1 month of Banjo

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  • Опубліковано 22 жов 2024
  • This is what one month of relatively frequent practice gets someone with no musical experience and even less musical talent.

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  • @thunorwodenson
    @thunorwodenson 6 років тому +126

    That was only 4 minutes of banjo. I feel cheated.

  • @scottingersoll5256
    @scottingersoll5256 4 роки тому +16

    Just started a few days ago on the 5 string my grandfather bought from Sears in 1908.

    • @chicksgrowtoo
      @chicksgrowtoo 10 місяців тому

      Doing the math….something doesn’t add up….1908 and he’s your Grandfather? Was he married to Anna Nicole Smith?

  • @andraco
    @andraco 10 років тому +73

    People think you can just make speed happen but its more like a symptom of accurate play, relaxation and muscle memory. The secret to speed is to play accurately and meditate on it so that your muscle memory picks up only minimal efficient movement for tone and accuracy. The best tool for speed is the metronome. Whenever my playing feels loose, lazy or inaccurate I return to my metronome and play beginner speeds so that I can see what it feels like to play those licks with unrelenting perfection. The metronome will inform you in areas where you're actually slurring and stumbling and trying to make up time. With the metronome you can feel the space between the notes and gain an effortless mastery over the notes in time. You may actually be surprised that notes you were rushing actually have allot of space between and you will discover you have more time to get there. If you do this, speed will synergize as if by magic. By working on your accuracy and muscle memory you afford your hands the benefit of Bruce-Lee-like relaxation. You will reach for notes as casually as you pick up a glass of water. You will strike so fast that it is as if you speak banjo as a first language. For all my banjo buddies out there this is the secret METRONOME, ACCURACY, RELAXATION, MEDITATION.

    • @stevehuff723
      @stevehuff723 10 років тому

      You are a master of words and no doubt the banjo also. Well said Andraco. I will remember your insight and advice. Thank you Thank you Thank you :)

    • @pottswilliam
      @pottswilliam 8 років тому

      I also highly agree your master of words makes my choice even grater on learning how to play I also to love the banjo never played one but I just bought my first and I am going to give a 100% thank you William potts

    • @TKMizer
      @TKMizer 6 років тому

      Thank you so much

    • @zyke6534
      @zyke6534 6 років тому +1

      It’s weird to see such a well thought out UA-cam comment. Thank you very much for all this!

    • @tylerbrandon460
      @tylerbrandon460 5 років тому

      Yeah and keep your fingers out of each other's way, and close to the strings. The least amount of work you have to use to strike the string the better. I try to keep my pinky and ring finger firmly planted in the same position. I practice finger rolls light the night tuned gCGCC it's very mediative . I've even passed out almost into a trance like state, and woken up still playing.

  • @johnm9331
    @johnm9331 8 років тому +14

    Good for you. Never stop learning. I'm 57 and just picking up the banjo for the first time.
    Let the picking and grinning begin!

  • @leimaniax
    @leimaniax 3 роки тому +3

    Dungarees and banjo just always work out well together. Damn skippy. Love it.

  • @JarvisRose
    @JarvisRose 12 років тому +4

    You are an encouragement to everyone thinking about or trying to learn a musical instrument. And..you having so much fun! Your enthusiasm shines through. Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @daveduncan8004
    @daveduncan8004 Рік тому +1

    You sounded real good I played since 1974 and I couldn’t tell her you keeping your ring finger and a little finger on the bend your head. It sounds really good don’t worry about speed it’ll come to you if you get too fast to start off with it will be Jumbled up take your time you sounded really good. Keep up the good work.

  • @sharonw2475
    @sharonw2475 5 років тому +3

    Tempo and accuracy are the most important to work on as a beginner, speed will come later with patience, practice and experience. Forget the fancy stuff as a beginner and If you make a mistake (and you will, we all do) keep playing - do not stop but jump right back in do not lose that tempo, especially when playing with someone else. You'll do okay as you have already shown, now, you go girl!

