Lesson 1 - Bluegrass Banjo in a Minute

Banjo Lesson for people in a hurry. Once you get this series mastered you might want to look at my other lessons. Enjoy!
Topics covered:
How to tune your banjo and the alternating roll
#banjo #lesson #bluegrass #banjotuning #banjoroll #cripplecreek
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[@nickzarlengo3388]

I just picked up my first banjo two days ago and have been racking my head through books trying to figure out how to read and play my first instrument. This video clicked something in my head and I was able to play my first rift thanks to you! Your simple breakdown on the finger positioning is great!

[@JimPankey]

So thankful I can help ☺️

[@hannukoskinen4546]

Taidampa ostaa Banjon.

[@TeddyRayThomas]

The gift of Music is a precious thing indeed! ENJOY YOUR NEW FOUND FREEDOM FRIEND!

[@mw666999]

I’m excited for you. Ordered a banjo to start learning and hopefully yea h the kids. These videos will be staple to keep it fun!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Nick awesome stuff Happy Days 😊

[@williamgregory1848]

Why am I watching this? It’s 4 am and I don’t even have a banjo and I have work at 8 am.

[@JimPankey]

It’s a sign that you need a banjo. 😅

[@juliah653]

I just got a banjo and dude go get a banjo it’s so much fun even if you’re horrible like me

[@NORTH_CAROLINA_REAPER]

Get one. I live in NC so I have an unfair advantage at learning the Banjo.

[@Crimsonarts2323]

@@NORTH_CAROLINA_REAPERso do I I live in Texas, but I think down here the advantage is the harmonica

[@JaySomething9]

This was right on time, i’m gonna pick up my banjo again - Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Awesome 😎

[@teresaparker4072]

Just inherited my dad's 50 year old banjo. Scheduled my first lesson and this is awesome!

[@JimPankey]

Keep me posted on your progress

[@teresaparker4072]

@@JimPankey sure will!

[@crypt9941]

​@Teresa Parker, post a video of your progress!

[@EraticNoviceMartian13]

hows it going!

[@teresaparker4072]

It's going good but not ready to post a video just yet. Have a couple kinks to work out. Struggling a little with chording smoothly.

[@DullPoints]

Just the right pace for the ultimate beginner. I might even live my dream of getting a banjo.

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@MarkRBlackwell]

Picked up my first banjo this afternoon. After 2 hours I can almost play this with an alternating roll style I added just for fun. Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Have fun!

[@eddiewebb7206]

I wish there were more guys like you, which is right down to the point. Most only want to talk for, say, 15 mins and then a one - or two minute deal like you just gave. I think a lot of beginners like myself are thirsty for the "jumping right in" video like you just gave. I generally will start looking elsewhere. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that most of the theory guys are giving out great information, but for the beginners, keep it simple and dive right in. For that reason only I will definitely be subscribing to your channel. Thank you, sir, for what you do...

[@JimPankey]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@JoeDiabo]

I am one week in and already better than I thought I would be. Thank you for these lessons.

[@JimPankey]

Awesome!

[@r1n8k]

Every time you come round on my feed I smile. Thanks for the great videos Jim.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@TheTomTerrible]

Been playing bass and rhythm guitar fior 25 years, but banjo is a different beast I just picked up. Your calm, friendly demeanor is perfect. Once I get comfortable with this first roll. I'm in for all your lessons. Liked and subscribed!

[@JimPankey]

You can do it! Keep me posted on your progress. :)

[@jmills60]

I’m waiting for after Christmas to buy my first banjo. So these videos are exciting to watch. It’s going to be fun.

[@JimPankey]

Keep me posted on your progress 😀

[@jmills60]

@@JimPankey I’m looking forward to working on the videos and experience you have shared with us.

[@cristianpopescu78]

Best lesson ! Clear, directly, simple , fast! Thanks you Sir!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you liked it!

[@misschris325]

I turn 35 tomorrow and have never played an instrument. Now that I'm living in the countryside, it only feels right that I should learn to play the banjo. My brain hurts now- I'm not used to this, but it's a good start. Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@misschris325]

@@JimPankey Thank you:) I watched the video and followed your instruction for 45 minutes. Very helpful, subbed!

[@knvern]

@@misschris325just a reminder to keep sticking with it 🤙

[@stratto281]

I was a professional drummer for 30 years, but I always picked a little guitar. I just picked up my first banjo and it’s coming along naturally. Thanks for this video

[@JimPankey]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me help you learn!

[@timlentz9781]

THANK YOU I just took this thing out of the box two days ago that was the most useful thing I have seen so far! Although I'm going to play the banjo my way anyway I want to learn how other people other folks play with it 😊

[@JimPankey]

Glad it helped!

[@MrAcelock1124]

Simple steps, nice and simple. Thanks!

[@JimPankey]

Glad it helped!

[@SinaFunks]

Perfect thank you!!!!

[@JimPankey]

Enjoy!

[@taylorsprouse9998]

I got a really nice banjo for my 21st birthday because I really wanted to learn. Here I am 27, grabbing my banjo off the wall for the 2nd time in 6 years, trying to tune it.

