Learn to Play - Salt Creek - Bluegrass Banjo

[@JimPankey]

You can grab the tab for this at wildjimbo.sellfy.store/p/yjsg/

[@tobypritchard6095]

The sweet sounds of the south, what a gift, love it!

[@JimPankey]

Oh boy... yep, doesn't get much further south than my accent. LOL

[@morganchoi2491]

Thanks for this, Jim. Another great video! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your tutorials. I've tried other methods but I always come back to your videos. I find they are more engaging and I just remember the songs and playing tips better. Please keep them coming - I always look forward to your vids!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 🙂

[@JasonH1970]

I REALLY like the way this song sounds and it's not too hard so far. Thanks! I needed a break from Cumberland and the "devil's pinky triangle" thing! :)

[@JimPankey]

You’ve got this!

[@colinsarah120]

I damaged my picking fingers at work but I've been able to wear my picks again today and am so glad to be getting back into this song now. Cheers Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Sorry you got injured! Gotta protect those digits. Glad you're on the mend!

[@Rasterash]

Best tutorial yet. Thanks for the time and effort you put into these. I genuinely look forward to your videos and learning something new. All the best from England Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you’re enjoying the lessons. :)

[@davidmarks509]

It seems like a lot of these tunes can sound really nice played slow. Which is great news for beginners.

[@JimPankey]

You bet! Play them at a speed you’re comfortable with. :)

[@97awhite]

Jim thanks you for your quick reply I appreciate that.

[@JimPankey]

You bet

[@tonytotten408]

Nice one Jim love it 👏 sounds great another tip on the hangers is to put another hanger or decent block of wood under the base of the body (1) it takes the weight off the top hanger and(2) it keeps the weight pressure from possible stretching the neck from the base of the head stock ..as sometimes not always the head stocks are grafted and glued on as a separate piece of wood. 👷 🤔👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@JimPankey]

Good tip!

[@prodanman]

Jim, Love them potatoes!! At 60 years old I've decided time to learn an instrument , I love the banjo so it just seemed natural to take it up. Researched entry level banjos because I didn't want to spend a ton of money just in case I didn't stick it out (was told ALOT banjo hard instrument to learn especially at 60). Decided upon a Recording King RK-35. Gotta say it's a great banjo regardless of proficiency level. Recently, I found your tutorial videos on KZbin & must tell you they are freaking AWESOME!! You make learning fun & love your delivery & presentation!! Would love to see a video of fun Kick-Offs & Endings. Keep up the fantastic videos & fun!!!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you got the RK35! You did yourself a big favor there. Keep picking!

[@aussiedrifter007]

Nice video Jim. I love your teaching style, great format and easy to understand. Also I totally agree with you on not keeping your banjo locked up in a case against its will. I have 3 banjos, two hanging on the wall and I play them both daily. I have my "GOOD" banjo in a case and I think it is feeling neglected.

[@JimPankey]

Get that good banjo on a stringswing. It'll be glad to see you. :)

[@artenacken497]

I love potatoes! Thanks Jim another great videos and I have hung all my Banjos on the wall, and they look great, sound great too when my dog barks I have an indoor wind chime fantastic please keep em coming

[@JimPankey]

Will do! Stay tuned. :)

[@raindogred]

home renovating at the moment. ... Seen them but never knew what they were called. so much better than the clunky floor racks I invested in years ago. Agreed I like my instruments at hand where i can get at them, when ever the urge hits..which is quite often. Unfortunately, I tend to leave them all over the house, which really annoys my wife...swing strings to the rescue :) thanks for the tip and lesson Jim, it is a good tune.

[@JimPankey]

I even have a StringSwing hanger in my kitchen!

[@raindogred]

@@JimPankey rattle them pots and pans :)

[@n.craigbaird217]

String Swing hangars are cool. Mine works very well and is attractive as well.

[@shalomgordon4321]

Thanks again Jim! We are doing this one tomorrow at our jam and I needed a break!!

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy!

[@shalomgordon4321]

And I have a string swing holding my banjo !!

[@EricMcGuinness]

Great lesson once again! Thank you very much

[@JimPankey]

My pleasure!

[@gordonsellenartist174]

Starting to get this one down. You're the best Jim.🙃

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for letting me teach you 😊

[@DaveS-b8k]

I'm really enjoying this. Cheers

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@mickmcguire4571]

Brilliant jim just got this this eavening 👍👍👍 thanks again

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help!

