Nashville Number System Simplified - Story Time and a Lesson

[@conradbennett3251]

Hmmmmmm. I'm going to need to watch that a few more times before the light bulb comes on.

[@JimPankey]

Just ponder on it. 😀

[@pandjwarren]

Jim, I had heard about the Nashville numbering system, but had never understood it. I do now. That was perfect….many thanks. Like a previous poster, I didn’t quite understand the F# mentioned at the end in the key of A, but you have answered that one too. Fantastic👍👍

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help 😀

[@Greencheez-y]

You are honestly the best teacher when it comes to understanding anything relating to music theory or things like this. What you're doing, these videos you make, are invaluable to me and people like me. I appreciate you so much!

[@JimPankey]

Wow, thanks! Glad it was helpful.

[@harvdog5669]

This is going to help me navigate all over my fret board in time. Thankyou Jim.. Learning as I go. LOL This gets more fun as I GO or move along with Progress to play more songs.. learning music is very complicated for my brain so it is a struggle UNTILL things start clicking..Thankyou for helping with the clicking.. yur fan Brother Harvey.

[@JimPankey]

You’ve got this!

[@Bassnbanjos]

Hey thanks for recommending the pickey picks, I’ve always used a National type and these felt great and lot less pick noise, I enjoy all the videos man thanks for the hard work

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help!

[@MasonCroneMusic]

I need to try the picky picks, I get a little pick noise for no apparent reason sometimes.

[@Bassnbanjos]

@@JimPankey yes sir, I enjoy the info thanks again, do you know if the picks only come in the one thickness?

[@travisjohnson3239]

@@JimPankey is there a specific that you like recording king as opposed to other banjos?...I assume that there's a Greg Rich connection?

[@MasonCroneMusic]

I loved the editor Jim part😂 Not sure why but I found that very funny. Great video!

[@JimPankey]

Lol…

[@timthetoolpool]

Haha this was the most down to earth explanation of music theory terminology I've ever heard. Definitely going to use this video when I teach my kids about keys.

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

[@Nicksucksatspeaking]

Thank You!!! Just made it so easy for me to Learn the Nashville number system I was struggling to learn it

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help!!

[@ByronGore]

Amazing! The only vid I’ve found that explains this in a simple and easy to learn way.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help 😊

[@bomark2002]

Lost me towards the last part I’ll have to go over it again. Hey Jim, how about a video on Dailey and Vincent’s awesome banjo break in “When I reach that home up there”? A very fun song to play along with. And maybe a tip or two on playing rhythm along with it? Just asking, maybe, possibly, Thinkin about it? 😆

[@JimPankey]

It's a great tune, but that's not really what I'm about here. It's not about what song I'm trying to teach, but rather the techniques and concepts that allow you to play ANY song that YOU want with the tools I'm teaching. I bet you can already play it.

[@bomark2002]

@@JimPankey I can, but im not quite where I want to be with it. Thanks for the comeback, love the uploads for sure bro 😎, very helpful

[@johnfaus5427]

Ahhh that makes sense of how they used the number system. Your a great instructor jim thank u. Fiddlin Johnny f.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help!

[@keithbanther3385]

You're a treasure Jim...your vids are always so helpful!

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

I swear I’ve tried to learn this before but just couldn’t understand( for guitar),I’m playing banjo now& you made it understandable

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help ☺️

[@marinastern8217]

Very helpful! Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help 😀

[@cal_laz]

I’m just starting to figure this out. Thanks for the additional insight.

[@JimPankey]

Glad to help 😊

[@ToolsAreToys]

Thanks Jim!

[@JimPankey]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@ryanhughes88629]

This video is so great. This is exactly what would be going through my head.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@MountainHomeJerrel]

Hi Jim! How are you? Hope you're well. I haven't been around and missed some of your videos. Things have been hectic with work.

[@JimPankey]

Doing great! Welcome back. :)

[@hsjim]

Nicely done, even I can wrap my head around it.

[@JimPankey]

Great!!

[@elijahparks4299]

Thanks, Jim! Great information and lesson. You had me sweating with your story!

[@JimPankey]

Today’s workout… listening to Jim spin a yarn!

