Learn to Play - Down the Road - Bluegrass Banjo

[@JimPankey]

You can get the TAB here: sellfy.com/wildjimbo/p/tab-for-down-the-road-youtube-lesson/

[@lasses0450]

Nice, this is the first song I’ve learned that’s not on the “learn these next ” playlist. Your videos have not only taught me to play, they’ve taught me in only 4 months!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me help you learn 😊

[@captainpicard1701e]

Fantastic sounding and easy to play and learn version of this song. Great job as always.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@catnutritionorg]

December is better because there's a new Jim Pankey video.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks Anne!

[@Bradm426]

I always get fired up when you post a new video. I wouldn't be able to play a note if not for you taking the time to create these.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@johnboyette4710]

You said you haven't had any students in 3 years and now you have 75000 students and 'll one of them. You teach good we can see your hands you have a lot of patience Thanks for being a good teacher

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 🙏🏼

[@tompase6036]

Hello Jim, Tom from Australia New South Wales here, just wanted to say many thanks to you for Inspiring me to pick up my Banjo for the first time. Have been going now for two years and playing lots of songs. Many thanks again to you sir.....and yes I did find my Banjo, it was under the lounge. Take care and God Bless. Kind regards Tom.

[@JimPankey]

So glad I could inspire you to play!

[@peterjohnson724]

Thank you Jim. Always a good day when you post a video!

[@JimPankey]

My pleasure!

[@jcline9244]

Merry Christmas Jim , I picked this one up quick like , but I have to say that last 8 months of lockdown 'Banjer Pickin' and everything I've learned so far is because of your great videos, You're really a great Banjo Teacher ! Thank You sir !

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@rangertommy]

Thanks, Jim! I love your videos! It's my birthday today, and I think I'll make this today's project. Thanks so much for your generosity!

[@JimPankey]

Happy Birthday 🎂

[@notjuicedjay]

This is one of my favorite bluegrass songs! Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome 😊

[@bradwright602]

Thanks Jim!!! I appreciate how encouraging you are.

[@JimPankey]

You are so welcome

[@severinneukom]

A new video by Jim Pankey, the day can only be good. Thank you !!

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy! 😊

[@harley7311]

Thanks a million Jim. I new you would come through for me. Now time to get to it.

[@JimPankey]

Can't wait to hear you play it!

[@mrwar32zz]

One of my favorite songs. Thanks for the how to!Please do "me and my ole banjo"

[@JimPankey]

I don’t play that one, but it’s a good one.

[@TBBCoachTommy]

Most excellent! I need to add songs. This will be a fun one!!

[@JimPankey]

Can't wait to hear you play it!

[@astro781]

Thanks Jim......a classic!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@markglore7196]

Love that song! Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you like it 😊

[@lukeabel3094]

I was just wondering if you had a tutorial on this the other day. I guess my question is answered now. Thanks.

[@JimPankey]

Guess that worked out just right! 😊

[@lukeabel3094]

@@JimPankey It sure did, I've already managed to get it pretty much down, now I'll get to work on some back-up for it. Thanks again for the tutorial, sometimes it can be tricky to figure it out by ear.

[@Falco2807]

Thanks Jim! Been waiting for this one a long time.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help 😅

[@SuperJohnweaver]

All hail Jim. Brilliant

[@JimPankey]

😅thanks

[@tylersimpkins8200]

And jim thank you so much for helping me with banjo and were to buy and what to buy your great

[@RenoScruggs]

Great video Jim ,, that banjo sounds great

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@michaelangelo9024]

My next song I must learn. Thanks again Jim!

[@JimPankey]

It’s a great one!

[@michaelangelo9024]

I've got it just like you taught it but I still need to play it just a bit faster . Thank you again Jim !

[@johnbremner1591]

Thanks JIM,for another great video, you have learnt me so much,thank you.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@dampftim7390]

I like your videos soooo much.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@morganchoi2491]

Awesome as always! ~ thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@deebee4575]

WooHoo! Thanks Jim.