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

I have been thinking about buying a banjo I love the sound .

[@JimPankey]

Do it!

[@CarpeDiem_-]

Well, after years and years of loving the sound of the banjo, I'm getting one from my wife for Christmas! Given I'm paying for it, I of course saw it delivered today and I've now got to painfully wait until the 25th! Have to say Jim I'm loving your channel and the way you explain things. Subscribed and can't wait to go on my journey and follow your tutorials!!

[@JimPankey]

Have fun!

[@naworshea]

been listening to a lot of bluegrass recently and this is making me want a banjo real bad. gonna have to keep a lookout for something secondhand 👀👀

[@JimPankey]

It’s fun! I’ll be here when you’re ready.

[@shellycentral]

thank you! it took so many tries to find a video that would just tell me what the pattern is!! thank you❤❤

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help!

[@DenaJaq]

Thank you I just picked up my Christmas banjo and started to play

[@JimPankey]

Awesome! You can do it!

[@quiff0750]

yeah i need to get me a banjo

[@JimPankey]

Totally

[@highflyer584]

Thanks!

[@highflyer584]

Thank you for your efforts. I look forward to learning a tune on the banjo!

[@JimPankey]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@cheapdutchman7696]

Just got ky first banjo, qnd just completed this first lesson! Actually felt good to get it going with a rhythm after a while

[@JimPankey]

Awesome!!

[@cheapdutchman7696]

@@JimPankey it's crazy how many different rhythms you can get with just these four chords. Thank you!

[@romanmedford5217]

thanks jim!

[@JimPankey]

You're welcome!

[@jakesmet9426]

Seeing all these likes and comments for 5 string banjo is SO BEAUTIFUL, THANKS JIM, KEEP SPREADING THE BANJO 💚

[@JimPankey]

Thanks 😊

[@TeddyRayThomas]

Oh! You tune like KIETH RICHARDS tunes the guitar. The 5th string is two octaves higher than his, it sounds like. That's so cool!

[@JimPankey]

😃yup! Banjo is typically tuned in open G

[@onthemattarot]

So wholesome

[@JimPankey]

Thanks!

[@WVgrl59]

I would like to play a banjo but I had an injury to my left wrist. So I am trying a dulcimer. But I can tell that you would be an excellent teacher. ❤ from West Virginia

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. Have fun with the dulcimer.

[@wilsonjames299]

Awesome bud. I've never picked a banjo up till last week I've figured out foggy mt break down the guitar rhythm on it mabe you can show me how to row on it. Great video 2thumbs up thank you for sharing...😊

[@JimPankey]

Get thru this series first, but I do have a lesson for it.

[@jebjohn7934]

It’s funny I can play guitar but as soon as I picked up a banjo I feel like a beginner again it’s cool though it’s always fun to learn new skills 😂

[@JimPankey]

Embrace the new! :)

[@jebjohn7934]

@@JimPankey yep good way to go about life

[@robertocampusano3980]

Good to know which fingers go in which string.

[@JimPankey]

Well, it’s not as simple as that. Fingers can hit different strings. None have a particular assignment.

[@robertocampusano3980]

@@JimPankey O good to know.I guess I was not doing it wrong.

[@TheLPfunnTV]

Would have been such a godly still dre transition

[@scotthughesphotog]

Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

You're welcome!

[@branman3336]

That decent one.

[@davidkegishyan]

thank you grandpa

[@ThomasSchaefer-hs6eq]

Ich lebe in Deutschland und spiele mit dem Gedanken mir ein Banjo zu kaufen. Es wäre das erste Instrument was ich erlernen möchte.

[@JimPankey]

Exciting! Let me know when you get a banjo!

[@fahhhque2255]

Just got mine today 🎉 This is hard lol

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@Jraptor1959]

God loves you

[@helenalaney]

Thang you

[@JimPankey]

You're welcome

[@tomboese367]

I'm eager to follow along!

[@JimPankey]

Keep me posted on your progress

[@josie50000]

Bought a banjo two days ago... after faffing with tuning i was ready to have a go... you were my first actual lesson and this was my first actual pattern... thank you. I do need a shorter thumb pick tho... its so long I keep getting it caught but it was like a standard size. I do have a question.. when you're not using it do you leave your bridge in place or do you loosen and retune every time?

[@JimPankey]

I leave my bridges up ALL the time on all of my banjos.

[@DanaWallace-x1r]

I picked up the three finger roll style of picking when I was 6 or 7, and in my young mind, the thumb string was made to be played by the thumb, and by the same reasoning, the thumb was meant to play the thumb string. I never drop my thumb down into what I call the playing part of the keyboard.

[@JimPankey]

Might be worth exploring where you can use your thumb. 😊

[@DanaWallace-x1r]

@@JimPankey I've been dragging my thumb on the thumb string, and letting my index and middle fingers handle the bottom four for at least 60 years, so I guess I'll leave the exploring to the young folks.

