Learn to Play Blackberry Blossom - Bluegrass Banjo

[@JimPankey]

Tab is available here: sellfy.com/p/ysyf/

[@prodigygirl1]

Thank you. I have learned so much from you and my journey of learning the banjo with your lessons has made a lonely person feel not so lonely.

[@jackiebryant2013]

Hi Jim, We're Never to Old - I Started playing the Banjo 6 moths ago and I'll be 80 years old next month. Seem the whole world loves your tuitional videos, not surprising. Amazed what I've learnt in 6 months including BlackBerry Blossom. Best Wishes from Banbury, England

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@kenvestal1516]

This one is my favorite so far. I've listened to folks playing this fast and feel like it's to pretty of a melody to rush through. I'm so grateful to have these lessons Mr. Jim, thank you.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@davidhamilton9106]

Thank you Jim , learning to play banjo at 56 YRS . I never played a Banjo until Oct. 2020 ! Went through all 10 learn to play bluegrass lessons ,and now Blackberry Blossom Thank you again Jim !

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@catnutritionorg]

My goodness this is such a pretty tune. I think this is next on deck for me on my growing list of Pankey-taught tunes to learn. You did such an amazing job (no pun intended here) breaking down Foggy Mountain Breakdown and that - on top of the amazing 10-lesson beginner series and a few of the other tunes I now 'know' enough to practice, you've given me the confidence about learning more. Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

You can totally do this one!

[@dondert8741]

First song I played that my girlfriend actually liked. Big victory today :-) Thanks again Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Woohoo!!

[@LakeHighiii]

This is another great lesson. Thank you so much. Your teaching style is just right for me. You break it up in to chewable bites. I started learning this Thursday, got the next part Friday. then the last part Saturday. Today ( Sunday) I can make it sound like one song. Please keep up the great lessons, Thanks!

[@alexcaruso8858]

I am so grateful to have found your page. I recently bought an r35 after watching some of your videos. I played banjo as a young kid in my middle schools after school bluegrass program but lost my way a long time ago. Glad to be back picking again.

[@JimPankey]

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

[@rachaelearley1857]

This is such a great version of this tune. I’ve loved this song for so long, and it is really exciting to be able to play it! And thanks to your easy to follow explanations, I learned it in just two days! I look forward to polishing it and speeding it up. You are awesome, Mr. Pankey!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks so much!

[@annunnaki_bukkakke]

This video helped me learn almost this entire song in a night :) such a beautiful tune. Thanks for making this Jim!!

[@JimPankey]

Great to hear!

[@miker.9587]

Jim! You are an absolute godsend for those of us trying to learn bluegrass banjo. I try to learn from a few others on video and none of them are the same. You have a knack for making things simple and fun! I finally got a resonator banjo to feel the part and am making my way through your "learn these next" lists. I'm still pretty slow, but I'm having so much fun! Also, as a side note, the more I learn Scruggs Style, it seems to be helping my clawhammer....not even sure if that's a thing?

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you! Share a video from time to time.

[@DaveS-b8k]

Thanks for getting me playing. This and the lesson on Doug's Tune are my two favorite , so far.

[@JimPankey]

So glad I could help!

[@stevegillman1999]

Picked up the banjo to start learning just over two months ago and here I am learning Blackberry Blossom. I never would have believed it possible - and it wouldn't have been without the incomparable Jim Pankey

[@JimPankey]

So glad you're learning with my videos! I always wonder how folks are doing with them.

[@stevegillman1999]

I think your videos will keep me happy for a long time

[@jeremyp2295]

You got me started in the banjo when you first put out these series of lessons. I took a little break to work on guitar. I just upgraded to a deering maple blossom banjo and am back learning everything I can. You make these just challenging enough to stay fun but easy enough that I don't get frustrated and move on. I love the guitar but I love the banjo more. Thank you so much.

[@JimPankey]

Keep me posted on your progress 😊

[@stevepawluk4129]

Thank you, Mr. Pankey. This is a pretty song and the way that you explain it makes it not too difficult, even for a novice player like myself.

[@kennethharbin6098]

Thanks, Jim. This one is pretty. It grabbed me immediately the same way "Banjo in the Hollow" did. Gonna be working on this for a while.

[@JimPankey]

You’ll really enjoy this one! Thanks for letting me teach you.

[@geofo60]

So much more straightforward than the Trischka version I’ve been struggling with. Thank you for showing another way to play this. Regards from the UK .

[@artenacken497]

Hey Jimbo I absolutely love this tune! No matter what tune I am practicing with your fantastic videos I always end with banjo in the holler, as I love that tune and this has now taken its place! It’s fantastic every time I see another video of yours I cannot wait to see what gems await and I am never disappointed thank you (again)

[@JimPankey]

It's a fun tune! Glad you like it. :)

[@tobypritchard6095]

Thanks Jim, nice that's its a little different. Enjoying exploring different melodies x

[@muscleman6299]

We'll not Becos u, but Becos i couldn't find anyone else who teaches yr.way. Thanks my old pal

[@tamarhenrikssonshackter7850]

Hello from Swden! Gotta banjo for my birthday last year and so far your tutorials are the best! Love this song!

