There doesn’t seem to be any universally-accepted, one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to finger picks and the 5 string banjo. You have a range of options and styles. I recently upgraded and spent the “big dollars” on a set of picks…something I thought I’d never do…and I have to say that I’m extremely pleased with the results.
Category Archives: Banjo resources
I found an affordable professional tuner for the 5 string banjo
Tuners range from affordable to expensive, and professional musicians typically invest in a tuner that costs anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. As I’ve found out over the last several years, there is good reason behind this. Click the headline above to learn some secrets when it comes to pro-grade tuners.
The Banjos Rule Guide To Playing Backup Banjo
I finished a several week project and got it launched recently. Click the headline above to read about it and find out how you can earn a special discount.
My banjo was in tune when I bought it. Why does it sound so bad now?
A banjo isn’t just a “set it and forget it” proposition. Even if you don’t play your banjo a lot, it still needs tweaking and maintenance. Click the headline above to learn more.
Is tablature driving you crazy?!
I’ve created a great resource for helping people to get beyond their frustration with…and fear of…tablature sheet music. Tablature doesn’t have to be hard to use, and it can really aid your learning process. Click the book cover above to read more.
Figure out leads by ear with Riffmaster
All banjo pickers should consider checking out this great product that can aid with speed, accuracy, and playing by ear. Play any song on any CD as slow as you like while keeping it in the same key! Click the banjo above to read the article.
Watch & learn with: www.bluegrassonthetube.com
Hey banjo pickers, there’s a very cool website that is fun to spend some time on that can help with your learning too! Read on to learn more, and then go spend some time there. You’ll be glad you did!
A must-see for banjo players: the Banjo Hangout
The Banjo Hangout is a great resource and online community for banjo players and it’s both productive and fun to “hang out” at The Hangout
A Wonderful Resource: The Banjo Newsletter
The Banjo Newsletter is a resource full of articles on banjo players, columns written by banjo players, and loads of tablature. I am a 5-string bluegrass picker, and the magazine certainly caters to my style of picking, but the neat thing about the magazine is that it also features information on different styles of banjo playing