Learn to play - Black Mountain Rag - Bluegrass Banjo

[@JimPankey]

Tab for this tune: sellfy.com/wildjimbo/p/black-mountain-rag/

[@MrRealkeeper]

Jim is a great banjo instructor who has the rare talent of creating a learning environment that makes his viewers excited to play. I picked up the banjo for the first time 8 months ago and learned how to play through Jim's beginner series. Been watching his videos and pickin ever since. Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@deebee4575]

This is true. There’s no better banjo instructor on You Tube.

[@erictifft8026]

Jim Pankey is truly a gift from the God(s)

[@francesbrisco776]

Reminds me of a banjo player in Milwaukee Oregon back in the 1980's Moon played rag's passed away in 1992

[@JimPankey]

😊

[@burned1493]

I'm still getting through your beginner banjo lessons and they've helped me quite a bit

[@JimPankey]

Glad I can help 😊

[@catnutritionorg]

This looks fun (and do-able!) - starting this one today. Thanks, Jim!

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@catnutritionorg]

This is so great - first time I couldn't QUITE catch on to a part you explained by listening and watching, so I bought the tab :) I am so slow and inept working with tab, but this is a good excuse to learn a little. Such a catchy, fun, quirky tune. Thanks, Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Which part gave you trouble?

[@catnutritionorg]

@@JimPankey - it was at about 8:44, when I was listening through my headset on my phone, I couldn't HEAR the 'five-THREE" (I heard the five, but the three kept sounding garbled) and got myself tangled up. When I listen through my laptop speaker, I hear it clearly now. That little funky-fun thing you do after the 3-0-2 lick is taking some brain rewiring! My fingers seem to think they know better sometimes. It was kind of fun to look at the tab too, which is rare for me to even do. But this time it helped me figure out that fun little 'turnaround' you do after the 3-0-2 lick. This is a very fun piece to learn! I confess I like it too because it doesn't 'pinky-challenge' me. Still in a battle of wits with that pinky finger of mine on other tunes :)

[@josephanguiano5241]

Thanks Jim for another great lesson! Keep up the good work and happy Sabbath!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@glensone7575]

Great job as always Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@jacknedrednecks2975]

Boom, All done, just learned this excellent tune. Thanks for this superb lesson Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Great job!

[@rustyredneck6781]

just started learning the banjo, I really enjoy these videos! Its probably the best guide Ive found so far!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@conradbennett3251]

Great stuff as usual, Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@ShineDawg]

You have talent for this sir, you are an amazing instructor. Thanks for sharing and can't wait for more.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@lukewarren7857]

Thanks, perfect timing learning banjo part without tab's and the guitar part with tab's should prove to be interesting I read almost fluently and it still looks scary printed on paper

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@olleman420]

Done all of my learning from you so far Jim! Going to tackle this one next! Thank you very much for what you do!

[@JimPankey]

Awesome! You can do it!

[@peterjohnson724]

Thank you Jim. Much appreciated!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Kacey-bv4lj]

Thanks for another great video Jim! Looks like you and Dim were having fun!

[@JimPankey]

Yup!

[@mickmcguire4571]

Brilliant as always jim 👏👍

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@dampftim7390]

Thank you for this great videos.

[@JimPankey]

You’re very welcome!

[@banjochaos99]

Yeet! Wonderful lesson, as always!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😎

[@crawfordbanjos3532]

Excellent as always Jim, growing the hair i see! suits you man!

[@JimPankey]

“Covid hair” 😁

[@crawfordbanjos3532]

@@JimPankey My Covid hair looks like I've been dragged through a bush backwards you're lucky my friend ahaha! keep up the good work Jim!

[@davidlundmark9359]

Man I love this song, gonna totally learn it!

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@candacemaxwell3995]

My son picked up the banjo about three months ago and started watching your videos. I’m amazed how well he has done in just a few months. You’re awesome! Thank you! Do you have a video on The Star Spangled Banner?

