@@eekaachu2571 it's when the screen changes and the song starts. Instead of searching for 2:40 and missing the first beat. if you start the song at 2:40 you miss a good bit of the start of the song. If you wanna be technically the first beat is at 2:38
Thanks for your lesson ! I'm french, I'm 14 years old and the banjo is my favorite instrument. But, in my country, nobody knows this song. Here, the people dont like the Banjo. This instrument is rare in my Country. The people like the french singer :D It's normal. I want a banjo, I love banjo, I love Country and Bluegrass ! I love your country. He's fabulous
There's someone in France I'm sure who likes country maybe you just have to do a little bit of searching. You should order a banjo and learn how to play :)
Tu n'es pas seul en France à aimer ce genre de musique ;) Je suis moi-même en train d'apprendre le banjo après des années de guitare. Reste motivé, ça paiera un jour !
Hi. Nowadays you dont have to listen to country or bluegrass to hear a banjo being played. You can hear banjo licks in Indie folk , Indie rock and folk rock bands. Heard of American Authors, Strumbellas, Mumford and Sons etc? You can check my fb page facebook.com/indiefolknation for samples of these artists.
This brings a smile to my face and it reminds me of my innocent childhood listening to John Denver back when things were just about looking at clear blue skies and just being a kid.
I'm a student at WVU learning the banjo in my spare time after my studies. West Virginia is my home away from home and this song always makes me think of those wild and wonderful hills that I've grown to love. Thank you for helping me learn this.
This video popped up in my random YT feed yesterday. I picked up the guitar back in 1978 when JD was big and I loved that music. I've spend that time since, learning all my favorites. At one point I became stagnant because all the best stuff was finger picking and didn't think I could do it, but slowly over the years I played with it more and more. Several years later, I bought a banjo with the intention of learning picking but found I was having a hard time because I couldn't remedy the differences in my mind between guitar and banjo, so I sold it. About 15 years ago I decided I was going to commit myself to learn those favorite finger picking songs and bought a high end Taylor guitar, with the thought that, if I'm going to spend that kind on money on a guitar, I better make it worth it. And I have. Can't believe how far I've come. Seeing this video has made me think I could give the banjo another try. All I've watched over the last few days are banjo videos. I'm thinking, I'm so far ahead of the curve from where I was almost 30 years ago with that first banjo, this stuff looks easy now. LOL Wish we'd had YT 30 years ago. So I'm shopping for a banjo. Thanks for all you do and for re-igniting an old flame.
John's death was an American tragedy. Imagine all the songs he might have written. It's good to see he's still appreciated. My favorite will always be "Rocky Mountain High".
This is one of 3 videos that inspired me to get a banjo a yeah and a half ago, and after countless hours of practice, I can play along with you at half speed, thank you for making this video.
That was awesome take me home country road by John Denver I'm learning to play the banjo I've been playing acoustic guitar since I was 6 years old I'm 62 years old now I never knew how awesome it was to play the banjo but I've always loved the music that came out of it little harder than the guitar LOL but I'm getting there thanks to guys like you I'm learning
Great job I lived in Maryland for over 25 years ironically right off of route 117 or Clopper Road which was the road that inspired John Denver to write the song as in the early 70s he was doing a radio show in the DC area and crashing on a freinds couch in West Virginia that road was the one he used to commute on it still is a pretty rural road but a lot of development has taken place over the years it was a big farm area years ago
I've watched you play this song many times and never get tired listening, fantastic . I'm in my 80s and always loved the Banjo. Lately I've been thinking of getting one, and maybe get a few lessons. Years back I took classical guitar lessons, but life got in the way. I recently tried to pick it up again, but because I was experiencing pain in my left hand thumb I had to stop. The classical guitar has a wider neck and the left thumb has to be placed in a certain position . The Banjo neck is much narrower than a classical guitar neck and probably is easier on the left thumb. Thank you for your excellent video.