[@JimPankey]

Congratulations on the banjo! Keep me posted on your progress. 😊

[@weniki60]

Thanks Jim, for all your efforts in creating these videos!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😅

[@thomashochstatter3692]

I am loving this song I hope you get paid for every time I have to watch it. Keep up the good work

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!!

[@edwardbroe2255]

This is a great melodic tune Jim.I am really enjoying learning it. Thanks.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@muscleman6299]

Jim its louis from Gravesend, London. Just wanned say, thank you for your great teaching vids, love way you teach, iv started playing 3 finger picking Becos u, found it i play clawhammer, overhand, well try anyway, you are a legend mate, a proper fella, like the old days. Thank you.

[@johnfaus5427]

Thanks Jim your easy to understand & always encouraging

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@TimmyTraspie]

this is my favorite lesson you posted

[@christinevargas2720]

I always love your videos! You really cheer up my day. May you be blessed all your life. :)

[@allenpritchard8477]

Back in lockdown again but all through you have keep me busy learning,

[@JimPankey]

Glad I can help!

[@Joseph-qp1jx]

Once a week I refer to your channel for a new banjo song to learn. Coming from Guitar, it isn't so hard. Thanks for everything. Going to learn this one tonight after work lets out!

[@JimPankey]

So glad I can help ☺️

[@johnbremner1591]

Thanks jim,I've learned that tune,its lovely,I like playing that one,thanks again Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@zachkelly89]

Thanks again as always! Just got done with foggy mountain break down. Always looking for your content

[@hans-rs9uj]

Jim. Thanks I’ve been learning this tune but never heard it played up to speed . Uk banjoist now it makes sense …😊

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help

[@ct4883]

Lovely version ot this tune. Thanks.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@Bonnie-sg7ox]

Your good at teaching. I've learned alot. Not good enough to let people hear me , yet ! Haha

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@stevechaplin5987]

Been following for some time now, and thanks to you it's getting easier to follow, keep it up jim😊

[@JimPankey]

Keep me posted on your progress 😊

[@grannyblaylock623]

I LIKE THAT ONE TO.. Can't say I've heard that song before. THANK YOU.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for listening

[@charlespadgett3401]

Thanks again for the great lessons!!!

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome 😊

[@myname7914]

Similar to Banjo in the Hollow, but more melodic. Love it

[@JimPankey]

Kinda... yup

[@klcwarchitect]

Jim: I love your videos!!!!!!!!!!!! I still can't play worth a darn but I'm getting better thanks to your videos!

[@JimPankey]

Thank you 😊. Glad to be part of your banjo journey.

[@JoseloGomezEA20101944]

THANKS JIM, THE BEST CLASS TO LEARN THIS SONG, FROM BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA, BIG HUG FOR YOU,, THE ONLY "GAUCHO" BANJO PLAYER, TAKE CARE MY FRIEND, JL.

[@JimPankey]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@JOEIVIE8]

Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

You bet!

[@sammosburg2284]

Thanks Jim I love your videos!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you like them!

[@skummer1971]

When this is played sort of slowly it sounds like something from the baroque period.

[@MrBrewster2008]

Thank you for the video Jim i can't wait to see what you teach us next!

[@lasses0450]

Thanks for this Jim, it’s my 6th month of playing banjo, I don’t know why I didn’t learn this one earlier…

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy! 😊

[@surrebua]

Thank you Jim! Very nice tune and funny to play! Greetings from Norway :-)

[@peterg5624]

Having never played any musical instrument and reaching g the age of 60 I decided to give the banjo a go as I've always loved the sound. I tried many on line videos but couldn't pick it up an hit a brick wall, that is until I found your videos, I love your relaxed style and humour and have really got the bug to learn more and maybe upgrade from my open back Deering to a resonator model, Any thoughts on doing a in hell I'll be in good company video .? Thanks again Jim and best wishes from England.

[@edwardcolborne9670]

That's a lovely tune jim played to sound easy well done

[@edwardcolborne9670]

Jim I'm missing .my picking fingers ger tips could I still play the banjo

[@JimPankey]

Thanks! I've seen people play with all sorts of hand issues. I bet you can if you really want to!

[@edwardcolborne9670]

@@JimPankeycould you help me in any way jim

[@JimPankey]

@@edwardcolborne9670 No idea how I can help, other than to encourage you to try. No idea what sort of solutions might be available for you.

[@edwardcolborne9670]

@@JimPankey thanks jim keep up your good work easiest of all to understand I'll keep trying I've got a few tunes on the the go have you done little Maggie I haven't seen it yet quite difficult

[@markjayne241]

I really like this thank you I've learned a lot

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome 😊

[@colinsarah120]

Man i clapped when you played at the end. It'd been a long day 😂😂

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@MrFatmax80]

Awesome stuff jim thanks !!

