Banjo for Beginners - Play Duelling Banjos!

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  • You can learn to play Duelling Banjos even if you've never played banjo before! For more free videos go to jofflowson.com
    This lesson teaches you the walk up and down part that is the main part of the duel, and also explains all the other parts in the slow opening section. You can learn the rest of Duelling Banjos by visiting my website.
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  • @fredheyburn5803
    @fredheyburn5803 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Joff i have just got a banjo and have enjoyed your video and watch it every night I am 73 and all ways wanted to learn and have plcked up a lot from you many thanks will try and get a full video Fred

    • @clivejones3587
      @clivejones3587 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊

    • @Yourballix
      @Yourballix 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How did he get on old timer

  • @gcnubian
    @gcnubian 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    For some reason, this guy's videos just make the most sense to me... His version of Cripple Creek is till my "go to" when I pick up the instrument to warm up my rolls. MORE VIDEOS, PLEASE JOFF!

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Daniel Wright Thanks a lot for that, Daniel, really good to hear. If you have the nerve, why don't you make a video of your version of Cripple Creek and post it on youtube, I'd love to see it! Also check out my website for another two hours free videos. All the best!

  • @charlieponton123
    @charlieponton123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You do a great job explaining and love the split screen. Very helpful

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, I'm pleased to hear this is helping you play banjo.

  • @chicksgrowtoo
    @chicksgrowtoo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for putting a huge discount on your website so that even a farmer can afford it. 🥳 I realized you are the only instructor that shows every single step that we need to learn and goes over those steps again and again, playing with us, slowly, so we don’t need to stop the video & then restart it. God bless you. ❤ Teri, with her new Deering - in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, VA. 🥳🥳🥳

  • @chicksgrowtoo
    @chicksgrowtoo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is EXACTLY how I need to learn! I’m new to this, so I appreciate your patience and teaching skills… ❤❤❤

    • @Yourballix
      @Yourballix 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Did u learn it

  • @essexisbest
    @essexisbest 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Easiest to follow lessons on here by far. Thanks Joff!!

  • @markross8582
    @markross8582 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am really impressed with the way jofflowson teachers the banjo I learnt a lot from him I highly recommend him

  • @chicksgrowtoo
    @chicksgrowtoo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are the best instructor on TH-cam for the banjo. Next month I’m going to try and buy your classes next month because you go to such great lengths to help us learn. Thank you ❤❤❤

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, it's nice to be appreciated. I do put an extraordinary amount of care and attention into my teaching videos, I like to think it's the easiest way for a complete beginner to learn banjo :)

    • @chicksgrowtoo
      @chicksgrowtoo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JoffLowson I couldn’t wait, I already bought it. Thank you for the discount on your website. ❤❤❤

  • @daronhuffman3640
    @daronhuffman3640 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really enjoyed Dueling Banjos.I too feel like you're the first teacher to help me get started I learned Cripple Creek from you.I still feel like I'm slow but I can tell I'm making progress thanks again looking forward to more videos

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Daron Huffman Always nice to hear when someone is making progress playing the banjo keep up the good work!

  • @landyardarty1754
    @landyardarty1754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just found this video and I love it ,I just started to learn how to play. Thanks

  • @DucatiQueen
    @DucatiQueen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I just moved to Beverly Hills.
    My neighbors are so gonna hate me 😂

    • @TheSeeka
      @TheSeeka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who gave in first… you or them?! 😂

    • @DucatiQueen
      @DucatiQueen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSeeka me, lol.

  • @Willowpoppy111
    @Willowpoppy111 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brillant dude, just re strung my 5 sting & was well inspired by your video!!

  • @Bakayarokaizoku
    @Bakayarokaizoku 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really great job on this one! i actually get what u are saying! cheers!!

  • @sirdamianmental
    @sirdamianmental ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding I was given a beautiful banjo that my father never learned to play on the condition I learn BASIC db's by the spring with your patience and concise instructions I think I can nail this . Thank you for your time and efforts.