[@chrisgilsonmusicchannel7144]

Excellent lesson, great channel Jim pankey!!

[@JimPankey]

Thank you kindly!

[@bartholomewblack33]

Great work Jim I love this tune!

[@JimPankey]

It's a good one! I've been playing this one since forever. :)

[@brucejohnston6184]

A String Swing for a Recording King: it's just the thing. "Hang the banjo, I need to go sing".

[@JimPankey]

😆

[@stephensheridan93]

Mrs. Sheridan - Still practicing! Have a nice Labor Day weekend Mrs. S

[@JimPankey]

Glad to hear it!

[@johnbaker5937]

Thanks Jim for doing this, it's awesome

[@JimPankey]

It was my pleasure!

[@johnboyette4710]

Do Rockwood deer chase. And maybe Cherokee shuffle. They are good tunes. Thanks Jim

[@JimPankey]

Both good suggestions

[@espenbjrkvold5119]

Thank you for making these videos where you very slowly teach us how to play the blue-grass banjo. I just go myself my first five-string banjo and I did really enjoy learning this tune in particular. I've spent a lot of hours working on this tune and my neighbors are probably tired of me and my picking now I guess. A quick question. Have you done a video on Oh Susannah? I couldn't find it here, but it might have slipped my eye.

[@JimPankey]

I don't teach that one as it's not something that ever came up with any band I've ever played with or any jam session I ever attended.

[@colinsarah120]

This sounds awesome ❤

[@JimPankey]

Thanks

[@astro781]

Don't apologize, Jim....I'm sure I can speak for most of your subscribers: we are very excited for this lesson. Big Thanks. Hearts and Flowers, Astro

[@8StringPlucker]

My friend, your lessons are awesome! I have learned a lot from you. Thank you so much for sharing. I may have asked before, but I would love to learn how to play a tune called Siempre by Sonny Osborne. I have his instructional DVD but that one is not on it. I can't find anyone who teaches that one. Do you think that sometime you might find some time to post a lesson on that one? I completely understand if you can't fit that one in. I love your videos. They inspire me to keep picking and learning. Thanks again!

[@JimPankey]

While I've faked my way through that tune a time or two, it's not one that I play regularly enough to have a break that might translate well to video.

[@8StringPlucker]

@@JimPankey Not a problem my friend. I'm thankful for whatever you share and as I said, I've learned quite a bit from you. Thanks again!

[@stephensheridan93]

Hi I was wondering if you could do the 10 beginner lesson on Christmas music It’s easy and fun ( I practice every day) Thanks Mrs Sheridan

[@JimPankey]

I have no real plans to do a series on Christmas music.

[@stephensheridan93]

If I have the music to Christmas songs how would I change them into a bluegrass banjo sound Would chords be needed or just notes Music theory I guess would be nice Thanks(probably the only one who practices Christmas music all year long) Did you ever see Abbotfamily banjo Interesting combination of many Christmas songs Thanks Have a nice day- Mrs Sheridan

[@thefamily2707]

Real nice pickin and grinning tune 🤠👍🏻

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@JDMUWFGIS]

Such great stuff, Jim. Thanks. I notice on that 3-peat 3341 part you use the thumb and then the index for the two 3s. I assume this is for strategic reasons :-)

[@JimPankey]

Yup! Since they’re eighth notes it’s good find a way to do it where you don’t use the same finger twice.

[@alexandrazeppeiro7429]

Hey Jim, love your videos! Keep up your good work

[@JimPankey]

Shucks... I just like helping folks pick. :)

[@stephensheridan93]

My daughters found a banjo book the Mel Bay Tenor Banjo Method by Mel Bay Volume 1 @ a 1968 I think this will teach me the basic notes to play like my guitar book form 1975 Did you ever hear of it? Thanks Mrs S ( still working on salt creek)

[@JimPankey]

It’s not a suitable book for five string banjo.

[@nicholasr82]

Jim have you ever done a video on gospel plow? I just heard it and it's an amazing tune. Just wondered thanks.

[@JimPankey]

I've played it before, but it's not something that comes up often enough for me to have a decent version to try and teach.

[@stevepawluk4129]

Wow! This one's FUN!