For a second I thought you were like a scammy person because the video was only 6 minutes long and I thought you would just show the beginning then make us buy the rest, but the tab is on your website for free. I need to say something to you in the best way I can. THANK YOU AHHHHHHHH I LOVE THIS SONNGGGG
I've always been fascinated with the banjo.. I wish I learned it young. I'm 20, and don't know how to play, but I can imagine being older sitting on the porch with tobacco in my lip playing this song. I grew up in the country and I wouldn't want to retire any other way!
Thank you, just starting out myself, and starting as claw hammer. I will master this song. John was born in Roswell NM. I always thought his voice and talent was not of this world.
This is my favorite song ever of all-time. John Denver's signature song is a must for any rodeo tie-down roper and also, a rodeo single steer roper, as well, too, as this song makes me think of calf roping and single steer roping, as that's why I love John Denver so much. I bet John Denver would've loved to be in the rodeo competing in tie-down calf roping and single steer roping, as well, too.
Hi! Greetings from Brazil! I bought my first banjo like last week and i'm trying to learn it by myself (and you've been helping me so much! thanks man!). Anyway, why don't you teach us how to play JOHNNY I HARDLEY KNEW!? woooohhh that will be awesome! thanks dude!
Thanks for this video. Very interesting, because it us quite different than usual Bluegrass licks. It will be a valuable inspiration source for me, since I'm often playing on songs in different styles. And as far as I know, slow banjo picking, sometimes more difficult than fast, by the way, is also often more melodious. Many thanks again.
Well done ! So glad I found the channel! Thinking of taking up the banjo. Always been a thing for me. I keep listening and watching... but may be time to get a banjo and start playing.
You did a Great job on Country Roads, I have Casey Henry's version From the Murphy Method witch is a great version also. Keep up the Great Work.Rich Freeze
Looks like playing alone maybe just tap the top note a tad stronger to.create the guitars line. This is brilliant and within reach i can work on this thank you for it
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/j/john_denver/country_roads_ver2_crd.htm Here you go, this uses the same chords as he uses in the tab except for the chorus when he plays the original banjo part
@@extramedium1363 that doesn't make sense as there are a vastly different amount of notes for each instrument. How can a six string guitar translate to a five string banjo. And a saxaphone has 20 or so basic sounds. That isn't logical
Hi There, can I ask you, is that a banjo pick-up you have below your right hand? I use an instrument mic and find that it is hard to control feed-back. If it is a pick-up, where can I get one. I’m in the UK by the way! Great website, great lessons, thanks!
You’ve put your capo on the 2nd fret (a warning would be good) but you clearly have tuned your 5th string up two positions as well. Tell us please and we would have to do this until the capo reaches the 6th fret. Can the high string take that stress?
I love fingerpicking guitar, but I've been trying a long time to get used to the banjo claws but can't. As I gain experience and skill in banjo, will not using the claws affect me negatively? (Extra context just in case - I tend to prefer Celtic music over bluegrass but like both.)
Learning to use fingerpicks is hard. Also, you hold the banjo differently than guitar. You approach playing it differently. There are definitely aspects of the guitar that will help you but for me, it didn't come naturally like I expected it to.
i got my banjo few weeks ago, the fingerpicks were really strange for me but after it came really fast ,i already can play bluegrass around 160-170 bpm !
Check out BanjoHangout.org for all things five strings. Finger picks are crucial to playing in the bluegrass or "Scrugg's" style of playing. Old Time styles that stroke down on the strings; frailing or double thumb etc. use the back of the nails and need no help from metal. If you go the bluegrass way, choose picks that cost at least ten bucks. These can be formed by pliers and such to mold to your particular fingers. The cheap stuff cannot be worked with and make a lot of noise of their own. O yeah; slow down! Banjo styles do tend to be up tempo to the hyperspace range. Clear tone and accuracy will increase the tempo when needed. The BHO has forums for each of the main styles played. You have started the journey of playing America's own instrument. Proof; it really has only four and a half strings...