  • @bubbasouth69
    @bubbasouth69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve known how to play Dueling Banjos for years - on guitar!

  • @MrWillmeyerson
    @MrWillmeyerson 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well thats a start, thanks! I'll try an get the rest soon.

  • @chriscampbell2818
    @chriscampbell2818 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Joff. I've decided it's time to finally learn to play the banjo instead of just talking about it. Your videos and your website are going to be instrumental in that. Thanks for the awesome lessons!

    • @soggybiscotti8425
      @soggybiscotti8425 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The way you said "are going to be" doesn't fill me with confidence... did you ever end up picking up the banjo? Could have had 6 years experience by now...

  • @JonesphilipJones
    @JonesphilipJones 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very goog the best person iv seen showing me the ropes thank you

  • @LizzieJo83
    @LizzieJo83 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Joff, you are the best. I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Thank you very much for posting these for dummies like me to learn how to play these songs. The way you take your time and explain what you are doing plus you have the camera on the banjo (left and right hand) so we can see what you are actually doing. I have a request if you don't mind. I have been trying to learn a song that has been a favorite of mine for a long time, but I can't seem to find the tablature for the banjo anywhere for it. I have found videos for it, but the videos do not show you "step by step" how to do it. Would you please please do a video of this song? The song is Red River Valley. Thanks again for the videos, you are great!

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +LizzieJo83 Thanks for your kind words. I would like to make a tutorial for Red River Valley but it might take a while. You can get started by just picking out the melody, the same way you would sing it. Once you have that you can fill in the gaps with some extra notes and a few rolls. A lot of it will be the exact same techniques as the Cripple Creek Low Melody.

  • @ehmanbriault7158
    @ehmanbriault7158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good you take your time it helps

  • @MattCookOregon
    @MattCookOregon 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hes back!!

  • @MrVirgo54
    @MrVirgo54 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GO JOFF!

  • @stevenkeam7431
    @stevenkeam7431 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff

  • @darastuart2377
    @darastuart2377 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Sir

  • @zubertish
    @zubertish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just fantastic stuff here Sir! Thank you very much. I am a beginner (Bucket list-learn banjo at age 59!) Your tutorials are first cabin, so is my frustration. Luckily I am committed.

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used to get very frustrated when I was learning. Best thing is put the banjo down for five minutes and relax.

    • @zubertish
      @zubertish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great advice, thank you.

  • @z900kawa
    @z900kawa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi Joff i can't get any other of your duelling banjos tutorials

  • @sobrut1
    @sobrut1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    hahahaha, yeah could be marrted with childrens al bundy, too funny, love your videos, got a banjo on layby at the moment, want to learn to play a bit of basic, only because i just love the sound of the banjo, most awesome sound, my daughter and i are just starting to learn to play our fist musical instrument, the ukulele, told her that we are going to learn dueling ukuleles, she wasn,t that impressed with that idea, haven,t told her about banjo yet, or the fact that she needs to learn her part on the guitar, funny story because we were in our local pawn shop, my missus was paying a layby and i saw this banjo, lovely sound, i told my missus to put it on layby for me and she kept saying no, or you don,t need it, [a bit odd because she,s usually great and nothings a problem] i kept telling her to and the bloke on counter was laughing, in the end they both had to come clean and tell me that she had put it on layby for me the week before [going to be a surprise] as she knew that i really wanted one, toooo funny, cheers mate

  • @okagamisanta4505
    @okagamisanta4505 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    こんにちは
    最近バンジョーをはじめました!
    この動画をみて頑張ります!

  • @CHANNELBANJOJAZZNEWORLEANS
    @CHANNELBANJOJAZZNEWORLEANS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good tuto !!!!

  • @makwa
    @makwa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice banjo

  • @tacomadc
    @tacomadc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. I'm a guitarist/bass player, but have been thinking about getting a banjo for a long time. It's just Keith Richards tuning basically isn't it? Plus the drone string.

  • @paulwatson2961
    @paulwatson2961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish you had done the other bits as well Joff.

