I'm a cellist trying to teach myself banjo and force my trumpet player husband to learn along with me. This is perfect for him since he's active duty and already knows all the bugle calls. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I got my first banjo on christmas after wanting one for years,never played a instrument in my life, before buying one ive watched quite a few videos but none of them really seemed to be as well explained as yours have. Im by no means good but you are a great instructor, with no musical background besides singing, I can play a few songs all thanks to you Jim keep the videos coming
How’s it going, are you still playing? I just started playing 2 months back and it’s a blast. Can’t wait to get good enough to jam out to these old songs!
I wanted to give a public shout out of thanks, Jim. I'm an old dog, yeah literally, not usually on the lookout for new tricks. But, your recommendation for Ernie Ball type finger picks got me curious. I've never even thought about those pointy little alternatives. You mentioned you were stuck using them once. They felt awkward at first, but after you swore at them a while until you got used to them you swear by them today. OK, based on your anecdote, I tried them myself. I've been playing with Dunlops for more than 50 years now, but I will not go back. Took a little getting used to, as you mentioned, but those Ernie Balls have really felt great. Makes my fingers bounce off the strings, they're so light. Fingers aren't quite as limber as before, but playing at speed is much easier now. Thanks, Jim. Just wanted to let you know. Larry Hawthorne
Amazing as always! I learn so much from your videos,compared to a book I bought,because with the videos,I can hear what the tune is supposed to sound like! :) Hugs from the only québec canada banjo player I bet!
Thank you MrPanky I really appreciate you! Oh I also would like to say to you I know you would like to see and hear. I finished my home made banjo about month ago and it turned out so so good that I don't really know how describe it in all of its characteristic that would give it ample credit in how it really is . I love it so much that I can't keep my hands off of it and the desire to play it is passion . My very very expensive Stellar stays on the stand and rarely do I pick it up . We've talked several times however you may not remember as it was some while back and brief in all of our conversation. Thank you Jim for all you do for us ! Have a great day Mr Panky we talk soon ....
When Jim says if you've done the foggy mountain brake down video that's great....especialllly the expansion packs! Back to them I go 😂😂 feel like a naughty kid at school 😂😂
Hi Jim----me again. I was watching some of the older videos on your channel and saw one of my favorite instrumentals in there--Lone Mountain Band playing Groundspeed. That might be a fun one to do a lesson on too. ;)
Hey Mr Panky .i haven't forgot about you and my homemade banjo video., really busy! I watch this video every day and try not to lead myself into other rolls or cords until I get the others behind me previous . Im on up there now through the vamp and hitting that 17 fret down from the 5 is hard for me and I paractice it so much and I've gotten bored with it , I'm no longer interested with it , I'm frustrated with it, and just the other night was debating myself whether to use a butchers knife, or a 357 Magnum to just kill that part out all the while premeditating the murder of out
@@JimPankey . Hot dog, hot dog, that is so cool. I can hear it ring on the 12,7 and 5 th. Not good right now. But I got it. I will keep working on it for the true ring like yours. Man your good.
Hi Jim just learning to play the banjo thank you for your great work sharing your skills on the banjo my fingers are big any tips how to get my cords right thanks joe
Jim Pankey hi I only have a small window of practice time about 20 minutes a day if I am lucky but today I got my c cord even with my fat fingers it is just as you say practice 👍👍
Well thank you for replying back so soon..that's aight ret there ! That really never happens from others rare! I came in and saw it on my notifications and ummm was taken aback a bit and paused and smiled was like aight yeah man ! Hahahahuhuh Sure absolutely I'll shoot a video up on you tube .and I'll address it wth your name and all It's really good banjo! It's very um, well improvised . ! Haha I wouldn't have it any other way ! Yes sir , it's nice to see you and talk to you again ,am honored, and look forward to the pleasantries in conversation ! A side note : perhaps one day we can jest pull up a chair to the kitchen table ,have big tall glass of iced sweet tea , and just hammer something out in conversation ... Hahahaha yes sir you put a great ending to my day . And right on about the dangerous waters when you come down 12 frets to hit spot on .., hahahahuhuh . It's hard for me to that .. So I make backup plans with many life preservers Just in case , and often they get used .... Haha Thanks for all you do Mr Panky
Hey Jim, what brand of bibbed coveralls do you wear, where is the best outlet to purchase them from, and do they really assist you (or anyone) in learning the 5-string banjo.?