For some reason I can't get the notes right, or they don't sound the same as yours. I understand your's is electric, but that High-G sounds different. Is that being tuned to something different? Are any of the strings being tuned to something different other than what the capo is doing?
it would be awsome if you did There Will be Time, the new song that Mumford and Sons dropped in south africa, it sounds like it is fun to play, and its their latest song with banjo !! greetings from Mexico
2:40 There ya go if you just wanna listen
Thanks
*2:35
@@onehitwarrior1708 if you want 4 seconds of silence
@@eekaachu2571 it's when the screen changes and the song starts. Instead of searching for 2:40 and missing the first beat. if you start the song at 2:40 you miss a good bit of the start of the song. If you wanna be technically the first beat is at 2:38
Thanks for your lesson ! I'm french, I'm 14 years old and the banjo is my favorite instrument. But, in my country, nobody knows this song. Here, the people dont like the Banjo. This instrument is rare in my Country. The people like the french singer :D It's normal. I want a banjo, I love banjo, I love Country and Bluegrass ! I love your country. He's fabulous
There's someone in France I'm sure who likes country maybe you just have to do a little bit of searching. You should order a banjo and learn how to play :)
Tu n'es pas seul en France à aimer ce genre de musique ;) Je suis moi-même en train d'apprendre le banjo après des années de guitare. Reste motivé, ça paiera un jour !
Hi. Nowadays you dont have to listen to country or bluegrass to hear a banjo being played. You can hear banjo licks in Indie folk , Indie rock and folk rock bands. Heard of American Authors, Strumbellas, Mumford and Sons etc? You can check my fb page facebook.com/indiefolknation for samples of these artists.
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You are not alone, i'm from Spain and I play Banjo too, Big UP dude! Keep on picking!
I was diagnosed with ms and used my six string banjo to regain more use of my left hand. I am glad that someone else is doing something similar.
now in german!
You have to stop!
A man of culture!!
Best thing I've seen in a while. This gave me great memories
The office?
das Leben dort ist alt, älter als die Bäume, jünger als die Berge, die wie eine Brise weht
This brings a smile to my face and it reminds me of my innocent childhood listening to John Denver back when things were just about looking at clear blue skies and just being a kid.
This reminds me of the good old Nard Dog and Dwight duo
Sophisticated Nebula now in German
This reminds me of my home far away
Legendary duo
lol that is actually why i came here
Why I’m here too lol
I'm a student at WVU learning the banjo in my spare time after my studies. West Virginia is my home away from home and this song always makes me think of those wild and wonderful hills that I've grown to love. Thank you for helping me learn this.
Ill admit....had to hold back my emotions once you got into playing with the song faded in the back...it was just so **** beautiful.
This video popped up in my random YT feed yesterday. I picked up the guitar back in 1978 when JD was big and I loved that music. I've spend that time since, learning all my favorites. At one point I became stagnant because all the best stuff was finger picking and didn't think I could do it, but slowly over the years I played with it more and more. Several years later, I bought a banjo with the intention of learning picking but found I was having a hard time because I couldn't remedy the differences in my mind between guitar and banjo, so I sold it. About 15 years ago I decided I was going to commit myself to learn those favorite finger picking songs and bought a high end Taylor guitar, with the thought that, if I'm going to spend that kind on money on a guitar, I better make it worth it. And I have. Can't believe how far I've come. Seeing this video has made me think I could give the banjo another try. All I've watched over the last few days are banjo videos. I'm thinking, I'm so far ahead of the curve from where I was almost 30 years ago with that first banjo, this stuff looks easy now. LOL Wish we'd had YT 30 years ago. So I'm shopping for a banjo. Thanks for all you do and for re-igniting an old flame.
my mom might cry when I play this one for her next time I see her. John Denver is her favourite.
Brings back memories of my childhood.
John's death was an American tragedy. Imagine all the songs he might have written. It's good to see he's still appreciated. My favorite will always be "Rocky Mountain High".
