Got to say it twice this is the BEST banjo video I've tried so far.I have learned so much and it will be the reason I keep going with this.If anyone else like me is trying to learn just learn along with this and you'll start getting it fast.
This has been very helpful.I come from a guitar fingerpicking background and still getting accustomed to not always using my thumb only on the bassier strings.Just to clarify are you never supposed to pick the same string including the thumb with the same finger twice? That idea has really confused me and just wanted clarification.Thank you for sharing great video!
No, there is instances where you'll use the same finger twice either on the same string or on a different strings. But as a general rule, you want to practice using multiple fingers on your picking hand to get a smooth sound. Once you're able to do that, you can definitely use the same finger multiple times in a row if you want to create a staccato sound. - Mike
I actually do use metal fingerpicks on my middle and index finger. You might not be able to see them in the video but I'm wearing them. Thanks for the kind words. - Mike
I'm wondering how would I know which roll to use on a song? Also it's hard for me to see it well cause the o my way I can watch is on my phone. I think your video are better than others. Do you have tabs for hymnal Will there be any stars? Thanks for taking your time for me. And how can I purchase tabs? Bye bye now. I'm a girl 😁
It depends on the song and the chords to determine which roll you should use. This lesson is just about improving your right hand coordination. Most times you'll switch rolls many times throughout a song rather than just playing one the whole time. No sorry, I don't have a tab for that song but I can add it to my list. You can check out all my tabs on my website www.mikeheddingmusic.com and look under the banjo tab section. Thanks. -Mike
Took me half an hour to realise the notes on the music staves were in fact the five banjo strings and not notes but which string to pluck.... should this not have been explained, i was just about to give up for the sake of a five second explanation... a bit easier now I know and hopefully others will as well...
Malc B Most banjo music is written in tablature just like this. Because of the intervals between the strings, it doesn’t work very well in standard notation. Here’s a video I did about reading and learning tab: th-cam.com/video/-Y6t8E_Pemo/w-d-xo.html glad you got it figured out. - Mike
Took me a few minutes to realise that the bottom string is the 5th only by comparing Mikes finger/thumb movements. Might have been easier if the diagram was vertical but got it now. Very good though.
@@rafaeldel4743 You could certainly try flipping the tab vertical if you think it would help you. I usually recommend pretending like you're reading a book and you read the tab left to right which is why it's horizontal. The tab is laid out similar to if you looked down at your banjo. The 5th string would be the first you'd see. So pretend you're looking "down" at your banjo while you're reading the tab. But you can try flipping a tab vertical and see if that helps you everyone processes images a little different in their mind. - Mike
64 different types of rolls? It takes a life time to get going up and down the neck with learning the chords, ah just lost my interest, this is the first time of heard of this, quite a bit too technical
You certainly don't have to learn any more rolls than you want to. This lesson specifically focuses on helping you build your right hand dexterity. Best of luck to you in your musical journey. - Mike
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Got to say it twice this is the BEST banjo video I've tried so far.I have learned so much and it will be the reason I keep going with this.If anyone else like me is trying to learn just learn along with this and you'll start getting it fast.
Couldn't agree more. Mike's videos are the best!!
Hey Mike...........has anyone ever told you "You're a good teacher" ? You definitely are
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. - Mike
I'm a bassist and I recently just got into banjo, and this is really helpful, thanks Mike. Keep up the great work
Nice! I used to own an upright but had to sell it when I moved. I always regret not holding on to that! - Mike
This has been very helpful.I come from a guitar fingerpicking background and still getting accustomed to not always using my thumb only on the bassier strings.Just to clarify are you never supposed to pick the same string including the thumb with the same finger twice? That idea has really confused me and just wanted clarification.Thank you for sharing great video!
No, there is instances where you'll use the same finger twice either on the same string or on a different strings. But as a general rule, you want to practice using multiple fingers on your picking hand to get a smooth sound. Once you're able to do that, you can definitely use the same finger multiple times in a row if you want to create a staccato sound. - Mike
@@MikeHeddingMusic Thank you!
I noticed you don't use finger picks index and middle. Just thumb pick. Superb videos for learning 5 string banjo.
I actually do use metal fingerpicks on my middle and index finger. You might not be able to see them in the video but I'm wearing them. Thanks for the kind words. - Mike
You noticed wrong. By the sound, he's obviously using bbn picks, you just can't see them very well. Use your ears, notbyour eyes! Peace, bro.
I'm wondering how would I know which roll to use on a song? Also it's hard for me to see it well cause the o my way I can watch is on my phone. I think your video are better than others. Do you have tabs for hymnal Will there be any stars? Thanks for taking your time for me. And how can I purchase tabs? Bye bye now. I'm a girl 😁
It depends on the song and the chords to determine which roll you should use. This lesson is just about improving your right hand coordination. Most times you'll switch rolls many times throughout a song rather than just playing one the whole time. No sorry, I don't have a tab for that song but I can add it to my list. You can check out all my tabs on my website www.mikeheddingmusic.com and look under the banjo tab section. Thanks. -Mike
Can this be done w out picks?
You can play these without picks but most bluegrass style banjo is played using picks. They help with speed and clarity.
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Took me half an hour to realise the notes on the music staves were in fact the five banjo strings and not notes but which string to pluck.... should this not have been explained, i was just about to give up for the sake of a five second explanation... a bit easier now I know and hopefully others will as well...
Malc B Most banjo music is written in tablature just like this. Because of the intervals between the strings, it doesn’t work very well in standard notation. Here’s a video I did about reading and learning tab: th-cam.com/video/-Y6t8E_Pemo/w-d-xo.html glad you got it figured out. - Mike
Took me a few minutes to realise that the bottom string is the 5th only by comparing Mikes finger/thumb movements. Might have been easier if the diagram was vertical but got it now. Very good though.
@@rafaeldel4743 You could certainly try flipping the tab vertical if you think it would help you. I usually recommend pretending like you're reading a book and you read the tab left to right which is why it's horizontal. The tab is laid out similar to if you looked down at your banjo. The 5th string would be the first you'd see. So pretend you're looking "down" at your banjo while you're reading the tab. But you can try flipping a tab vertical and see if that helps you everyone processes images a little different in their mind. - Mike
64 different types of rolls? It takes a life time to get going up and down the neck with learning the chords, ah just lost my interest, this is the first time of heard of this, quite a bit too technical
You certainly don't have to learn any more rolls than you want to. This lesson specifically focuses on helping you build your right hand dexterity.
Best of luck to you in your musical journey. - Mike