  • @leonolanofficial4581
    @leonolanofficial4581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The 5 string was invented for this song

  • @outbackrider100
    @outbackrider100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome

  • @BorisGrishenco
    @BorisGrishenco 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the lesson! It is really well done.

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      BorisGrishenco You're welcome! Let me know how you get on.

  • @douglasgower7417
    @douglasgower7417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi thank s I just got my first banjo have you got any further tips

  • @racl1954
    @racl1954 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Joff. What model is the Grafton Banjo that you have ? I like the wooden arm rest and what looks like a rosewood neck. Have been trying to find the UK maker. Can you help with that ?
    PS thanks for your time and the videos. Excellent way to teach.

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the Grafton Oberon 2, which they don't make any more. It's from andybanjo in Kent, England. The armrest was made by Phil Davidson who is a luthier in the Forest of Dean, England.

  • @jameshallfishing3377
    @jameshallfishing3377 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow great teaching

  • @walleye306
    @walleye306 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:10 “don’t play with me don’t you play with fire” haha adhd is a wonderfully odd thing

  • @albertfalack7488
    @albertfalack7488 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you tell us what string and fret please 🙏

  • @craigrethman6825
    @craigrethman6825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I find the next video for this please?

  • @tremble7429
    @tremble7429 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your banjo tuned to. I wanna learn this

  • @krupadrum
    @krupadrum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Joff, remember you from thr old Edale festivals. You won a banjo contest there?

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Edale - those were the days. I never won the banjo contest there but it's funny how people remember things differently. I've got a mate who swears blind he saw me playing on the main stage at Reading Rock festival and even though I've told him I wasn't there, he still believes it!

  • @MadManiacGamer
    @MadManiacGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your link isn’t working for me?

  • @philm9593
    @philm9593 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the hat!!

  • @silveradoman3632
    @silveradoman3632 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Make more videos like the cripple creek series

  • @sheep600fx
    @sheep600fx 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks very much for this cripple creek is excellent but this is my dream lol

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sheep600fx More parts to learn than Cripple Creek but overall no harder to play. Good luck and do post a video of your progress.

  • @stevenpetranyi2902
    @stevenpetranyi2902 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm pulling the banjo out for a couple of days ship

  • @jakeestrada1239
    @jakeestrada1239 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there second part?

  • @johnlevin8894
    @johnlevin8894 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello my name is John and I've just started to learn the banjo I'm 66 and really would love to be able to play but I've got fat stubby fingers and don't get the finger bit as there not long enough can you give me a tip to sort this out thanks 😎👍🇬🇧

  • @raymondpeden3188
    @raymondpeden3188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not enough tutorials though, I can't find the ones for the other three parts he mentioned anywhere on his page after I subscribed to it.

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can purchase the other 7 videos by visiting my website jofflowson.com

  • @larrycook6772
    @larrycook6772 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Joff , it would really be good to have Tab for the opening lick and Yankee Doodle lick I could work with after watching your lesson

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Larry Cook If you purchase the complete Duelling Banjos set from my website you get free tabs included.

    • @kipdaly7491
      @kipdaly7491 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      JoffLowson umm if you purchase it's free? that makes no sense

    • @duanedean3256
      @duanedean3256 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      How doesn't it make sense? I haven't bought nothing from him but others if you purchase a DVD or something you don't always get tab. So if you purchase the set, you get tab for free.

    • @MrSniper1960
      @MrSniper1960 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joff has the free lessons, to get you started, and get you familiar with his teaching style. Not all teaching styles fit everyone's learning style or ability. If Joff's teaching style is for you, you can go to his website, and join the Members Area, for more advanced lessons and techniques. No one, in a music store, or online, is going to teach you, for free. Joff's Members Area is VERY reasonable, and affordable.

  • @JohnDoe-gj4rr
    @JohnDoe-gj4rr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry maybe a dumb question but im a complete beginner . in which tune should the banjo be?

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Standar G tuning - g d g b d

  • @meeekstubbular
    @meeekstubbular 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing tuition with such a visual. Seems you're using three cams!