I stumbled on your videos this morning and have spent a few hours now going through all the beginner banjo series. You've got my bluegrass juices flowing! For too many years I've threatened to buy a banjo and learn how to play. At one time you recommended the RK-35R, but I notice you also play the M-5 quite a bit. Do you still endorse/recommend the RK-35R as money well spent without wanting to "buy another banjo later"?
I'm still playing both banjos. I'm just usually lazy and grab whatever happens to be the first thing on the "pile" when I'm teaching or making videos. My RK35 gets a good bit of use locally with a couple different bands since I can plug in with it. :)
@@TJRohyans The group I use it with is pretty loud, so having a pickup is pretty much the only option. RK installed the LR Baggs pickup for me a couple of years ago.
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I'm a cellist trying to teach myself banjo and force my trumpet player husband to learn along with me. This is perfect for him since he's active duty and already knows all the bugle calls. Thank you so much for sharing this!
You can do it! Check out my community page here on TH-cam and you can find another cellist that’s learning banjo too!
Great video! Thanks Jim!
Btw...was looking at your merchandise. Hows come you ain't got a handkerchief? You know...a Pankey Hanky? 😉
I got my first banjo on christmas after wanting one for years,never played a instrument in my life, before buying one ive watched quite a few videos but none of them really seemed to be as well explained as yours have. Im by no means good but you are a great instructor, with no musical background besides singing, I can play a few songs all thanks to you Jim keep the videos coming
How’s it going, are you still playing? I just started playing 2 months back and it’s a blast. Can’t wait to get good enough to jam out to these old songs!
Playing bugle on the banjo is fairly straightforward but playing banjo on the bugle is exhausting.
I wanted to give a public shout out of thanks, Jim. I'm an old dog, yeah literally, not usually on the lookout for new tricks. But, your recommendation for Ernie Ball type finger picks got me curious. I've never even thought about those pointy little alternatives. You mentioned you were stuck using them once. They felt awkward at first, but after you swore at them a while until you got used to them you swear by them today. OK, based on your anecdote, I tried them myself. I've been playing with Dunlops for more than 50 years now, but I will not go back. Took a little getting used to, as you mentioned, but those Ernie Balls have really felt great. Makes my fingers bounce off the strings, they're so light. Fingers aren't quite as limber as before, but playing at speed is much easier now. Thanks, Jim. Just wanted to let you know.
Larry Hawthorne
Glad I could offer a helpful suggestion! :)
Thank you so much for teaching this one, Jim.
hey jim i goona be serios whit you ...
you are amazin u really teach me with your video how to plat bugle call rag i am so happy thanks master
Glad I could help 😊
Amazing as always! I learn so much from your videos,compared to a book I bought,because with the videos,I can hear what the tune is supposed to sound like! :) Hugs from the only québec canada banjo player I bet!
Thank you MrPanky I really appreciate you!
Oh I also would like to say to you I know you would like to see and hear. I finished my home made banjo about month ago and it turned out so so good that I don't really know how describe it in all of its characteristic that would give it ample credit in how it really is . I love it so much that I can't keep my hands off of it and the desire to play it is passion . My very very expensive Stellar stays on the stand and rarely do I pick it up . We've talked several times however you may not remember as it was some while back and brief in all of our conversation.
Thank you Jim for all you do for us ! Have a great day Mr Panky we talk soon ....
You’ll have to share a video of the banjo you built! Would love to see it.
what an inspiration to the world! Love listening to your style and picking, please keep em coming!!
Jim you're the coolest feller in the world and this is a great lesson. Thanks for sharing!
You sir are a credit to us. Please keep up the great videos
This one will be a "keep working on" tune for the next few years..🙂
You can do it!
Great teaching…much appreciated 👏👍🇨🇦
Thanks ☺️
When Jim says if you've done the foggy mountain brake down video that's great....especialllly the expansion packs! Back to them I go 😂😂 feel like a naughty kid at school 😂😂
Just trying help you along! 😆
Hi Jim----me again. I was watching some of the older videos on your channel and saw one of my favorite instrumentals in there--Lone Mountain Band playing Groundspeed. That might be a fun one to do a lesson on too. ;)
Hey Mr Panky .i haven't forgot about you and my homemade banjo video., really busy! I watch this video every day and try not to lead myself into
other rolls or cords until I get the others behind me previous . Im on up there now through the vamp and hitting that 17 fret down from the 5 is hard for me and I paractice it so much and I've gotten bored with it , I'm no longer interested with it , I'm frustrated with it, and just the other night was debating myself whether to use a butchers knife, or a 357 Magnum to just kill that part out all the while premeditating the murder
of out
Was looking at bugle call rag just love it trying to learn it😊
You can do it!
