Though Banjo Ben is an accomplished guitarist, his passion lies in teaching. Today he provides lessons in guitar, mandolin and banjo to students around the world. Minstrel shows and their associated musical genres established the banjo as part of white American culture, yet preserved many Black folk tunes and an authentic Black playing style through […]
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If you are new to bluegrass music or looking to begin, chances are that you have come across Banjo Ben Clark’s hilarious yet informative videos on YouTube. While his comical appearance might make for entertaining viewing, his serious teaching approach takes pride in helping beginners become bluegrass musicians. Now you can shop together at his
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This example has been selected automatically and may contain sensitive material. The five-string banjo is an innovative musical instrument with roots in African balafon (a wooden xylophone that uses gourds for resonance). To sound like a native speaker, you must be willing to practice repeating a phrase over and over until it sounds natural in
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Chris takes great care and pride in fully rebuilding a banjo so that all its components work in concert for optimal performance. Although this requires more time than a quick string/head setup, his high quality craftsmanship more than makes up for this additional step! Refitting of the Flange Tube to the Tone Ring and Repair
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A banjo consists of a pot that houses its strings and tone ring assembly, along with an end cap made from either wood or metal to protect them during playing. Modern banjos typically use metal caps, while earlier models had wooden ones. Knowledge of at least three Major chord shapes on the banjo neck is
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Don Meredith stars as Banjo Hackett, an unorthodox horse trader scouring the West with his orphaned nephew in search of Dido’s Lament – an Arabian mare left by Banjo’s late mother before she passed. Tip Conaker, an eccentric railroad mogul, and Sam Ivory (Chuck Connors), an ambitious bounty hunter are on their heels, with Hackett
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Tone rings play an integral role in shaping the overall sound of your banjo and changing them can dramatically alter its tone. Tone rings have an impactful sound due to their shape, rigidity, and weight; some designs have been around for some time while others may be newer designs. Flat Top Banjo tone rings are
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Once a string is close to its correct pitch, it is crucial that its length remains constant by applying small amounts of pressure with your thumb against the tuning peg. Over time you will gain experience and know exactly how much force is necessary. Joff demonstrates how to tune a banjo by ear, emphasizing the
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Banjo and Kazooie had just defeated Gruntilda, reclaimed Spiral Mountain, and decided to rest. But Kazooie wasn’t content to just sit; she continued nagging him with reminders to practice their moves. Banjo and Kazooie prevail against Gruntilda and rescue Tooty from her fiery pit of magma; but, upon winning the game and freeing Tooty from
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A weld-on steel banjo eye specifically designed for use on dump tailgates. This eye fits a 3/8″ chain and comes either low carbon stamped steel or stainless steel construction for optimal use. Banjo has always been an avid dreamer, but his most ambitious idea ever saw him and Ro purchasing one-way tickets to the Isle
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