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm using three cams now, but this was shot with two only.

    • @meeekstubbular
      @meeekstubbular 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yet already very effective :)

  • @TheMerlinshawk
    @TheMerlinshawk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where the second video please ive subbed

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's available for sale on my website JoffLowson.com

  • @adamjustus1741
    @adamjustus1741 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    where are the other videos at for dueling banjos

    • @MrSniper1960
      @MrSniper1960 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those are in the Members Area of Joff's website. Not on TH-cam.

  • @swedishcrowbar4211
    @swedishcrowbar4211 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you play this on the four string banjo?

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The original version was played on a 4-string and a 5-string. I don't play 4 string myself.

  • @6brad9
    @6brad9 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love bango left hander🤔

  • @AcidTechnoMan5000
    @AcidTechnoMan5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where’s the fast part? Those are the easy parts

  • @ChezzShorts3644
    @ChezzShorts3644 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you play dualing on a 4 string?

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure, you can play it on any instrument you like. I don't teach four string tho.

  • @jakepenna4165
    @jakepenna4165 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    deliverance

  • @billmotley
    @billmotley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fyi: The rest of the lesson is behind a paywall off-site

  • @srm8866
    @srm8866 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:25 - with your fingers!??

  • @ultrakool
    @ultrakool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe foggy mountain breakdown or even cripple creek is more famous

  • @stevenpetranyi2902
    @stevenpetranyi2902 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uncle Barry Brian Wood active melody

  • @simplearttv619
    @simplearttv619 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plz teach the fast part

    • @MrSniper1960
      @MrSniper1960 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      The other lessons, and the fast part, are in the Members Area, on Joff's website. Not on TH-cam.

  • @stevenpetranyi2902
    @stevenpetranyi2902 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alright I've got that job f

  • @totalyrandomh2o
    @totalyrandomh2o 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see five strings on the body of the banjo.. and four on the neck.. what the hell?

    • @danksoulsguru5281
      @danksoulsguru5281 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude the 5 string banjo has a tuner on the 5th string at the 5th fret. They all do.

    • @claudeirby9095
      @claudeirby9095 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Lucas Riedel Sandkilde oh yeah! and what about the tonsilectomy on the trombones???

    • @MrSniper1960
      @MrSniper1960 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 5th string, is what is known as the drone string. You'll see the tuning key for it, about halfway down the neck, sticking up.

  • @DaveWard-xc7vd
    @DaveWard-xc7vd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds a lot harder than it is.

  • @ninjafire3583
    @ninjafire3583 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So im 15 and i play guitar and my dad said if i could learn dueling banjos on guitar he would get a banjo

  • @eccentricdetectorists9754
    @eccentricdetectorists9754 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my students watched this and became very upset. After viewing it do understand. For a beginner level this is very difficult. Let's pretend they don't know the parts of a banjo. Nor strings , chords , a pick , thumb roll. Or BASICALLY how to even hold much less tune a banjo. This is more of a lesson for a player of 8 months to a year. playing.

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, thanks for your comment. I'm sorry your student was upset. You have made me think that I could take another look how I grade my videos. In the meantime I'd welcome your advice on how you cover these important fundamentals with your students - maybe you've recorded a video explaining this?

    • @austinjones1125
      @austinjones1125 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would like to say something I cannot read sheet music I do not know any keys or barely anything about a banjo I just bought one yesterday messed with it for an hour or so watching this video and I have to say it was extremely simple and I can already do everything in the video and moving on to the next lesson THANKS JOFF

  • @cast390
    @cast390 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didnt know Al Bundy played so well

  • @stevenpetranyi2902
    @stevenpetranyi2902 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought the banjo off uncle Trevor 700 bucks Washburn

  • @aggregatejeff
    @aggregatejeff 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow I suck at this

  • @eyeamapocalypse5493
    @eyeamapocalypse5493 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You look like Al Bundy from married with children

    • @JoffLowson
      @JoffLowson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're not the first to say that!