  • @moogyboy6
    @moogyboy6 10 років тому +46

    I hope you're still playing after six years, you were off to a great start! Hoping for an update video :-)

  • @TheFeralK
    @TheFeralK  15 років тому +8

    Thanks so much for all of the comments . . . I haven't been playing AT ALL recently, that's why there haven't been any further posts . . . your comments serve as needed inspiration!
    kt

    • @TheFeralK
      @TheFeralK  7 років тому +5

      Well, THAT changed! There’s TONS more posts about my banjo learnin’!

    • @colonelsanders1167
      @colonelsanders1167 4 роки тому +1

      Well that was 11 years ago

  • @umbertocapasso67
    @umbertocapasso67 Місяць тому +1

    well done... A suggest from an Italian.. ( strange ..? ) start always slow,and increase the speed when are sure of your roll...

  • @CiNdYwashere08
    @CiNdYwashere08 13 років тому +3

    So excited, I ordered a banjo and signed up for lessons, you made me so happy... encouraged that I can learn this:)

  • @stevehuff723
    @stevehuff723 3 роки тому +1

    Well judging by the date of this vid I would say you are probably playing it well now. I bet your loving it more than ever now.

  • @thomaswhitten2537
    @thomaswhitten2537 6 років тому +2

    It's been 10 years now! You should be jamin' away by now! I'm just starting as you were. Just got the banjo today. Good video. Good inspiration. :)

  • @tyleraustenfeld8180
    @tyleraustenfeld8180 11 років тому +2

    Don't ya love when you really FIND an instrument? You find a friend for life. 4 years later, I want to see the new progress!

  • @dalejustice9207
    @dalejustice9207 6 років тому

    awesome, yrs ago i wanted to play bought one n found out the head was bas n sold it. Now 20 yrs ltr the banjo is calling me again everytime i listen to one. Yr doing great!!

  • @larrys1972
    @larrys1972 14 років тому +3

    I've played banjo around 24 years now, and I still remember my first song..Cripple Creek which you are doing very well on for 1 month of playing. Don't give up and keep practicing. Kudos.. =)

  • @xyutoo
    @xyutoo 11 років тому

    It was a pleasure watching you....hope you can continue playing. Thanks for sharing

  • @bobsullivan5714
    @bobsullivan5714 7 років тому

    One month.......I am so impressed! Keep us up to date with your videos, clinkers and all.

  • @Aristowi
    @Aristowi 12 років тому +1

    There is no age, or rather, it's never too late to learn to play an instrument, to anyone willing to do so and thinking "oh, I'm too old for this" or "Maybe if some years ago". I've had 65 year old students from scratch and they have all the patience needed to learn (sometimes kids are in a hurry to learn and show). I learn a lot from older students, and they they've had the best time of their lives learning to play. Totally inspiring since sometimes we forget why we learnt in the first place.

  • @silverblaize
    @silverblaize 10 років тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! I've been playing for a month as well. Anyone that wants to learn an instrument truly CAN do it, the trick is... you really gotta WANT to, and that will make you practice more, concentrate better, and try harder. If you do all that, then you WILL learn, just give it time and do not rush. So I hope people feel more at ease just knowing that anything is possible :)

  • @gtg446g
    @gtg446g 15 років тому +1

    very nice!
    it's fun to see someone else working through the banjo basics. i'm just now learning to add in chord progression to my roll patterns- kudos for what you've got already! keep it up!

  • @noecno
    @noecno 11 років тому

    I just got my banjo for my birthday. I never have played but it becomes close to the heart. Being 45, I miss the days when everyone set on the porch and we could talk as friends. In upstate NY, we are not from Appalachia, but yet we still made sure we all were held close.Keep those home town feeling's close!!

  • @dchura123
    @dchura123 9 років тому +1

    Fantastic for one month. A quick word of advice a pro gave me once that really helped.....don't worry about the left hand, just make a chord and roll away - and if the rolls are really good and clean, it will sound good. My playing got much better when I followed that...and now my left hand has gotten better as a result as well.

