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How to Warm-Up to Practice Banjo banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo learning banjo

When sitting down for a banjo practice session, a warm-up is a great idea.

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How Often Should I Practice Banjo to Improve? banjo tips learning banjo skills

One of the most common questions we get asked is, “How often should I practice to improve my playing...

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The 25 Essential Jam Songs To Know on Banjo banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo learning banjo

We asked our Banjo Mountain community what songs come up the most in jam sessions. In addition, we a...

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How Often Should You Change Your Banjo Strings? banjo tips learning banjo skills

 Tips for keeping your banjo sounding its best—no matter how often you play. 

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When to Use Drop Thumb in Clawhammer Banjo (Beginner’s Guide) banjo tips clawhammer banjo learning banjo

One of the most common questions banjo players ask as they dig deeper into clawhammer style is: “Whe...

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How to Play Clawhammer Banjo with Others banjo tips clawhammer banjo

One of the most exciting moments as a banjo player is when you start thinking about playing music wi...

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How to Play Banjo in Different Keys Using a Capo banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo

A capo is an incredibly useful tool for banjo players who want to easily change the key of a song wi...

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How to Improve Dexterity in Your Banjo Playing banjo tips

Improving your dexterity on the banjo, particularly with fretting, is an essential skill for any ban...

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Should I Use Nickel or Steel Banjo Picks? banjo gear banjo tips

 

This is a question from one of our members, and the short answer is you should try both. Let's di...

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Deering Eagle II Banjo - A Versatile Beauty banjo life banjo makers

Deering has posted a great YouTube video discussing the Eagle II banjo with the infamous Jens Kruger...

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Gifts for Banjo Players banjo life learning banjo

We banjo players are a unique group!

Often considered the most intelligent and sophisticated people...

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Tranjo: The Travel Banjo banjo makers

I love traveling with my banjo. Playing banjo in other parts of the country or world is one of my fa...

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