[@charlotterogers8733]

So simple. Thankyou

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help 😊

[@TondiPap]

Straightforward..Thanks a lot

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help ☺️

[@austinoliver1949]

Stupid question for you. Do you not count flats and sharps in that method, think it was 5ths and 7ths you would count sharps sorry for lack of knowledge still trying to figure out all the music theory I guess

[@JimPankey]

Count scale tones… not chromatically.

[@sammcguire6940]

thanks again for all the knowledge you share!

[@JimPankey]

My pleasure!

[@ricemanroadtour8500]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bj.roberts6410]

Thank you .... yes this was very helpful...big appreciation for all your doing thanks

[@JimPankey]

Glad it was helpful

[@thomaswallis8452]

Jim, I don’t have spikes on my banjo and don’t want them, nor do I have a capo and don’t want one. I’m a beginner player and enjoy the sound of my banjo just as it is. I’m also no spring chicken at 75 years old but I slowly pick away at chords and tunes that I can manage without no teacher that appeal to me. I have no intention of jamming with anyone, I’m simply enjoying the sounds my banjo emits making me a happy camper. So I’m assuming this 1-4-5 number system works well for someone like me with a basic banjo setup? Thanks much, Tom Wallis!

[@JimPankey]

It’s just information that you can use to grow as a musician. But… as I’ve learned - never say never. 😊

[@Genetherapy3232]

Edit Jim is funny! 😂

[@JimPankey]

I have my moments 🤪

[@nilspersson4286]

Thanks for a great and usefull lesson Jim!

[@JimPankey]

My pleasure!

[@Steve-jf3hf]

Hi Jim, I've watched this video about 3 or 4 times now, and although I get the basics, it all seems like some wizardry to me at the mo ! But I am still teetering between your beginner lessons 8 to 9, so for me this numbering system is maybe a little beyond me, but one day I'm sure it'll make perfect sense, like all your other videos ! Cheers, Steve :0)

[@JimPankey]

One of the reasons I delayed in doing this video was because I can't control who looks at it. If you're not ready, you have to wait. You're on your honor here. Don't get caught up in this if you're still just learning to play.

[@cliffsurridge7259]

Hi Jim, some time ago you showed up a little gadget you put on your finger while playing that gave you some percussion. What was it please as I can't find the video again. Thanks in advance. Regards

[@JimPankey]

It’s on my TikTok. It’s a finger shaker. Any of them will work.

[@Greek_Oak]

That's the basic music theory you learn in any music school,ppl sould go learn music theory for at least 2 years if they intend to play with other musicians.

[@JimPankey]

I dunno… I was playing with people for a long time before I knew any of this. The most important thing a new player can do to get ready to play with other people is to start playing with other people.

[@josephbenedictsartorius4202]

The lessons help a lot, thanks.

[@JimPankey]

Glad to hear that!

[@mauricemagill3250]

Hi Jim thanks for posting the Nashville number system. I bought the Earl Scruggs book which covers it Your explanation simplified that for me. PS. I was wondering if there was an easy way to convert music notation to banjo tab without downloading apps Thanks in advance.

[@JimPankey]

Glad I could help ☺️

[@tonyparrish5366]

Good stuff. Thank you!

[@JimPankey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JDMUWFGIS]

Jim this is great thanks

[@JimPankey]

Very welcome

[@judyparker8283]

Well done!

[@JimPankey]

Thanks

[@stevewilliams7852]

As always thumbs up

[@JimPankey]

Thanks. :)

[@melvinlewiswellsjr.2619]

so the number is not permantly assigned ?

[@JimPankey]

Correct. It follows the key.

[@greghaley7654]

I got confused, which is easy to do. Is 1 always the key you are playing in?

[@JimPankey]

Yes. :)

[@flintdavis2]

I can’t listen on an empty stomach. No patience. Thanks anyways. 😣

[@brucejohnston6184]

How does that system notate ii-V-I-IV-V-I?

[@JimPankey]

You can use Roman numerals if you want... most people I know just use regular numbers and indicate minors and 7th with m and 7

[@JimPankey]

So... 2m 5 1 4 5 1

[@brucejohnston6184]

I wonder if the Roman numeral system comes from a jazz background where altered chords are part of the currency. Either way, it's practice isn't it. Thanks Jim

[@JimPankey]

Most jazz charts I’ve used recently have all been regular numbers. There are ways of annotating altered chords…

[@warrenhess3259]

Talks entirely to mucha nd does little explaning