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The Dead South: Chains & Stakes favorite albums

THE BAND

The Dead South is an intriguing band, rooted in bluegrass while simultaneously pushing its...

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Banjo Mutes Explained: 3 Easy Ways to Quiet Your Banjo

If you’ve ever wanted to practice your banjo late at night — or you share a house with someone who d...

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Deering: The Great American Banjo Company banjo gear banjo makers

From their affordable Goodtime Banjo, which offers incredible craftsmanship and value (this is our F...

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Favorite Album: EVER RETURNING by Clinton Davis favorite albums

We've been listening to Clinton Davis' album Ever Returning, and if you're looking for inspiration, ...

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How to Increase Banjo Picking Speed: The Right Way to Practice banjo tips bluegrass banjo clawhammer banjo learning banjo skills

One of the most common goals for banjo players is to increase their picking speed. But how do we lea...

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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. 

As a quick sidenote:,...

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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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