5 String & 4 String Banjo Comparison | Banjo vs Banjo
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2023
- What's the difference between 5 string and 4 string banjo? Which one is the better instrument? What type of music should you play on 5 string and 4 string banjo? Composer musician Jerrel Dulay shares the differences between these two different types of banjos.
You might try researching the "plectrum banjo," which was not mentioned in this video. 22 frets and tuned CGBD---the first four string banjo that descended from the five string as a rhythm instrument in the early jazz bands that formed in New Orleans.
Hello, thanks for watching and commenting! This video is about the tenor banjo and no the Plectrum, which is a different instrument due to its longer scale length. I don't own a Plectrum banjo and don't exactly have a need for one in my studio since it is the exact same thing as a 5 string banjo, but just taking the 5th string off. Cheers!
BRAVO!
I have the 4 string Irish tenor banjo and I love it. I'm a beginner, however.
Great comparison! Thank you!
Thank you for watching. I have more banjo comparisons on the way.
Hello! Thank you so much for this video! I've been listening to the oh hellos and wanted to try the banjo, but I was confused about the different types. This really helped, I think the tenor banjo is what I've been looking for :)
Fantastic. I'm glad the video was helpful for you. All the best, cheers, Jerrel.
I am 76 years old i love banjo's
I play
4 string Tenor tuned GDAE
5 string tuned open G standard also D&C tuning
6 string tuned as standard guitar which sounds good picked but muddy if to strum all the strings best just the 4 top strings
Hello Stephen, great to hear from you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and banjos. Yes, 6 string is muddy for chord strumming. I put a Remo Fiberskyn head on my 6 string and it allows for more clear chord strumming and less muddiness. I'll share that very soon. Cheers!
I've see some people but the high strings of a 12 string set and tune to Nashville tunning
thank u love it
Thank you for watching. I'll do a whole series comparing all banjo types.
Thanks for the detailed comparison! I'm looking to build a banjo soon and wasn't sure whether to go with four or five strings
Thank you for watching! I hope this was useful to you. Please keep an eye out, I should have a comparison of 5 and 6 string in the next few days.
@@MountainHomeJerrel Can't wait!
I did picked a 4 string back in this year's january. I just like the sound more. Though, It's hard to find lessons with cgda tuning but im not giving up. There are few, and they are good but if someone starts from 0, it can be a bit challenging. I couldnt even find a teacher in my whole county. OOps. :)
For 5 string there are so many videos, tabs and books! I do LOVE that isntruement,too, so im sure with time i'll end up learning the 5 string as well but it seems more challenging. Fun, sure, but challenging.
Excellent video
I appreciate that, thank you. I'm working on more banjo comparison videos.
Thanks for the video. Now I have to buy two banjos instead of one!
That's not a terrible curse to have!
Ahhh, Barney Mc kenna.
11.40 a bit of Irish music coming out on the tenor . 🤣🤣.
2 different Banjos
Yeah, totally different.
@@MountainHomeJerrelwhich one is easier to play
@@lostvayne104 it depends on what experience you have with other instruments, and your personal preferences with music. Some people will naturally be able to earn the 5 string easier while some people will learn the 4 string easier. If you can play fiddle or mandolin, you'll be able to play the 4 string banjo very easily. 5 string can be a little harder to learn but if you watch Jim Pankey on UA-cam, who is the best banjo teacher on the planet, you'll have no problem learning 5 string.
Actually, I found both the five and the four quite straightforward in coming from the guitar. In fact, the five string is tuned almost exactly the same as the highest four strings of the guitar; the high D is only a whole step below the high E on the guitar. But I flatpick all my instruments, or use pick and fingers; I don't do Scruggs-style on my five string.