[@JimPankey]

It is. It's a song I've played since I was a kid. :)

[@josephjackson8969]

Hey Jim, love your videos! I'm going to be performing in a concert in October and one of the pieces we were gonna play is Limerock. it would be great if you could make a tutorial video! Thanks, -Joe Jackson

[@JimPankey]

That’s a cool tune, but I’m not sure I could do it justice in an instructional video. So many of the techniques in that tune are fairly advanced - from melodic style to single string and some other stuff could certainly confuse folks that aren’t quite ready for it. My other thought is this: by the time a picker is ready to tackle LimeRock they shouldn’t need a step by step video for it.

[@perrybucsdad]

Jim, so between the 6th measure and 7th measure, hitting that 1st fret 4th string in measure 6 and then going to the 7th measure with the 3rd and 2nd string thing is a bugger with left hand placement. You make it look so effortless.

[@JimPankey]

I don't hit a 1st fret anywhere in the song... can you point me to a moment in the video??

[@perrybucsdad]

@@JimPankey Take a look at the tab you provided. In measure 6 you do the 2 to 4 slide on the 3rd string, followed by an open 2nd string immediately when you end the slide, then you do an open 1 then 5 string, followed by a quarter note on the 2nd string 1st fret, then 8th notes on 5 and then 1. It's the 2nd string 1st fret in measure six that you have noted... is that a typo maybe? I'm trying to find that measure in the video now. Edit: I think it might be right at the 05:22 mark in the video... it's hard to see if you have your finger down on the first fret for the 2nd string but that's where it would be.

[@MarkMcCluney]

Social finger. That took me a second. Cheers mate, Love to Pankeys everywhere.

[@JimPankey]

Wondered if you were still out there watching. Hope you and the bride are well.

[@MarkMcCluney]

Jim Pankey We're here mate. I always watch but don't always comment. God's blessings big lad.

[@ClintE55]

Thanks again. but I'm still on banjo signal. lol trying to work my way to the dillards

[@JimPankey]

Just hang in there! No rush.

[@morelapc]

Jim could you do a tutorial on how to do the banjo part from 'Callin Baton Rouge' by New Grass Revival?? Thanks! I love your lessons, you taught me how to play banjo!

[@JimPankey]

That's a great tune, but it's not one that ever really comes up around here in a jam. I don't think I've ever played it.

[@braddobmeier1991]

You never disappoint thank you so much for you videos. You do a great job teaching. Just wandering could you do a video on the song Dooley by the Dillards.

[@JimPankey]

Easy Kickoff for Dooley - Walk Through and Demo - Bluegrass kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrXmpVqaqagnLM

[@stephaniesanders4768]

When I slide on the 4th string I get the heebee geebeez. Does anyone else have this problem and how do you get over it? I've tried pressing harder, it makes sliding difficult. I try pressing lighter, it doesn't sound right. Of course I'll keep practicing. Any other tips??

[@JimPankey]

There will be an amount of pressure that should be "just right". Keep practicing. :)

[@stephaniesanders4768]

@@JimPankey Thank you!

[@brettcortelletti3400]

7 year long banjo owner and two week old banjo player here. I love it! I've been through your tutorial multiple times and love adding in new songs every few days! During that roll with the F-chord shape, I find it fun to combine the first two notes with a pull off! Just curious, is there a reason why you put your index finger down in that formation when you don't play the second string?

[@JimPankey]

Yup... what if I goof and hit that string? If I’m holding it, then it’ll sound ok. Plus, you can also hear that string ringing even if you don’t strike it.

[@davidkelly1220]

Thanks for 📫

[@markglore7196]

Thank ya Jim! Gonna feed my critters and me then try this'n out! 😉

[@JimPankey]

Reminds me of the old Porter Wagoner tune - I'm Gonna Feed You Now! What sorta critters ya got?

[@markglore7196]

@@JimPankey one horse (39 yrs old!), 3 goats, 2 dogs, and a cat!

[@stringswinginc]

Great video Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for the opportunity!

[@stevechaplin5987]

Got it!! Thank you

[@JimPankey]

Awesome!

[@johnboyette4710]

Who hung that banjo on the front door

[@JimPankey]

It’s not on the door. It’s on the wall.

[@nicholasr82]

I just cannot get that correct tempo for the begining potatoes part I'm picking the correct strings but I am not getting that same sound. I am trying to get it going slow and fast but there seems to be a little niche in the way you do it

[@JimPankey]

Have you tried slowing down the video to play along with what I'm doing? That'll help you get it sorted out.