[@JimPankey]

You are welcome 😀

[@tonytotten408]

Great Jim 👍👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃🇺🇸

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@tylersimpkins8200]

Heu jim i have a requst you should do a red back hymnal sieris were you go thru the hymnal and teach it i cant read music

[@JimPankey]

I do have a few out here from that hymnal.

[@nsanehd2592]

Can you please do a banjo lesson on “I’m leaving town” by Russell Moore🤚🏼💯🧤🧤

[@JimPankey]

That’s a good tune. Not sure I’ve ever played it though

[@angvelsan]

It would be great to have a lesson on a grandpa jones tune!!

[@JimPankey]

I’ll consider that for my next clawhammer video.

[@michaelpatton6487]

My suggesting is to listen to Eric Ellis pik this song. I believe he's playing it with a group with 1948 in their name. He's the best on that tune I've ever heard. Except Earl of course. David Peterson and 1948 is the band I'm about sure of it. It's on u tube.

[@JimPankey]

Always best to go to the source though. Earl Scruggs for me.

[@connorjackson1439]

Love it😄😄😄

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@tylersimpkins8200]

What a bout the loar f shape the dark antique looking one is it worth that

[@JimPankey]

Those are great too

[@tylersimpkins8200]

Hey jim got a question i dont know nothing about mandolin i thought you could help what is a cheap good mandolin that could last me until i could get almost pro

[@JimPankey]

www.recordingking.com/ram3ts

[@kylerrevell235]

I’m about to get a banjo and I was wondering if those metal pick things are needed to play the banjo?

[@JimPankey]

They’re very helpful. 😊

[@kylerrevell235]

@@JimPankey ok I’ll make sure to get them thank you 🙏🏼

[@lukasrh]

moreover try to get the ones Jim is using and recommending (Ernie Ball Picky Picks) it does make a difference in handling and sound 👍

[@kylerrevell235]

@@lukasrh Ok got it! thank you!

[@hunters.5627]

Hey Jim, I have a question. How close or how raised should the tail head of the banjo be?

[@JimPankey]

Kinda depends on the banjo. I generally start with the front of the tailpiece set at about 3/8” above the head.

[@hunters.5627]

@@JimPankey what should I look for so I know where to set it?

[@mickmcguire4571]

We dont like it jim we "love it 😀👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@jackvalentine566]

Hi Jim I know it’s a strange question but Almost finished all your introductory banjo videos from 1-9 and was wondering what you recommend to watch of your videos to carry me on? Thank you again so much

[@JimPankey]

Well, be sure to watch #10 from that series and then I have a list called "Learn these Next" kzbin.info/aero/PLimF2H1ED8fVIxNJhHfX2ix_iRnJHvhMQ

[@jackvalentine566]

@@JimPankey you are brilliant Jim thank you!

[@deadpossum4550]

what banjo do you have? or what do you recommend for beginners?

[@JimPankey]

I’m playing a Recording King in this video. I also recommend their Dirty 30s line to beginners.

[@deadpossum4550]

@@JimPankey okay thanks! i recently became interested in playing the banjo and i can’t learn any songs until i get an actual banjo to play

[@tylersimpkins8200]

Is the guitar center relible

[@JimPankey]

GuitarCenter should be fine.

[@tylersimpkins8200]

If you think its good where could i order it

[@clawhammer704]

Ida Red

[@hunterjones240]

What kind of banjo is this?

[@JimPankey]

I'm playing my Recording King M5

[@johnboyette4710]

How about Bells of st Mary. LOL

[@JimPankey]

That's a great song! Let me ponder on it. I used to play it all the time.

[@ethanowings]

What's the forward and reverse sequence?

[@JimPankey]

I cover that in my beginner series

[@ethanowings]

@@JimPankey so its the same roll that you use for banjo in the hollow?

[@JimPankey]

@@ethanowings yes. but remember a roll isn't just a string sequence. They can start on different strings.

[@ethanowings]

@@JimPankey got it

[@uselessmelody]

Your tabs don’t work for iOS 14. I’d suggest leaving that selffy site and get a patreon

[@JimPankey]

I do have a Patreon and the Sellfy site works just fine for me on iOS14.

[@brazilhead]

"Why don't you play 'Down the Road'?" Hahahahaha

[@JimPankey]

😁