[@vader-crusader1851]

What banjo is good for beginners who want to become good at it

[@JimPankey]

Check out the banjos from Recording King

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

I've always wanted to play a Banjo, New Subscriber and we hit the bell 😊 is there a special sort for a beginner?? Watching from Cradle Mountain Tasmania Australia here😊 Cheers 🍺🍻KC 🇦🇺🇦🇺🤝😎✌👍

[@JimPankey]

Welcome! Take your time. Spend a lot of time on each lesson practicing before moving to the next. You can do it!

[@jeffreylewis3926]

Can you do a tutorial for the hank Williams Jr mr Lincoln portion? I think it is called a trill, but not sure, but would appreciate it

[@JimPankey]

Seems like he's just using licks that you can learn in this Lesson series. :)

[@miaviation36]

This sounds pretty familiar

[@miaviation36]

It’s thunderstruck

[@cliffsandifer3877]

Yea , i cleared out a party with banjo ... Playing FREE BIRD ...sacrilege

[@talosian10]

I've been practicing rolls for a little bit. What is the goal? Will I eventually naturally be able to switch between rolls. Should I do one roll for the entirety of a song? Should I learn a song suggested rolls through tabs. I'm confused how to use the rolls I learn! 😭🤦‍♂️

[@JimPankey]

This is lesson one… only one roll here. Work thru these lessons.

[@farielkennington2926]

First off,thank you so much for being so generous to help us newbies!Been following your lessons since I started playing almost 3 ,years ago.I have a question, is it better to learn/practice 1 song at a time till it's near perfect or is it more beneficial to learn a few at once ?

[@JimPankey]

Even now, I tend to focus more on skills. I’ve never been one to really memorize much of anything. You’ll have to decide what your goal is, but I figure like this: if it’s your goal to memorize then, yes, it might be better to work on one until you’ve got it. If you’re more interested in figuring out tunes improvisationally, then might be fun to work on multiple tunes, but focusing on concepts.

[@ReformedBluegrasser]

Bluegrass bassist here. Pray for me as I try this 😂

[@JimPankey]

You can do it!

[@ReformedBluegrasser]

@@JimPankey thank you, Jim! I’ll be repeating this pattern at my desk all day tomorrow 😂

[@karito1358]

Im thinking of buying a banjo instead of en electric guitar, where do you guys suggest looking for a banjo?

[@Arsyadmiau]

Can you play banjaw in my singing monsters?

[@gumba5267]

😊

[@JimPankey]

Thanks ☺️

[@freightshayker]

like to play for ya Duelin Bangos ... but first a lil Foggy Mountain Breakdown

[@mop-jmk]

thinking of getting a banjo, you think I should? I am a beginner to instruments in general besides like the digeridoo lol but I have wanted to learn the banjo but unsure if it would be too difficult

[@JimPankey]

Get a banjo!

[@jas4416]

"Chattanooga" Will be my head rhythm of choice for this .... Thanks Jim

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help!

[@ThePatrick42044]

I'm Autistic, was wondering on the neck strings, do I press my fingers lightly or firmly on those strings?

[@JimPankey]

Just firmly enough to sound the note clearly

[@whenderellasbrewreview7217]

I just got one. I cant want to learn it.

[@JimPankey]

Keep me posted on your progress

[@theirishman8356]

Chong plays the banjo too ?

[@walkermills1605]

What is the best most affordable beginner banjo? I want to play bluegrass style like yours. Would it be open or closed back?

[@JimPankey]

Look at the Recording King Dirty 30s models. Resonator is preferred.

[@lioninguccisuit]

First i need to see your strings, second what do i do? XD

[@laurenzimakenzi6726]

Hi there! I just got a banjo for christmas, and i wanted to get some banjo picks and a strap is there any brand or site you could recomend? P.S. Have a nice day!

[@JimPankey]

www.bryanhooper.com for your strap. I use Ernie Ball finger picks and a blue chip thumb pick.

[@laurenzimakenzi6726]

Thank you very much!

[@jeremyvantrease8689]

Alternating roll. Forward roll coming next.

[@JimPankey]

Yup!

[@commissariat9123]

Is this claw hammer?

[@JimPankey]

No. Title: “Bluegrass Banjo…”

[@cajuncrackerranch7990]

What is the standard tuning for a four string? Thank you

[@JimPankey]

I’m not very familiar with 4 string banjos.

[@cajuncrackerranch7990]

@@JimPankey Ok Jim. I’ll take another route. Keep picking and grinnin’. Sounds good.

[@HamburgerPizza666]

I wish I would not have traded my banjo I don’t even have the guitar I got for it

[@JimPankey]

Time to find another banjo!

[@MeschachHorne-vl8fq]

I thought you were tommy chong for a second. Lol

[@didgit6495]

Chong's younger brother plays banjo??

[@andreilukyanov4286]

Hi do you give online lessons by any chance?

[@JimPankey]

Nope.

[@100BlaQRaok.el_1]

I also have accepted that racism has cause many people in America to see American culture one sided, Blue grass, buck dancing, etc, is all soul, less raçe.

[@710Chri]

Are you related to a guy that has a friends who’s name rhymes with “reach”?

[@rl-bo5gf]

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