Learn to Play - I'll Fly Away - Bluegrass Banjo

[@JimPankey]

You can get the tab here: sellfy.com/wildjimbo/p/ill-fly-away/

[@bradwright602]

Keep 'em coming Jim. You've taught me so much and we've never met. Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you!

[@johnboyette4710]

Every thing I know on the banjo I have learned from you thanks for being a good teacher Jim. Lots of patience for the begginer

[@JimPankey]

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

[@sterlingarcher6595]

I bought my sister-in-law‘s banjo for 50 bucks. It sat in my closet for nine years. I started watching these videos. One month later, my wife and I are jamming out foggy Mountain breakdown like it’s our job. Jim you are a legend

[@JimPankey]

That is awesome!

[@dizzyhippy1973]

This is perhaps one of the best comments I’ve read in a while ❤

[@briscoedarling3237]

All I need is a bed and a Bible…and Brother Jim playin’ this hymn.

[@JimPankey]

☺️

[@jamesspalding1059]

It was always my father's dream for me to play banjo and Jim has made that dream come true wished I had listen to him years ago and blade when my dad wanted me to but better late than never

[@JimPankey]

We all start when we start. Keep me posted on your progress. :)

[@kylerrevell235]

My church youth group is doing this song for the summer retreat and I’m getting a banjo for Christmas! Thank you so much I can’t wait to show everyone what I can do!

[@JimPankey]

I hope you'll post a video of y'all performing it!

[@libertybanjo2222]

I like the"Pankey"style of teaching the banjo. You are a patient and fine instructor.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@Rasterash]

Honestly Jim, nothing brings me as much joy as seeing a notification from KZbin telling me that you have a new video. Keep up the great work, you're an absolute star ⭐

[@JimPankey]

Thanks so much 😊

[@judwatkins9478]

I like the "listen with your own ears." When I'm practicing I hear added licks, hammers to add. Good teaching point!

[@JimPankey]

It’s so important. Glad you’re learning AND listening.

[@kellymccance1962]

Bank you for your lessons Jim. About 10 years ago I got a Deering Good time, my biggest hurdle was being a guitar player instead of a banjo player first 🤣 My live instructor was Max B. around Tulsa. I'm almost 60 years old now and every since I lost my banjo in the stupid pawn shop about 7 years ago it felt like part of my soul disappeared. I drive an 18 wheeler from Tulsa to Dallas and back and I must say that even without having a banjo in my hands while driving i am enjoying your song tutorials and I'm seeing there's many ways a song can be played. I love your "I'll fly away " rendition" Max taught me a different way to play that song but I really like your way. I picked up new Recording King banjo and I enjoy just holding it in my lap! Thanks for helping me to get back to enjoying some much needed peace again! May God richly bless you sir!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@jamesmartian5051]

Picked up a banjo about a year and a half ago, and tried to learn some beginner songs off KZbin and couldn’t get it. So I started taking lessons and am about 7 months in and watched this video and was able to play along and get the gist of it in about an hour! You’re an awesome teacher.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. Glad I could help!

[@willieb.hardigan5780]

I started 2 months ago and got cripple creek down pretty good. I used to sing this song in front of the church at 5 years old. This'll be my next endeavor. I can't express how much joy you have given me through your teachings. God Bless you Jim

[@JimPankey]

Good luck, but there are a lot of techniques I teach in my other beginning lessons that you’ll need for this song.

[@larissamcleod3628]

Hey Jim Thankyou for giving us this beautiful song, it was my mother’s favourite song which we recently played at her funeral. 🌸💓☀️ 😇

[@JimPankey]

Sorry for your loss.

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

I commented and now I'm feelin' so dang good, I just got the urge to go out and mow my lawn.

[@JimPankey]

Awesome. 😜

[@jcaceman]

Jim's videos were my introduction to the banjo back in January 2020. They continue to be an important part of my musical education, right alongside Tony Trisha, Noam Pikelny, Jens Kruger. Thanks, Jim, hope to get to pick with you one day.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me help 😊

[@josie4065]

This is by far the best banjo instruction I've found, as a beginner banjo player. Just subscribed.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@georgesnow4583]

Thank goodness for Jim Pankey. He has kept my banjo playing going during the pandemic.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I can help!!

[@michaelcowan7456]

Just found you Mr. Jim your helping me more than you know! I started with your beginner videos the day I got my very first banjo!! I’m hooked!! Keep the videos coming I can use all the help I can get!!! God bless you and yours!

[@JimPankey]

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

[@gordonsellenartist174]

Got it, 😄 this took an entire week to learn. Did it by just playing it over and over as I don't do tab. Awesome Thanks Jim.😉

[@JimPankey]

Glad you got it!!