  • @AdventuresWithButtons
    @AdventuresWithButtons 3 роки тому +1

    Omg your journey is awesome! I have only just started this week playing the banjo big inspiration!

  • @Gigler43
    @Gigler43 8 років тому +3

    This is cool! Im learning to and I have been playing about two months for an hour a day. You are doing good.

  • @meganac16
    @meganac16 11 років тому +1

    This is awesome. I'm embarrassed to admit that I have owned a banjo for about 5 years and have no idea how to play it. It seems so daunting. This video is very encouraging. Now I just need to find a place to take lessons. Keep up the good work.

  • @gregolson6887
    @gregolson6887 9 років тому

    You are awesome! Hope you are enjoying playing. I'm getting my banjo in a few days and hope to progress as well as you.

  • @brittain522
    @brittain522 2 роки тому

    Your doing great! Keep on playing , I love it!

  • @budm.1450
    @budm.1450 7 років тому

    What a fantastic job. For just a month of practice and never playing an instrument before this you're doing just great!! Whatever you do, don't stop. Great job young lady, and well done.

  • @aaronwilkinson8963
    @aaronwilkinson8963 2 роки тому

    I have started today learning the banjo. If I'm as good as you in one month I will be very happy. I have started with the thumb roll

  • @andrewmaw1
    @andrewmaw1 11 років тому

    you are the inspiration, someone genuine not an old timer who can play blindfolded with their feet...thanks.

  • @drjmcintyr
    @drjmcintyr 15 років тому +1

    I enjoyed your video! Your progress after just a month is amazing.I bought my banjo 3 weeks ago. and also practice an hour (sometimes more) a day. I am going through the same progression of learning rolls and struggling with Cripple Creek. Please keep at it. Look forward to that next video.

  • @lenakingsleigh
    @lenakingsleigh 4 роки тому +4

    This is pretty good, I learned a full song on banjo in one day and perfected it over the week. It can all work. 😉 Believe in yourself and have pacience

  • @GardensInDesert
    @GardensInDesert 10 років тому

    Hi, I just got a banjo, and I appreciate your sharing your beginning banjo experience with us!

  • @jpmacc94
    @jpmacc94 6 років тому

    Wow ,,,excellent,,,truly,,,just started banjo myself,,,you've inspired me to keep on ,,,,,nicely done

  • @jenster505uk
    @jenster505uk 14 років тому

    Well done you sound really nice. I,m just about to but a banjo, ive been playin the guitar for seven years but i really fancy a change and ive fell in love with the banjo sound!!! well done again,,

  • @spacebrit10
    @spacebrit10 7 років тому

    Wow. I wish after a month I could do half that. I'm still trying to get basic rolls down. Not as easy an instrument to learn as I thought. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @USRA1971
    @USRA1971 Рік тому

    Good job, your on your way. Believe it or not even Scruggs started where your at right now.

  • @mrbelcherful
    @mrbelcherful 10 років тому +1

    Be proud of yourself,you're doing very well keep it up forever.

  • @troyS307
    @troyS307 11 років тому

    Thanks for sharing. You are doing good. I just bought a banjo and have a lot to learn.

  • @walkermorris5911
    @walkermorris5911 12 років тому

    I just bought a banjo and it's harder then it looks,you're doing very well,I hope to plahy as well as you,thanks so much for sharing

  • @joycewalbert1413
    @joycewalbert1413 6 років тому

    You are amazing!!! Thanks so much for posting!!!

  • @hangassan
    @hangassan 7 років тому

    Practice makes perfect only if one practices perfection...what practice make is permanent...this is from martial arts training but applies to music as well...practice slowly and perfectly...you will become proficient and smooth....slow equals smooth...smooth equals fast...you are doing great...keep up the hard work...

  • @tightlines5220
    @tightlines5220 10 років тому +8

    Awesome for only month.

  • @SnapFooz88
    @SnapFooz88 12 років тому

    Hey! That was fantastic. I hope you put some more videos on since it has been three years now playing the banjo. You give me hope and inspiration that I can learn to play.
    I started playing many years ago, but sold my banjo so I could buy a plane ticket to Hawaii, no regrets about that, but now twenty years later I am thinking of getting another banjo.