[@JimPankey]

I’ve never tried to play that one.

[@kelley55rn]

Thank you Jim! I love the dinosaur on the stairs. Lol

[@JimPankey]

It's a beetle. I've learned that his name is Dim. Thanks for watching. :)

[@nolanfarr8564]

THANK YOU !!!!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@tonytotten408]

Great Jim I'm digging this sounds very familiar from somthing you /we've done many many many months back no been into my banjo recently as I've had to have couple of hearing 👂aids fitted due to tinnitus caused by a hearing incident so kinda lost my mojo for now but will definitely give this a go hopefully sooner than later . I save a few videos so apart from walking my dogs and trying to get my ears to sustain any further injury they will never mend now but have to try and soldier on I seem to be able to focus on your channel due to playing .breaking it down thanks for sharing and posting Jim your an inspiration thank you 👂🤕🤗 👍👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching

[@albertwhite5823]

Jim... Thank you fer all you do... :0)

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@lukeabel3094]

Hey Mr. Pankey, thanks for the tutorial. Do you think that you could do a tutorial on some of the more advanced backup techniques that weren't covered in your beginner backup series some time in the future?

[@JimPankey]

I could... might do a series with some neato licks.

[@lukeabel3094]

@@JimPankey Thank you for considering my request and taking the time to do these tutorials, you’re the best instructor I’ve been able to find on KZbin. I would love to have some more licks under my belt.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Happy Valentine's Day everybody

[@JimPankey]

❤️

[@michaelsherr5222]

Thanks Jim! At some point could you make a video for the world is waiting for a sunrise? I know it’s usually a tenor/plactrum song but I’d love to be able to play it bluegrass style.

[@JimPankey]

I’ve not played that tune in years. It’s a good suggestion though.

[@gordonsellenartist174]

Thank-you Jim good tune. Don't look now but there is a big blue legged creature beside you on the stairs.🙄

[@JimPankey]

We took care of him with some Sevin dust.

[@mentula3784]

Reckon my ten thumbs could have a go at this one, cheers Jim!

[@JimPankey]

You’ve got this!

[@keithclark486]

Can you do a video on Head tension / tuning the head.

[@JimPankey]

I really only tighten the head until it sounds good to me. I’m sure there are other videos on head tuning... I just don’t do that.

[@inactivesky2091]

Hey jim. I’m a young banjo player and I’m stuck in a slump. I’ve been playing for a year and I just can’t seem to make any more progress than where I’m at. I’ve learned the sally goodwin lick and have been able to incorporate in some songs like lonesome road blues and Mountain Dew. Any tips and tricks to start making progress again?

[@JimPankey]

We all hit a plateau from time to time. Just change up your routine, maybe try something new. Spend a lot of time polishing what you know and playing along with recordings.

[@colinmckay2964]

I've also been learning for just under a year and have also hit a bit of a plateau. I have done exactly that. Gone back to the basics and polished it up a bit trying to play clearer and quicker. It has helped a bit. Quite encouraged that I picked up this tune relatively quickly. Thanks for the lessons Jim. I really enjoy your teaching style.

[@tomference4618]

Camera slipped a little low so low neck barely visible,..thanks Jim.

[@JimPankey]

I think it’s fine, it was only a short section. I don’t think I was fretting anything where you can’t see, and it was stuff I think most people should know by this point.

[@johnboyette4710]

You know. Any. Jens kruger. Music. To. Teach. Thank you

[@masahiromorita9035]

どうもありがとう😊

[@JimPankey]

よかった

[@masahiromorita9035]

water is wide 教えてください❗️

[@sirlordjustinian8266]

If I could make a request: Don't Think Twice, It's Alright :)

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@monsterzero1965]

Sounds more like mammies lil baby loves shortnin bread lol

[@JimPankey]

It does share part of that melody line.

[@harley7311]

Thank you Jim, much appreciated!

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome!!