Glad I can play the banjo so I can learn this song and feed off the Fallout 76 hype
Always wanted to learn the piano, I can play the banjo and guitar OK. Plus I'm from the south, It's kind of a sin NOT to be able to play something!
Yeah because fallout 76 was sooooo good
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This is one of 3 videos that inspired me to get a banjo a yeah and a half ago, and after countless hours of practice, I can play along with you at half speed, thank you for making this video.
Thanks for this comment... keep up the great work bud!!
As a mountaineer, this warms my heart beyond comprehension.
That was awesome take me home country road by John Denver I'm learning to play the banjo I've been playing acoustic guitar since I was 6 years old I'm 62 years old now I never knew how awesome it was to play the banjo but I've always loved the music that came out of it little harder than the guitar LOL but I'm getting there thanks to guys like you I'm learning
Great job I lived in Maryland for over 25 years ironically right off of route 117 or Clopper Road which was the road that inspired John Denver to write the song as in the early 70s he was doing a radio show in the DC area and crashing on a freinds couch in West Virginia that road was the one he used to commute on it still is a pretty rural road but a lot of development has taken place over the years it was a big farm area years ago
I've watched you play this song many times and never get tired listening, fantastic . I'm in my 80s and always loved the Banjo. Lately I've been thinking of getting one, and maybe get a few lessons. Years back I took classical guitar lessons, but life got in the way. I recently tried to pick it up again, but because I was experiencing pain in my left hand thumb I had to stop. The classical guitar has a wider neck and the left thumb has to be placed in a certain position . The Banjo neck is much narrower than a classical guitar neck and probably is easier on the left thumb. Thank you for your excellent video.
As a HBD+ member I would totally recommend HBD+ to anyone and everyone! This song has been on there for a couple weeks already.
I wish this was a separate remake
John Denver sounds so damn good singing long in the background🤩🤩
When he says almost heaven it gives me chills
Now that almost brought tears to my eyes. I'll definitely try to pick this one. Thanks, from a native West Virginian :)
Toby taps the window:
You have to stop!
i just watched the scene and this brought me here lol
I never hated Toby, but at that moment I wished he were still in Costa Rica.
I read it like how he said it
For a second I thought you were like a scammy person because the video was only 6 minutes long and I thought you would just show the beginning then make us buy the rest, but the tab is on your website for free. I need to say something to you in the best way I can. THANK YOU AHHHHHHHH I LOVE THIS SONNGGGG
I've always been fascinated with the banjo.. I wish I learned it young.
I'm 20, and don't know how to play, but I can imagine being older sitting on the porch with tobacco in my lip playing this song. I grew up in the country and I wouldn't want to retire any other way!
Thank you, just starting out myself, and starting as claw hammer. I will master this song. John was born in Roswell NM. I always thought his voice and talent was not of this world.
Love this, greetings from England and Cyprus too.
Best song ever made
I dont have a banjo. I am watching a banjo lesson. I will watch til the end! :)
“And guess who it was! Mr. Sunshine on my shoulders, John Denver!” Hahahaha
So beautiful brings tears.
Gregory Alan Isakov "Stable song"
+Brandon Proctor It's up on HBD+ right now.
+happybanjodude you're the best
+happybanjodude could you do a video on "sister" by Mumford and sons?
This is my favorite song ever of all-time.
John Denver's signature song is a must for any rodeo tie-down roper and also, a rodeo single steer roper, as well, too, as this song makes me think of calf roping and single steer roping, as that's why I love John Denver so much.
I bet John Denver would've loved to be in the rodeo competing in tie-down calf roping and single steer roping, as well, too.
happybanjodude I can't find it, is it still up?
Hi! Greetings from Brazil! I bought my first banjo like last week and i'm trying to learn it by myself (and you've been helping me so much! thanks man!). Anyway, why don't you teach us how to play JOHNNY I HARDLEY KNEW!? woooohhh that will be awesome! thanks dude!