  • @custodianray
    @custodianray 2 роки тому

    Sounding good. I just started on the banjo.

  • @curtzblues
    @curtzblues 6 років тому

    Played guitar 20+ yrs but today was day 1 on a banjo. You set me a high bar. Great vid.

  • @PaulTheSkeptic
    @PaulTheSkeptic 8 років тому

    You'll get it. Just keep it up. You have to want it. You have to want it and give it time and it'll happen slowly at first but then before you know it, you'll be able to keep up with anyone. Just pick it up everyday and play something everyday accept the days you can't but y'know, almost everyday. It shouldn't be a chore y'know? Have fun with it and make up your own songs. That helps get your fingers used to playing a little more adeptly. That's how I got over the hump from absolute beginner to pretty good. I don't play banjo yet but that's my next instrument I think.

  • @billcoley8520
    @billcoley8520 4 роки тому +1

    What was your first banjo you bought

  • @olehippy13
    @olehippy13 15 років тому

    I think you are doing fantastic....I too am a novice player...but I dont get to practice as often as you have.....I think you are a great inspiration on the banjo.
    keep smilin,
    olehippy13
    former vietnam medic
    novice banjo picker

  • @riverjennings7454
    @riverjennings7454 9 років тому

    Aww u take me back to when I first started playing, my first stringed instrument was a banjo

  • @rider67
    @rider67 11 років тому

    Practice is the only way. I've been playing for almost 2 months and cannot remember the notes-must read the music/tabs so good for you. Keep it up.

  • @FireinTheBowl
    @FireinTheBowl 2 роки тому

    I'm left handed and just bought a banjo. It's going to be a major adjustment, but I always wanted to learn

  • @bowwow44yibby
    @bowwow44yibby 11 років тому

    I agree with Natalie, in months time not only have you learned the strings, rolls, slides, pull offs, picking and tunes but you memorized them, THAT IS GREAT! No Way should you not continue to pursue banjo playing you have a real talent for music. I began playing Banjo December 15, 2012 to date. However now my focus is learning chords and scales. Push yourself and Play that Banjo!

  • @natralieblack
    @natralieblack 11 років тому

    I have been taking banjo lessons for six months now, and you have come pretty far in one month! You are talented, and you should keep it up.

  • @ForwardCompass
    @ForwardCompass 13 років тому

    Nice job, I am a guitarist who recently picked up the banjo. And I tell you - it's much different!
    I have always played with a guitar pick, so I really have no experience at all with finger picking.
    If you could please share some book or video titles to possibly help me pick it up I'd appreciate it!

  • @markeaster1407
    @markeaster1407 4 роки тому

    Great job, you! I play a little Mississippi Boat Paddle myself young lady and I'm very impressed. Does the banjo put a smile on your face and warm your heart?
    Find yourself a guitar player to play the chords in time and you'll feel the beat. You'll be able to apply those rolls to any song!
    Go play some banjo!!!!!

  • @teeteesmansion8568
    @teeteesmansion8568 5 років тому

    Damn!!! Thats awesome!! U give me hope!! I have been practicing everyday for a couple weeks i hope i get this good!

  • @oldsoldier181
    @oldsoldier181 5 років тому

    As a relatively accomplished bagpiper who also started that journey (years ago) with no prior musical experience, and one who is looking to jump into this, a word of advice.
    Definitely keep it slow, and develop the rhythm correctly. I understand the temptation to speed up-I STILL fight it, 15 years on-but tonality and accuracy count. Especially when you begin to learn more tunes. Thats when, if you havent worked on the basics, you start getting sloppy, and it can be heard.
    Very good though!! Keep up the hard work!!! I hope to start in on this eventually myself. Maybe over the winter, while I am not busy.

    • @TheFeralK
      @TheFeralK  5 років тому

      Bill Reed Excellent advice, thank you! I’m years in now, and STILL slow. I’m very ok with that!!