[@nicholasr82]

Jim Pankey great idea I forgot you can do that. Thanks Jim.

[@stephensheridan93]

Nice Should I get the tabs or write it down like I did for The Ballad of Jed Clampett

[@JimPankey]

Obviously the tabs can help, but it’s really beneficial to try and learn without them if you can.

[@smillpupstick4323]

I saw your country blues video from a long time ago in which you sing. You have a good voice it reminds me of Chris Stapleton. Also would you be interested in doing a video on some blues licks?

[@JimPankey]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll be sure to put "sounds like Chris Stapleton" in my resume. He's great! I've not thought of doing a blues lick video. I'll certainly give it some thought.

[@johnboyette4710]

Do you know dismal swamp. Jim

[@JimPankey]

Nope

[@johnboyette4710]

Do you know dear old Dixie

[@JimPankey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX3dcn-Bmqimfc0

[@mickmcguire4571]

Nice one 👍👍

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@stephensheridan93]

Still trying to learn How does one practice the old tunes and learn the new just play the new tune with no warm-ups? Mrs. S

[@stephensheridan93]

Maybe I should get all the tab books

[@stephensheridan93]

Is there a 800 # to order the tab books?

[@JimPankey]

No... just www.sellfy.com/wildjimbo

[@JimPankey]

If you’re trying to find a shortcut instead of using the videos, then you’re really approaching playing from a bad direction. Learn the tunes I’ve shared in the beginner series... once you understand those where you can utilize pieces of those in different songs. Learning the language is more important than learning to play back some memorized notes. But if you just want the tabs, well, they’re out there....

[@JimPankey]

Who says you have to skip warming up? When I practice I work on multiple songs.

[@uselessmelody]

Jim can you teach Ernest T Grass?

[@JimPankey]

I'd have to learn it... it's not one I've ever played.

[@allenronaldson4381]

It’s gooooood

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@bealexz3596]

That guy is a banjo legend

[@JimPankey]

I wouldn't go that far... but I do appreciate the support!

[@bealexz3596]

@@JimPankey as a request for a tune to learn can you do the banjo tune "Greasy String"?

[@JimPankey]

BealeX Z don’t know it... 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@johnboyette4710]

Was that put on the door. Wam

[@JimPankey]

No

[@glynnbates3241]

Thank you Jim, a nice Scruggs version, can't be doing with melodic stuff. Or should i say ,can't do much melodic stuff, ha ha.

[@JimPankey]

Glad to do it. :)

[@skullybuffed9105]

Hey Jim I’m chase I’m 13 and I can already play guitar really good and I’m learning on the banjo so maybe if you live near me we can pic and grin a little

[@JimPankey]

Keep picking!

[@stephensheridan93]

I hate to think I don’t have a tenor banjo how does one know? Mrs S

[@JimPankey]

Tenor banjos have 4 strings.

[@starman2671]

It sounds good (maybe better ) when you play it slowly, so, it's gonna be the next song I learn.

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy!

[@stephensheridan93]

Hi Still practicing I seem to be wearing out the banjo ‘white’ where my pinky rests to no color (can sad see through) What should I do? Mrs. Sheridan

[@JimPankey]

You should be proud of that!

[@stephensheridan93]

Funny- Question Do you have any banjo Christmas music I can learn ? Thanks for all you do- Mrs Sheridan

[@JimPankey]

I think I have Jingle Bells Posted

[@eelcogg]

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[@JimPankey]

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[@eelcogg]

@@JimPankey Of course Jim :-) I bought a banjo because of you and now I'm going through the basic lessons. Sometimes it's like my fingers know what to do, but then my mind tries to control it and things go wrong. The reason I posted a time stamp is that I sometimes find it handy to jump to a part of the video, especially with lessons. Do you think you could include those in the descriptions?

[@johnboyette4710]

Teach John Henry

[@JimPankey]

KZbin Search should turn up this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqPdoa2va79_abs

[@johnboyette4710]

Thanks Jim you must of been 20 years old when you taught that song l have been learning off your video s Thank you Lord bless you and your family

[@97awhite]

Jim you go too fast for me I’m 75 and have trouble with following you please go slower.

[@JimPankey]

Not sure how far along you are in your banjo journey, but this isn’t really a beginner tune. However, you’re more than welcome to pause it at any point. You can also use KZbin’s slowdown feature.

[@RenoScruggs]

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