Many thanks for the free tab - much appreciated! This sounds incredible!!
Love that you don't wear but a thumb pick! Built for speed - my type of banjo playing!
very cool story about Josh! Thanks for the lesson brotha - just started playing today
Thanks for this video. Very interesting, because it us quite different than usual Bluegrass licks. It will be a valuable inspiration source for me, since I'm often playing on songs in different styles. And as far as I know, slow banjo picking, sometimes more difficult than fast, by the way, is also often more melodious. Many thanks again.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment Alain!
EAST BOUND AND DOWN :D Thanks for all the lessons, you the MAN Dude!
Great Lesson! I was able to play backup the entire song w/ my band
Nice!
You should do "East Bound and Down." That's one of my favorites, but I can't seem to pick it out.
That is an awesome Idea, I would also love to play that on my banjo.
Than check this out: ua-cam.com/video/IKDEQwU6TJM/v-deo.html
Midland?
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Nicely done! I'm in WV and you played Country Roads beautifully.
My pawpaw past away last night in his sleep. This was his favorite song.
Thank for posting. I am new to banjo. This this first song I've now learnt using your great lesson 🙂
I better see him in fallout 76
Why ? Is there a banjo ingame?
@@inkognitopracholochos yes, there are several different instruments, and somehow your character knows them all
Finally A Fallout76 comment.
Um, that's not how Andy played it.
I don’t have a banjo. But I want one, and I’m watching some tutorials to see what’s up! Loved this.
Please make a tutorial for "the weight" by the band
YEAH BABY
Well done ! So glad I found the channel! Thinking of taking up the banjo. Always been a thing for me. I keep listening and watching... but may be time to get a banjo and start playing.
Go for it!
2:44 I just got chills🤩
The Pogues- The Irish Rover. I'd die for this lesson
Excellent demonstration
Cheers! :)
You did a Great job on Country Roads, I have Casey Henry's version From the Murphy Method witch is a great version also. Keep up the Great Work.Rich Freeze
it would really help if you could put the tab scrolling by in the video so we can play along with your hands as it goes!
You should make a physical version of your courses.
I would definitely buy them!
Hi - I like your playing - thank you for that :-) would you do a Video with Gentle on my mind ??
Take me home, Country roads....Take it Andy!
Looks like playing alone maybe just tap the top note a tad stronger to.create the guitars line. This is brilliant and within reach i can work on this thank you for it
Good call!
Are you Shane's (from walking dead) stunt double?
wow its crazy for some reason when the videos said lesson i thought he would show us how to play silly me this was a great lesson
Just learning and thanks for making it simple.
I dont know why Im here. But I approve.
Listen to it at 1.5x. Other than the artificial speedup hiccups, it's even better IMO.
this is a really ez and fun song to play on banjo
Superb technique and easy to understand. Thank you.
Get well Josh!
Any tips on tuning can't get it to sound right in open g. Tried the tabs tuning and it's even worse
I'm having the same trouble. The verse sounds perfect when I play it, but the refrain sounds like a horror movie.
Yeah I've tried different tunings but can't get it right
You should make a video teaching Earl's breakdown, there aren't that many tutorials of it online at all
Not my favorite lesson video since it doesn’t explain the tabs in the video but overall a good experience
PLEASE make a tab for Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd...
musik country banjo asyik dan mantap, saya sangat menyukainya.
*SEGURA ESSA VISÃO PMM*
Outstanding Music
thank you were played that at my mom's funeral she was born in wv and we buried her there
Can you post the chords please on the tabs it's hard for me to follow since I'm a beginner.
tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/j/john_denver/country_roads_ver2_crd.htm
Here you go, this uses the same chords as he uses in the tab except for the chorus when he plays the original banjo part
@@voxes4589 these are guitar chords
@@YoungDeathWish In standardized western music, all chords are the same regardless of the instrument. piano, banjo, guitar, sax, you name it
@@extramedium1363 that doesn't make sense as there are a vastly different amount of notes for each instrument. How can a six string guitar translate to a five string banjo. And a saxaphone has 20 or so basic sounds. That isn't logical
@@extramedium1363 nevermind I'm thinking of tablature
700,000 of these views was me trying to wrap my head around this hahaha
Just picked up the banjo and eager to be as wicked with it as you are, would love a tips, tricks type of video!
