!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks

[@Michael-xz4kt]

jim what is the best way to hold a banjo when you are an fat person ?

[@JimPankey]

Guess it depends, but a strap will be essential.

[@Bon3fish]

I am a beginner clawhammer player, and this works for that too?

[@JimPankey]

Absolutely

[@MotionMenace2]

Thanks for the videos, leaving a comment for the wiener dawg and the algoritme !

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy!!

[@gmcdougal5421]

One word of advice from someone who started learning very late in life. DO NOT learn with tab. Stay away from tab. It’s a crutch that limits your learning abilities in my opinion.

[@JimPankey]

Tab can be helpful, but too many times beginners struggle to break free...

[@JamesDLamb]

1215… MIMT… Go work on that. I mean just stop video right here. lol. Come back later.

[@JimPankey]

😎

[@yeagermyster3]

Yo Jim! You really helped me get started out, and the rolls I use in my band today are ones I've picked up here. Just upgraded from an Ibanez banjo to a Gold Tone OB-300. I'm back to pickin thru these videos, thanks for the inspiration and all you do! @redschoolrecords

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. 😊

[@calvindarrellking]

Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

Thank YOU!!

[@markenglishbee8038]

Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

You bet!