  • @amyrichardson1168
    @amyrichardson1168 8 років тому

    Wonderful and inspiring!!!

  • @harlequin991
    @harlequin991 9 років тому

    u got guts playing on utube v good . hopefully I can grasp the banjo like you . when eventually I can buy one . keep practicing

  • @hammerfaced420
    @hammerfaced420 6 років тому

    I've been playing lead metal and blues guitar for 20 years I just got a banjo about a week ago and I got to say the rolls on the right hand are really hard to get down but one thing I can say is speed comes in time.

  • @lasvegascommunitynewswatch1632
    @lasvegascommunitynewswatch1632 6 років тому +1

    I play guitar....starting banjo...alot different ....wow....

  • @TheRwboss6
    @TheRwboss6 9 років тому

    Keep up the great work.....It'll all be worth it.....

  • @bazzer1863
    @bazzer1863 12 років тому

    That seem pretty good for your first month. I'm looking to get a banjo later this year, like you, I have limited to no experience.

  • @wanderingsoul4104
    @wanderingsoul4104 7 років тому

    You sound wonderful. I just started, myself.

  • @zinnerman11
    @zinnerman11 9 років тому

    Keep it up, the first year is hard, depending how quick you pick it up, but for 1 month you are doing really well. I am trying to learn foggy mountain breakdown at the moment, and also duelling banjos, but no free lessons for that one. post another video in a month to show your progress.

    • @TheFeralK
      @TheFeralK  9 років тому +1

      +zinnerman11 Thanks for the encouragement . . it has been VERY difficult, but also VERY rewarding. I've been playing almost 1.5 years now, please look at my channel and see my progress videos! I've been enjoying making and posting them because I haven't seen a lot of beginner videos to show what some normal person sounds like at 1-2-4 whatever months of playing . . . All the videos seem like people are already banging out lovely FMBs at two weeks and I KNOW that has not been my experience!

    • @zinnerman11
      @zinnerman11 9 років тому

      hi kethurk, lol after I wrote my comment I noticed your other videos, I have watched them. you are very good at banjo now, im really impressed with how good you are, ill keep watching and waiting for more videos.

  • @tjones6897
    @tjones6897 9 років тому +1

    Hats off to you! Hope I can do that good in one month.

  • @corycomelio3356
    @corycomelio3356 9 років тому

    Sounds like the music from Roy Clark's banjo book. Good job.

  • @MrJbaker7
    @MrJbaker7 11 років тому

    Hi There,
    You sound just great. Keep at it and you'll always have a true friend--your banjo...Jack Baker NYC

  • @stephenfoale3185
    @stephenfoale3185 7 років тому

    just started playing banjo never played an instrument in my life really pleased with the result so far .And by the way i am 64 years old

  • @cadjunk
    @cadjunk 14 років тому

    Very good. Please post more of your progress. I'm trying to play, and haven't got up the nerve to play in front of the camera. Gwen

  • @sammiegoddess1
    @sammiegoddess1 12 років тому +1

    yours was the first video i watched before buying my banjo and you totally inspired me! Thanks for this posting. I was well impressed by your effort after one month and silly comments from people about how fast the 'jerks' have learned more songs are just STOOPID! Have you advanced or did you give up as i see this was posted a long time ago. Im interested to see how you done!

  • @hammerfaced420
    @hammerfaced420 6 років тому

    accuracy first speed will come, be patient girl. so far your doing awesome.

  • @maxbackstrom
    @maxbackstrom 11 років тому

    Cool to see, I'm practising as well and like to learn so much, but it takes time, that's for sure!

  • @gabehorno
    @gabehorno 9 років тому

    I'm learning to play the banjo as well. I've played the guitar for 5 years, so I guess I've got some advantages. Looking good though :D

    • @GuzNation
      @GuzNation 9 років тому

      Bitchhunter94 Its not an advantage if you are playing the 5 string.

  • @aaronallred5499
    @aaronallred5499 8 років тому

    nice job. i just started about 3 months ago so im not to much better. :) Keep it up you will have it no time.