[@STRZB001]

Hey Jim. I just bought a $300 dollar Yamaha banjo. I’m a Tuba and string bass player but I’m giving it a go. I love the sound of this instrument and I love what I’ve seen from your videos. I’ve subbed, bell’d and trying to perfect this. Thanks so much Jim. You’re a hero for this instrument.

[@JimPankey]

Please keep me posted on your progress!😊

[@judwatkins9478]

Hi Jim! I discovered you during the pandemic stay-home, did all 10 lessons in a row and subscribed. Recently I tackled "Foggy Mt. Breakdown," which was challenging, but a rewarding step up. Comparing your lesson on "Foggy Mt. Breakdown," which you made a few years ago, with this "I'll Fly Away" tutorial, June 2020, I see you're back on concert pitch. Thanks! (Kidding!) I enjoy all of your lessons and look forward to whatever you do next. Thanks for such great help to all pickers.

[@JimPankey]

Man... I never check my tuning. I generally get in the ballpark and go for it - unless I’m playing with a group. Then I just tune to them.

[@judwatkins9478]

@@JimPankey Your reply above proves you're the same funny, gifted guy "in person" when answering a student like me, as when you're teaching on KZbin. I predict you're going to be popular for a long time! Many thanks.

[@dickrichardson1588]

Cheers Jim, many miles between us but I've learnt so much from your videos. I'm going to learn this one while isolating from this horrible virus. Hoping it'll soon be over. Thanks again, Ron.

[@JimPankey]

Excellent! Keep me posted on your progress.

[@Currahee_1944]

Jim you're a damn hero thank you for helping me get off the ground. Your videos still making a big impact for a new picker

[@JimPankey]

Gosh, thanks for letting me teach you!

[@mayobabble]

Thanks Jim I started playing on my 60th birthday I enjoy your videos.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching ☺️

[@christianakashaggy891]

I’m glad you uploaded this. I tried learning from your other video but this one is much more clear cut.

[@JimPankey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@moxentine]

Thank you Jim! You are an amazing teacher! I have so much more to learn and plan to learn it with you!

[@JimPankey]

You are very welcome

[@dustindefoore972]

This video is going to be such a huge help. This is one of the traditional songs we play at my family reunions.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I can help 😀

[@joshlane6718]

Jim I've been working on this tune for months. I worked on the easier stuff in the beginners lesson too but I'd just kept tinkering with this one cause I love it so much. For the first time tonight I was able to play everything but the chorus in time with you (the part where you play it slow). I nearly cried lol. I love banjo so much! I've got to learn the walk up and I should have all the chorus down. This arrangement is my favorite for this song. I am going to play this tune till my tuners fall off!

[@JimPankey]

I'm glad you got it! Keep going! :)

[@leimaniax]

Hahaha. This boy’s an absolute legend. Thank you for being you, Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@gabbyrose0521]

Jim you are such a gem! I picked up the banjo for the first time last March at the beginning of quarantine and your videos have been a constant companion through my progress. Thank you for making such accessible and fun tutorials!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you!

[@MrBluefeet7]

Dig it Jim, guitar player here and always loved the sound of banjo "and the speed " just sounds like it fills all the gaps like an orchestra , love the way you teach/ super instructor/ thank you Don.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you like it!

[@07sgt0279]

Jim keeps things simple and is very easy to follow. Has a great variety of helpful videos.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you like them!

[@dangrant7271]

Jim, This is one of my favorite videos of yours. I really appreciate you starting the video with the full tune. In some of your lessons, I’m not as familiar with the melody, so it is difficult for me to pick it up by ear. I find myself often forwarding your videos to the end to watch you play at speed and then going back to watch your technique. This format simplifies things. Thanks for all of the great content!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. Yeah, took a while to figure out my format, but I’ve been doing it this way for quite a while now.

[@merlynschutterle7242]

I'm apretty good picker myself, and I have a Huber banjo, but I admire you for trying to help others.

[@JimPankey]

You should post some videos! 😊

[@merlynschutterle7242]

@@JimPankey You do a much better job than I ever could. Besides, I am too busy to even play.

[@aidennewman422]

I love your content Mr Jim. I picked up the banjo 2 months ago and it's pretty fun to try and play.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@beeyeglad]

So excited to learn this one! I’ve just finished your beginner bluegrass series and am so thankful to have found them! Your teaching is great; relaxed and fun! It made learning the banjo not so scary:) You should do a whole series on hymns! That would be awesome:) Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for the suggestion. I try to do a hymn or two from time to time. I’m always looking for tunes that work well for the banjo.