[@lukewarren7857]

Very cool song Thanks 👍🙏👍

[@JimPankey]

Thanks

[@charlesland9888]

Another great lesson!

[@rogerflorensa]

I finally managed to play it with the video at 1x speed!

[@JimPankey]

Woohoo!!

[@bruc0220]

Beautiful. Thanks.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Asuggs11]

Thanks for all the instruction. Is there any chance you could do a lesson on "The Fishin' Hole Song" from the Andy Griffith Show? I'd love to be able to play it.

[@KevinMasters92]

I'm taking off the tab training wheels with this one. I know probably not a giant stretch but I gotta start somewhere, right? or proceed somewhere... whatever I don't mind if it's simple or similar to Banjo in the Hollow. I put away my notebook and am just following along. Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

Great! You can do it!

[@edwardcolborne9670]

Hi jim I owe you an apology from awhile back about you no teaching but was wrong your teaching is great and I enjoy watching you teach regard eddie colborne

[@jerryphillips3386]

@@JimPankey when you go through old home place you do two cc slides before the last b chord but when you play it slow you do one cc slide and a pull off before the b chord on the verse. Which is right? [e-mail]

[@JimPankey]

Either way is correct

[@edwarda.sutton206]

Hi- this a cool song- I am having trouble remembering the the entire song -what are good tips to get it wired in my brain and finger Thanks Love ya brother

[@JimPankey]

Listen to it a lot. Get to where you can hum it.

[@myname7914]

Name the licks, then remember the order of the licks. Jim does that in other lessons

[@juliecurtis8171]

Hey Jim, thanks for these amazing videos! They've been very helpful. I was wondering if there was a tip you could share on the B part melodic part. I'm having trouble getting from the last 5,2,1 to the 3,2,4. My fingers keep getting in the way of each other.

[@JimPankey]

Biggest thing is just practice. Take your time. You can do it.

[@colinskelly1929]

Hiya Jim. This is Col from Crystal Palace, London. Loved this video and I'm beginning to get there after a couple of weeks! Thanks, buddy. P.s. You're not related to the Waltons are you? Take care.

[@JimPankey]

Funny thing... If you’re talking about the television show, many of my mother’s people are from Nelson County VA (The county/area that the Waltons tv show was based on). If you’re talking about the Walmart Waltons... then nope; I wouldn’t begin to know how to deal with that sort of money. lol

[@allenpritchard8477]

Hi Jim. I have got the handle of this tune now just need to speed it up, What would you recommend, I learn next.

[@JimPankey]

Pretty much anything in my “Learn these next” playlist

[@allenpritchard8477]

Diolch Jim Foggy Mountain Breakdown next. Your a star

[@kublaicarl4818]

Man I gotta get me a banjo.

[@JimPankey]

Do it!

[@kublaicarl4818]

@@JimPankey I got one Mr Pankey, a Tanglewood got her tuned and I'm on the first bars of this Piece. After 30 plus years of guitar I finally got round to getting a banjer, good Lord what have I missed I got some catching up to do. Don't laugh but I keep reaching for the tremolo arm!! Subscribed too.

[@starhoox1]

Thank you, very helpful. Anyway to get the tab for this version of Blackberry Blossom?

[@JimPankey]

Link is in the description. :)

[@markabr13]

I just bought the tab but it doesn't have chords. Do you have a chord list Jim? I was wanting it so my brother could play dobro along with me. Thank for the great videos!

[@JimPankey]

Blackberry Blossom -- Chord Progression G - D - C - G C - G - A7 - D G - D - C - G C - G - D - G Em - Em - Em - B Em - Em - Em - D/G

[@markabr13]

@@JimPankey Thank you so much!

[@grannyblaylock623]

I LIKE THAT ONE..

[@JimPankey]

Thanks

[@hunterroudenis602]

Awesome

[@pfdlglass]

We’re do you find the tabs for the songs

[@JimPankey]

Links for tabs are in the description

[@toniheikkila5607]

Would anyone here have a hint for how to deal with 5th string? Its so damn loud, when i listen records of me playing, your attention automatically goes to 5th string playing. Ping ping, ping, ping, ping ping. Its distracting. Any ways to make it more silent?

[@JimPankey]

Don't play it quite so hard??

[@toniheikkila5607]

@@JimPankey Thanks, but tried that, and giving more power to index and middle, but that seems to take away dexterity. Maybe loud is wrong word, bright might be better. English is my second language. And did research, seeing that im not the only one. Myriad of suggestions from getting a better thumb pick, to getting thicker 5th string, or using older one, or putting electrical tape under it in the bridge, maybe getting overtones, maybe bad bridge... And of course my banjo is a cheap one, so tone might not be the best. Guess at least I can keep myself busy for a while trying to figure things out :D

[@dazthephot]

aaargh that big stretch, i cant reach it....damned fingers.

[@JimPankey]

...yet...

[@go-go-rilla4405]

“You can do it” XD