Learn to Play Whoa Mule Whoa - Bluegrass Banjo

I've wanted to do this one for a while, but just never got around to it. As with everything, take your time! Figure out little bits at a time. You can do it!
I'm playing an RK-R35

[@KevinMasters92]

I spent about a half an hour, 40 minutes last night getting the basic idea down and will happily spend the whole summer playing with those tricks. So much fun. Thank you!

[@eliblock1362]

Coolest guy on TH-cam

[@HandleThatIsNotTaken]

“I’m banjo, WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOA!”

[@johnboyette4710]

RAYMOND FAIRCHILD DID THAT FOR YEARS. YOU DO JUST AS GOOD. YOU JUST NEED A COWBOY HAT

[@michaelangelo9024]

It'll put a smile on your face more than any banjo tune. Raymond Fairchilds most requested tune.

[@jimmitchell8768]

Best, funnest and funniest banjo video ever. Thank you, Jim

[@EliBoldman]

Thanks for coming back Jim! I've been checking back everyday for a new video! So exited, I'm getting an original Gold Star Wreath from the 70's, tomorrow! Your videos have helped me along so much!

[@Fatman0815]

Playing the banjo just became a hoot!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@eddiemoore8468]

I just watched your video of this. I’ve heard different people do this number ever since I was a kid. Raymond Fairchild did an excellent version of it. From what I could see in your teaching, I get an excellent beginning and can experiment with it and come up with my own ideas. Your videos are great for learning from. Thanks again. Lee them coming.

[@mohergenrader2113]

Andy Griffith always did this.

[@jackietalbott5822]

Had a banjo for years and watching you has made it possible for a 70 year old to finally play banjo all my cds banjo books tablature were just confusing to me thank you for what your doing and making it fun

[@Genetherapy3232]

When he did “a whole bunch of slides” I hollered out YES!!! Paused and came here to say that! LOL

[@only-vans]

Got my banjo as my 32nd wedding anniversary gift 2 days ago.

[@ScarCrw-bf5mk]

Practicing after school. This songs amazing

[@Eric_000]

I started playing the banjo around middle of September and man I’ve hard the hardest time figuring out the timing on the goofy stuff and when to do it. But FINALLY I got it. It’s awesome when things suddenly click while playing and then you don’t forget it. Thank you for making these videos!

[@my7578]

Jim, you’re a great banjo teacher!!! Thanks for the great videos!!!

[@michaelangelo9024]

I've heard my dad play this song for 40+years and he has never played it the exact way twice I'd have to say. It's a tune for imagination and creativity.

[@macaroni4]

I really love the end of the videos when you pic the song at your pace. Thanks for teaching me how to play banjo, or I should say learning how to play banjo!

[@astro781]

So glad you did a video for Whoa Mule. Thank you Jim. I started with the 10 part beginning bluegrass banjo youtube lesson videos and now I am working on individual song lessons you upload. You provide the best beginning banjo instruction I have found online. I now have about 8 songs under my belt and I am indeed starting to recognize licks and progressions I have learned in songs I don't know yet--very exciting and inspiring. The way the lessons build on eachother in brilliant too, from the 10 part one to the You Are my Sunshine to Jed C, Shuckin the Corn for example. I wish I could take real lessons from you. Thank you for helping to make my banjo-playing-fantasy a reality. Your videos even helped me decide on an RK35 and I couldn't be happier with it. Banjo has given me a new enthusiasm for music and you played a role in that. Wishing you the very best, sir.

[@Eberdeberdee]

I just love this Jim, it made me laugh so much!