[@brandonsexton6738]

Wow! Just found this. I've playing for almost a year. Thank you.

[@JimPankey]

Hope you can get some use out of the videos.

[@scottpoole2908]

I'm jim. I'm a new beginner to playing a 5 string banjo. I like christian music. I need some lessons to learn so I can play at my church.

[@JimPankey]

My beginner series will certainly get you there.

[@timungrysr3326]

Hey Jim, Thanks for the good lesson! From Tim in Alaska.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@cecethebanjellos882]

Hi Jim, This is my first time viewing one of your videos. I really love how your arrangement of this tune emphasizes the melody so clearly! Thanks for offering this great instruction!.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me help you on your banjo journey

[@thecgapblitzpodcast4148]

Haven't commented in a while, been working on this one!! Coming along ok so far!!! Thanks as always

[@JimPankey]

Good to hear!

[@tombiller8474]

Jim is a consummate teacher. Thank you for your help. Tom

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help

[@tombiller8474]

Jim Pankey I appreciate your reply. When the pandemic is over I hope to come to a performance. I believe your band played at my daughter’s wedding reception at the Fairyland Club in Chattanooga. It was about 10 years ago. My daughter and son in law are opera singers. I have gotten interested in Bluegrass music and your teaching is very helpful. Tom

[@JimPankey]

@@tombiller8474 wow... yeah, played a bunch of receptions there. :)

[@tombiller8474]

Jim Pankey I wish I had been onto your music at that time. I would have appreciated it even more.

[@davidskimin3471]

Another great video Jim, you've taught me so much. God bless, Davy

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you!

[@Squigcan]

Thanks for another great video. Just hit 6 months playing the banjo, all thanks to you. Happy 2022 New Year to you!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@Lettheworshippersarise]

I love it, who can possibly dislike this. Its beautiful. God bless you 🙏

[@JimPankey]

It's ok. Hopefully they found other things on my channel that they liked. And, if not, that's ok too. :)

[@lukeabel3094]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I've been hoping to find a tutorial for I'll Fly Away for a few weeks now and this one is perfect.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

hi Jim, thank you so much. You look younger and very positive. You are my best banjo teacher. Greetings from Czech Republic!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks so much. 😊

[@jordandoell]

Thanks so much for posting this!! I went through your beginner series last year and have always wanted to play I’ll Fly Away 😀

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help!

[@great207]

I love your teaching style Jim. I just purchased your tab and will be working on this tune.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@angelak634]

This is the song of week for our beginner jam this week! So here goes! Thanks Jim

[@JimPankey]

You got this!

[@yeshua2dw]

Another good one, thank you for your teachings awesome buddy.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@user-pd9yt4gd5g]

Jim is the greatest!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. :)

[@catnutritionorg]

This is a great tutorial - working my way through it now and enjoying it so much.

[@JimPankey]

Can’t wait to hear you play it 😀

[@farielkennington2926]

Thank you for this video, I'm trying to learn it now.This is the song I had in mind when I first picked up a banjo.Cant wait to get it smoothed out and play it at church!

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@catnutritionorg]

I love the fun variation on the G lick!

[@JimPankey]

Another lick for the bag of tricks. 😊

[@davidoliver8198]

Your videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching

[@zacharypeters4900]

Got my banjo a year and a half ago and I found your beginner series. It was really frustrating at first because I had never played a stringed instrument before (percussionist background). But now I can watch one of these videos and figure out most any song although I still can't play very fast! Thanks for setting such a strong foundation with that beginner series. I recently got a mandolin as my college grad gift. Any chance you could do a beginner mandolin series? One can only hope! Cheers

[@JimPankey]

Man... if I had even the slightest clue on the mandolin I’d consider it. Thanks for letting me teach you banjo and I’m glad you’re beyond your frustration with it.

[@mariah-banjo]

I love how all the comments have a reply from Jim

[@JimPankey]

Can’t always reply, but I try.

[@steve9584]

Hi Jim! Thank you so much for making these videos, they really help me break down the songs into manageable sections and make me feel like I can actually play this thing! I have a question, during the C-chord sections it looks like you are doing something a little extra in the left hand, middle finger moving a little and the tune is different than what the tutorial seems to show. Do you explain that technique somewhere? I love the way it sounds and can’t quite replicate it

[@JimPankey]

It's been a while since I posted this so without literally transcribing what I did there I'm not entirely sure. However, if you're spotting a difference I bet you can figure it out. Don't forget you can use the slowdown feature. Either way, where I break it down works... and you can play along with the intro.

