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Banjo For Beginners

Banjo For Beginners - Lessons and Guides The ultimate guide to banjo for beginners. Hello! Welcome to Banjo for beginners. This website is dedicated to learning how to play banjo. We have lots of articles on the learning process, and are constantly updating the site with more articles. My name is Paul, and I am the resident banjo player. Lets start by saying the banjo is a very appealing instrument. It has a unique upbeat sound that compliments any setting. The banjo is rooted in American and African culture, and it is a truly fun instrument to play. And, unlike the guitar, not everyone plays the banjo. You can actually bring something different to jam sessions. Back when I wanted to learn a musical instrument, I looked at my options. Both my brother and mother play guitar. I wanted an instrument I could make my own, and would enjoy spending time on. So, I was naturally drawn to the beautiful and inspiring banjo. Whatever your reason, the banjo is a solid instrument and is sure to bring you happiness.Not everyone was born with banjo playing in their family (myself included) so it is useful to go over the anatomy of a banjo. Also, that way when someone asks you if your head is tuned you know not to be insulted. Link to anatomy. Also, check out this article on the 5th string, a major oddity in stringed instruments. Its one of the many unique aspects of the banjo. Link to 5th string. Open G tuning is standard on a banjo, and need a little explanation. For those of you who use standard guitar tuning, open G tuning will be a lot different. In a good way. link to tuning. But enough with the physical element. On to actually learning the banjo.

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