Cody Colarusso jim panky has some really good beginner guides on youtube
hello! i am supposed to play ain't no mountain high on my 5 string banjo, do you know how it is tuned on a banjo? xx
You should do a tutorial on Its a Great Day to Be Alive by Travis Tritt
Hi There, can I ask you, is that a banjo pick-up you have below your right hand? I use an instrument mic and find that it is hard to control feed-back. If it is a pick-up, where can I get one. I’m in the UK by the way! Great website, great lessons, thanks!
Beautiful song
Thanks for this superb lesson !
Glad you liked it!
im 48 years old , and will begin learning banjo :)
You’ve put your capo on the 2nd fret (a warning would be good) but you clearly have tuned your 5th string up two positions as well. Tell us please and we would have to do this until the capo reaches the 6th fret. Can the high string take that stress?
I notice the capo on the main four strings but how do you get the fifth in tune if there is nothing on there?
Better than Fallout 76 :)
Is banjo close or far from guitar ? As an experienced guitarist i want to start banjo, but i don't know if i will be lost or if it will flow naturally
If you can fingerpick on a guitar already then you'd be able to pick up banjo pretty quickly.
I love fingerpicking guitar, but I've been trying a long time to get used to the banjo claws but can't. As I gain experience and skill in banjo, will not using the claws affect me negatively? (Extra context just in case - I tend to prefer Celtic music over bluegrass but like both.)
Learning to use fingerpicks is hard. Also, you hold the banjo differently than guitar. You approach playing it differently. There are definitely aspects of the guitar that will help you but for me, it didn't come naturally like I expected it to.
i got my banjo few weeks ago, the fingerpicks were really strange for me but after it came really fast ,i already can play bluegrass around 160-170 bpm !
Check out BanjoHangout.org for all things five strings. Finger picks are crucial to playing in the bluegrass or "Scrugg's" style of playing. Old Time styles that stroke down on the strings; frailing or double thumb etc. use the back of the nails and need no help from metal. If you go the bluegrass way, choose picks that cost at least ten bucks. These can be formed by pliers and such to mold to your particular fingers. The cheap stuff cannot be worked with and make a lot of noise of their own. O yeah; slow down! Banjo styles do tend to be up tempo to the hyperspace range. Clear tone and accuracy will increase the tempo when needed. The BHO has forums for each of the main styles played. You have started the journey of playing America's own instrument. Proof; it really has only four and a half strings...
Very nice and educational job! Take me home!
love this song. you're so good . How about " Livin' On Love" by Alan Jackson
please do "humble and kind" it's my favorite song
I have a question...is it hard to play the banjo? I've been wanting to try but I dont want to buy it then find out it's hard. Thanks
Segura essa visão PMM!!!
That’s inspiring, really nice. Thanks for posting! Regards, Jimp
For some reason I can't get the notes right, or they don't sound the same as yours. I understand your's is electric, but that High-G sounds different. Is that being tuned to something different? Are any of the strings being tuned to something different other than what the capo is doing?
What’s your banjo model?? Is the capsule part of it or does ut come appart?
it would be awsome if you did There Will be Time, the new song that Mumford and Sons dropped in south africa, it sounds like it is fun to play, and its their latest song with banjo !! greetings from Mexico
Awesome video. My favorite instrument.
Hi HBD, I got your tab for this song, where can I find the backing track that you used?
Where are the tabs for country road and dueling banjo? I bought the beginners package and can't find them.
Big Country by Bela Fleck
Kudos Josh thank you for your service
Golden Circle: We gotta situation down here, some guy in a suit is singing...