[@garykaufman8128]

Thanks, Jim, you've dressed up that tune in fine fashion. I'm gonna copy that!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you can make use of it!😊

[@davidgibb4551]

all gussied up

[@cb73]

I’m determined to get as much spark out of my right hand as much as you do. It’s like fire crackers.

[@cb73]

I figured it out! The drive that comes from your right hand so naturally comes from years of playing in a band in front of an audience. When I listen to others on KZbin doing banjo tutorials they just never have that same pop. But in all the jam videos the players always add more personality to help them stand out more and to accentuate the other players. Did I nail it?

[@JimPankey]

Part of it comes from playing with others. Part of it comes from focusing on the tone and attack.

[@stevenwhaley9375]

Thank you so much for these lessons Jim! You have taught me everything I know. You are the best teacher I have found. I especially appeciate the way you make them all available for free. You have helped tremendiously and I have had a goal to play this song since I got my banjo and I am excited to learn this awesome tune. Thank you very much sir.

[@JimPankey]

You are very welcome

[@AdrianWhyte]

Awesome Jim, the more views you get the more complaints you’ll get, certainly don’t worry if you can’t please everyone but good move suggesting people do the easy stuff to help! I’m going to look into your Patreon soon, I get the impression it will be well worth a membership!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@briansmith-ht8sd]

Thanks Jim , cant wait to dig in. Sounds awesome!

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy!

[@gracegravemann2877]

Thank you for doing I'll Fly Away, it's such a great hymn and it sounds beautiful on the banjo. A little while back I commented on your Just Over the Gloryland video. I had just started to learn the banjo at that point. I'm finally going to play the banjo at church. On Christmas Eve I'll be playing God Rest Ye Mary Gentle Men. I play at a lot of churches but this is the first time I'll play the banjo for one.

[@JimPankey]

I’m thrilled that I can help you learn. Best of luck on your church performance. You’ve got this!

[@gracegravemann2877]

@@JimPankey Thanks for the encouragement. The performance went very well! I ended up playing it at two different churches this weekend, and both went wonderfully. I did run into a bit of a challenge leading up to it though. I printed off the music for it a few weeks ago but misplaced it. I had it on my computer and was going to just print another copy, but I ran out of ink, and so did the store. Thankfully church I played at on Christmas Eve had the song in their hymnal. So I didn't have to play it from memory or from someone's phone.

[@malcolmsmith6324]

Thanks Jim I am learning so much from watching. I can't wait to get home, and play.God bless.from hillbilly Smitty Ohio.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I can help you learn!

[@msentelle1]

I play this at church sometimes but I like your version better. Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

You can add this to your version! 😊

[@msentelle1]

I will!

[@faizanimated2447]

Your're a great teacher Jim, thank you so much! now i can play on my banjolele!

[@JimPankey]

Awesome! 😊

[@lmug1]

Thanks, Jim, I appreciate the great lesson!

[@JimPankey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mickmcguire4571]

Brilliant as always jim well done

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@alexandercook7254]

Thank you Jim, you’re lessons have made picking up the banjo so easy! Please do a lesson on Turkey in the Straw! :)

[@JimPankey]

I'm just not sure how me teaching all those single individual notes without many rolls involved is going to make a very good video... nor do I think I can do it in a few minutes. Maybe look at a Devils Dream and get that one under your fingers before you start looking at a "full blown" fiddle tune like Turkey in the Straw.

[@roxajenkinson]

My niece wanted to clean my laptop up, but later today I notice she didn't wipe it off she wiped it out! comments gone, files gone, pictures missing. I'm still subscribed!!! I'll Fly Away is a great song and sounds fantastick, when you play it. My dog runs in the other room when I play it and I hear dogs howling 2 blocks away, but, I'm trying.

[@JimPankey]

It just takes time and a lot of repetition. You’ll get it!

[@theBamaJammer617]

Hey Jim, I love your technique of teaching. Keep it up.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@bigblockbumpside2296]

THANK YOU SO MUCH JIM!!! Iv been trying to learn this song with your 2 older vids. Thank you thank you thank you! This is one of my favorite songs!

[@JimPankey]

Glad to do it. Been meaning to for a while, but finally got around to it.

[@kelley55rn]

One of my favorites! Thank you so much!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you like it!

[@davidcarlstedt2114]

I'm pretty much a year in learning the banjo here in Sweden. I came from playing guitar and expected I'd hit the ground running. Your version of Old home place slowed me down enough to realize by learning the standard licks and rolls you can pretty much figure out a lot of songs. This one looks like a good one to do next. Any tips from you guys on other songs that are slower like this and sounds nice without a full band? Jim Pankey you are the GOAT of teaching!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you ☺️

[@haljolley2155]

Jim the one I’m talking about has the Banjo and says Hi Jim Pankey Here

[@JimPankey]

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[@joshlane6718]

So I learned cripple creek using your beginner series and decided I'd learn this as my second song on the banjo. I can play up to the chorus after a month of practice. I gotta learn to take baby steps lol. The timing on this is really difficult.

