Archive for September, 2015
On the 5th and 10th note it has a symbol but does note show a string to pick. What does this symbol mean Ross? Does...
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In the Banjo Encyclopedia, chapter, 5 the Banjo Student's Breakdown. There are four places in this tune where you...
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Banjo Encyclopedia Learning Tips
I have been working on the Banjo Student's Breakdown in the Banjo Encyclopedia and I am having a bit of trouble with...
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Learning Banjo From the Bluegrass Encyclopedia of Banjo
Try reading The Banjo Encyclopedia without playing to get some further understanding of what is being presented. A...
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Roll syncopation on the slow speeds on the CD
I was working on the Alternating Thumb Roll (p. 15) and playing the eighth notes in a strict fashion according to the...
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Trouble with Playing Banjo Chords
Question: Hi, I am a beginner/newly intermediate banjo player and am having a
very difficult time with playing banjo...
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Banjo Advice - Left hand muting
I recently purchased a Tennessee Crafters banjo and it has great sound. I am struggling with my left hand...
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How to Play Banjo Up the Neck, Cumberland Gap
Question Hi Ross, I have a question about playing the Cumberland Gap up the neck break. I'm having trouble with the...
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