I had an album by The The that was called Hanky Panky!
LOL I never thought you’d have merch. Good for you.
Well... it ain't much, but had enough folks asking....
Thanks Mr. Jim, I will work on the chimes😊
Hope it helps!
@@JimPankey . Hot dog, hot dog, that is so cool. I can hear it ring on the 12,7 and 5 th. Not good right now. But I got it. I will keep working on it for the true ring like yours. Man your good.
Hi Jim just learning to play the banjo thank you for your great work sharing your skills on the banjo my fingers are big any tips how to get my cords right thanks joe
Just keep practicing. You’ll get it.
Thanks for the feedback be sure I will put the time in 👍👍
Jim Pankey hi I only have a small window of practice time about 20 minutes a day if I am lucky but today I got my c cord even with my fat fingers it is just as you say practice 👍👍
@@joelowe1931 great!!
Hey Jim. Great video again. You’ve got to do a video on Dear Old Dixie! Thanks
I probably should do that one. It's not one that I play often enough though... I'll ponder on it. :)
Jim. Your videos hurt my neck.
Great job every bit helps thanks
Nice one Jim
Thanks 😊
Well thank you for replying back so soon..that's aight ret there ! That really never happens from others rare!
I came in and saw it on my notifications and ummm was taken aback a bit and paused and smiled was like aight yeah man ! Hahahahuhuh
Sure absolutely I'll shoot a video up on you tube .and I'll address it wth your name and all
It's really good banjo! It's very um, well improvised . ! Haha I wouldn't have it any other way !
Yes sir , it's nice to see you and talk to you again ,am honored, and look forward to the pleasantries in conversation !
A side note : perhaps one day we can jest pull up a chair to the kitchen table ,have big tall glass of iced sweet tea , and just hammer something out in conversation ... Hahahaha yes sir you put a great ending to my day . And right on about the dangerous waters when you come down 12 frets to hit spot on .., hahahahuhuh . It's hard for me to that .. So I make backup plans with many life preservers Just in case , and often they get used .... Haha
Thanks for all you do Mr Panky
Hey Jim, what brand of bibbed coveralls do you wear, where is the best outlet to purchase them from, and do they really assist you (or anyone) in learning the 5-string banjo.?
I usually wear Pointers. I order them from LC King in Bristol TN. They’ll make everything you do better. 😉
Thanks again Jim
Thanks for letting me help!
Great video man👍 very informative. What is that tuner mechanism you have up on your headstock?
Cheat-a-keys! :)
Thx. I’ll have to check those out.
Wow, fantastic
Thanks 😁
Thank you Jim!!I hope you have a look at a video of me .. Thanks for the support. in switzerland almost nobody plays banjo😊
Milvus 87 of course one of the world's greatest 5-stringers is Swiss - Jens Kruger.
Milvus 87 ...and I subbed. Looking forward to more Swiss banjo vids!
Mark McCluney , you're right! I saw him live, it's really great playing banjo, thanks Mark !!!
Two for one here! Dueling' banjos also 😉
Pretty much 😁
I stumbled on your videos this morning and have spent a few hours now going through all the beginner banjo series. You've got my bluegrass juices flowing! For too many years I've threatened to buy a banjo and learn how to play. At one time you recommended the RK-35R, but I notice you also play the M-5 quite a bit. Do you still endorse/recommend the RK-35R as money well spent without wanting to "buy another banjo later"?
I'm still playing both banjos. I'm just usually lazy and grab whatever happens to be the first thing on the "pile" when I'm teaching or making videos. My RK35 gets a good bit of use locally with a couple different bands since I can plug in with it. :)
@@JimPankey - Plug in? As in electro-acoustic? Is that even necessary with a resonator on it? It doesn't come that way, does it?
@@TJRohyans The group I use it with is pretty loud, so having a pickup is pretty much the only option. RK installed the LR Baggs pickup for me a couple of years ago.