[@JimPankey]

Yes, it would really make sense to finish the beginner series before jumping off the high dive here.

[@KevinMasters92]

Enjoying the stuff out of this tutorial. Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome!

[@braddobmeier1991]

Just wanted to say thanks Jim for the video. I know I’ve said it before but you are a great teacher. Can’t wait to learn this song.

[@JimPankey]

I appreciate that!

[@joeivie3934]

Always a good lesson~

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@yoloswaggins2857]

I have to play this on Wednesday thanks for uploading this

[@JimPankey]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@MatSchaffer-Com]

Thanks for the tune and the luck, Jim. Gotta mow my lawn tomorrow 😆

[@JimPankey]

Be careful out there mowing. 😆

[@TBBCoachTommy]

Love it!! This one will be next on my list!!

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@tntheavychevy]

I never knew about the playback speed! Thanks for the tip. On a side note you sound completely loaded at 0.5 speed 😆.

[@JimPankey]

Oh, for sure. Closed captioning is amusing too...

[@Silroc22]

Thank you so much for another great tutorial!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@charlespadgett3401]

Thanks you have been a Blessing!!!!

[@JimPankey]

☺️

[@MadManiacGamer]

Great tutorial! I like the way you edited this video to.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you liked it!

[@adamroberts4276]

Keep the good work up!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks, will do!

[@buynsell365]

Great job !!! Just 900 more subs and you will get your 100K award from KZbin to hang on the wall. Can't wait.

[@JimPankey]

Same! Hope it happens soon!

[@ElsieDIY]

Hey Jim!! Just ignore these time stamps, I like to use them when I am learning a song. 😉 I appreciate your videos sooo much!! God bless you Jim!! 2:32

[@JimPankey]

Time stamp until you are content. Thrills me that you are learning.

[@ElsieDIY]

3:24

[@ElsieDIY]

@@JimPankey Why thank you!! You have such a good personality, it is so fun to learn from your tutorials!! I just started playing the banjo a little over a month ago, and videos like this are helping so much! I don't read banjo tabs, so I really depend on KZbin videos! Haha! I wish I had started learning when I was a kid, but starting at 21 is better than never!!

[@ElsieDIY]

4:00

[@ElsieDIY]

4:23 tag

[@Silroc22]

Thanks again for another great lesson!

[@JimPankey]

You’re very welcome!

[@charlottewebb84]

That was excellent

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@pruppe4902]

Thanks Jim great lesson. Also I'm now thinking about you every time I cut my grass. LOL

[@JimPankey]

😜

[@matthewchristian169]

Great video, thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching

[@terrybest8973]

dam jim thats the best ill fly away i ever ever hell yeh bud good job im sure you hear that all the time man that is your song dude awsome bud dam i know all your stuff is good but wow man really

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@terrybest8973]

@@JimPankey i have talked with you before my name is mike best im on my mothers page lol lol remember im the one who learned tabs only and was asking how to play with other and you said i dont have a magic for that just start playing with some one just today i have found a buddy to pick with one of my oldest buddies you know him hirum tyson from bonifay florida he has played with you guys heshowed me puictures he is really good to i only played with him a few times but know him all my life he is always doing somthing but we went on a camping trip together he is a banjo player to but he took his guitar and i my banjo we got drunk and there was a little camp dining area that about 20 people from up north was messing around so we went and put on a show for them after words they said you guy really scared us we saw the movei deliverance but you guys are really cool hirum could not stop gigling about that the lady famouse banjo picker i cant remember her name i think it was jannet was who helped teach him way way back and you and tony i saw the pictures but do you remember him he is about 76 or 78 now but one of my best buddies we just dont have much time together he lives about 20 miles from me and his wife has breast cancer so but he was on the bassmaster tour way back in the early 1968 1969 1970 to with bill dance and jimmy houston to but a great guy my besty im inly 52 but he has know me from a baby maybe you remember him hirum tyson from holmes county florida retired ag teacher to from washington county vernon florida right next to my home town and his holmes county a bunch of hillbillies in holmes county that came back in 1902 my family and his together yes from virginia and noth carolina is my roots and part his love you stuff brother very good you have helped me a bunch

[@andielliott7721]

I like your style! Thanks.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@tonytotten408]

Love it Jim brilliant 👌 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@nate-campbell-music]

Fantastic video!

[@JimPankey]

Thank you very much!