Learn to Play Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 1

You've always wanted to learn the banjo, haven't you? Well, here's your chance. These lessons are perfect for the absolute beginner. In Lesson 1, we cover the essentials to get you started: choosing the right chair, tuning your banjo to G, and mastering your first right-hand patterns. We'll dive into the basic "pinch" rhythm and your very first alternating thumb roll. Lesson 2 is here:    • Learn to Play Bluegrass Banjo - Lesson 2   Playing a Recording King M5 Playlist:    • The Definitive Beginner Banjo Series (1 Mi...   THERE ARE NO TABS FOR THESE LESSONS [00:00] Introduction: Setting the stage and getting your banjo ready. [01:22] About 5-String Banjo: Understanding the instrument's history and the "regular" 5-string setup. [01:51] Three-Finger (Scruggs) Style: An overview of the style you'll be learning. [02:13] Essential Gear: Why you should use finger picks and a thumb pick. [03:18] Ergonomics: The importance of sitting in a straight-backed chair for proper technique. [03:41] Tuning Your Banjo: A guide to tuning your strings to the G tuning. [06:43] Right-Hand Positioning: How to hold the banjo and plant your fingers. [08:38] Pinch Pattern: Learning your first basic rhythm pattern (3-pinch, 4-pinch). [10:07] Alternating Thumb Roll: Mastering the 3-2-5-1 and 4-2-5-1 patterns. [11:44] Practice Exercise: Combining the pinch patterns and rolls for your weekly practice. Although I don’t use tab for these lessons I do have other tab downloads at http://www.sellfy.com/WildJimbo I also have a Patreon here:   / jimpankey   Banjo 1: https://amzn.to/3bOcvse Banjo 2: https://amzn.to/2YgHLMG Strings: https://amzn.to/34phGv2 Finger Picks: https://amzn.to/2OoKxKs A Thumb Pick: https://amzn.to/2LarEZI Tuner: https://amzn.to/35Gl2ds A Strap: https://amzn.to/2W5Ct3W #banjo #beginner #bluegrass #banjolesson