  • @brodyzakira3078
    @brodyzakira3078 9 років тому

    Hehe I love your love for it that makes me happy :)

  • @WORRO
    @WORRO 5 років тому

    That was pretty good buddy! Thumb's up video~John

  • @Banjoliope
    @Banjoliope 13 років тому

    Very nice! Pretty soon you'll be playing all of those tunes as well or better than Janet Davis! Keep up the good work!

  • @Holystone48
    @Holystone48 3 роки тому

    Good for you! Keep on going.....

  • @bowwow44yibby
    @bowwow44yibby 11 років тому

    Hi I watched Dobro33H on youtube and he really helped me get straight with my fingers. I had my hand and fingers so twisted trying not to touch the other strings that when I finished I'd feel like someone hit them with a hammer now I am more relaxed. His videos are real informative. (Frailing Banjo lessons is the subject you'll find him).

  • @brittnopsall
    @brittnopsall 11 років тому

    I keep putting off practicing my banjo but if you learned that in a month I am definitely gonna start practicing every day!!! Great video :)

  • @IrbyGrl2
    @IrbyGrl2 9 років тому +1

    I think you've done great for just one month.

  • @maxschrodinger5751
    @maxschrodinger5751 10 років тому

    very nice! im from Mallorca Spain, and i start playing banjo one moth ago.
    if its posible i would to know the name of the first song, then ill loock for in internet and practice!
    thaaaanks

  • @USMC_BABE38
    @USMC_BABE38 7 років тому

    impressive I've been playing since last January about 12 months now

  • @Lilia42
    @Lilia42 16 років тому

    Yay! Another girl on the banjo! I'm just starting to learn.

  • @adrianvanderbecker2890
    @adrianvanderbecker2890 7 років тому

    Fantastic....! for only one month

  • @f1948s
    @f1948s 7 років тому

    I agree with the accuracy instead of speed. Speed will come with time. Practicing with a metronome will help.

  • @rexterrier1
    @rexterrier1 8 років тому

    You are probably a pro by now!!

  • @WilliamSprovisemusic
    @WilliamSprovisemusic 13 років тому

    Where do you get your lesson from ! ? That first song boil them cabbage down sound good to me. Your doing great for one month ! You have invested in a good banjo too. This will help you in the long run because i did have a banjo and i learn to pick some song on it, but because it was cheaper banjo i couldn`t get the ring a good banjo suppose to make out of it and i was dissatified with it. If i ever do get another it going to be a Gibson or a Goldstar.

  • @reltcl1995
    @reltcl1995 5 років тому

    That's really great for 1 month of playing

  • @rhondaverma6358
    @rhondaverma6358 7 років тому

    I am totally inspired!!!!

  • @DonDiesel84
    @DonDiesel84 16 років тому

    Very good!

  • @realinohio
    @realinohio 12 років тому

    I just started to learn You are very good Wish I can play like you in a month :-)

  • @timothymozingo2436
    @timothymozingo2436 Рік тому

    Great job

  • @dtchinacat3973
    @dtchinacat3973 3 роки тому

    Good job, keep it up!

  • @snapstring3134
    @snapstring3134 6 років тому

    Keep up the hard work. You're down alright.

  • @jx14aby
    @jx14aby 7 років тому +3

    Hope your banjo journey is continuing.

    • @TheFeralK
      @TheFeralK  7 років тому

      jx14aby It is! After a loooong break, I've been playing again for nearly three years. Clawhammer instead of bluegrass, tho ...

    • @jx14aby
      @jx14aby 7 років тому

      Time for a new video. I just dropped by because I've been trying to learn "Turn Turn Turn" on guitar and learned that Roger McGuin was using "banjo rolls" in the intro and thru the song. I stopped by to see what a banjo roll is. Cheers from Los Angeles.

    • @TheFeralK
      @TheFeralK  7 років тому

      jx14aby There's a bunch of them, just look under my user name. Thanks for stopping by and good luck!